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Jackson Heights resident Jose Lequerica has been charged with murder in connection with the beating death of his wife, Asli Ak, a real estate broker who had dreams of owning her own agency, according to her brother.

Jackson Heights man held without bail for allegedly beating his wife to death in 2024: DA

By Bill Parry

A 23-year-old woman was injured after she tripped and fell from the platform and was struck by a 7 train entering the Roosevelt Ave-Jackson Heights transit hub during the July 21 evening rush.

Woman injured after tripping and falling in front of an oncoming 7 train in Jackson Heights: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Cops are still looking for these suspects for allegedly beating and robbing a woman during a mugging in Jackson Heights more than a month ago.

Couple mugs woman in Jackson Heights, remains at large more than a month after attack: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Elderly woman injured during mugging in East Elmhurst: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Attendees at the rally in support of Operation Restore Roosevelt on Sunday. Photo: Let's Improve Roosevelt Ave.

Community rallies at Jackson Heights’ 90th Street Triangle, urging continued police efforts on Roosevelt Avenue

By Shane O’Brien

Jackson Heights woman once again charged with animal cruelty after dozens of cats and dogs were rescued from her home: DA

By Bill Parry

Serial shoplifter arrested for jewel heists at half a dozen shops across Queens: DA

By Bill Parry

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: vehicle thefts increase, grand larcenies on the decline in April 2024

By Ethan Marshall

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Illegal smoke shop in Jackson Heights reopens days after being shut down by NYC Sheriff’s office

By Ethan Marshall

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: grand larcenies down across borough, rapes halved in the north, robberies decrease in the south

By Ethan Marshall

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Woodside man busted for robbery at Jackson Heights restaurant with two others, who remain at large: NYPD

Three men sought in armed heist at a Jackson Heights cell phone store: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Four men sought in violent robbery that began in Jackson Heights, culminated in Jamaica: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: rapes and felony assaults continue to rise, burglaries decrease slightly

By Ethan Marshall

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: rapes rising across the borough, grand larceny decreasing in northern Queens

By Ethan Marshall

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: felony assaults continue to increase across borough, vehicle thefts declining

By Ethan Marshall

Woman assaulted near Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights on Saturday night: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: felony assaults across the borough on the rise, burglaries down slightly in northern Queens

By Ethan Marshall

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Crunching the Queens crime stats: rapes and burglaries trending down, robberies remain up

By Ethan Marshall

Jackson Heights Post

Off-duty NYPD school safety agent busted for allegedly groping 7 train rider in Jackson Heights: NYPD

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: Major crimes increased slightly in first month of new year compared to 2023

By Ethan Marshall

Jackson Heights Post

Two men assaulted, robbed by three strangers hours apart in Jackson Heights: NYPD

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Jackson Heights man gets 20 years for sexually assaulting child relative: DA

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: robberies and felony assaults on the rise

By Ethan Marshall

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