Roosevelt Avenue Archives – QNS

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Drug trafficking operation along Roosevelt Avenue corridor in Jackson Heights dismantled: DA

By Bill Parry

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Permits filed for mixed-use building with eight residences in Corona

By Ethan Marshall

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Permits filed for mixed-use building with nine residences in Woodside

By Ethan Marshall

The Q32 bus stop at the intersection of 58th Street and Roosevelt Avenue was scheduled to be removed as part of the Queens Bus Network Redesign. Photo: Google Street View.

Raga announces Q32 bus stop on Roosevelt Avenue will no longer be removed following community pushback

By Shane O’Brien

Erycka Montoya, a self-described straphanger, has made improved public transport one of her priorities in the campaign for Council District 21.

Politics

District 21 candidate Erycka Montoya leads progressive push in race to replace Francisco Moya

By Shane O’Brien

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Electrical fire forces evacuation at Flushing’s New World Mall Saturday: FDNY

By Lloyd Mitchell and QNS News Team

Sandro Navarro stands at the intersection of 84th Street and 37th Avenue at the border of Council District 21.

Politics

City Council candidate Sandro Navarro outlines priorities for District 21 seat

By Shane O’Brien

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Man wanted for allegedly groping a woman outside Roosevelt Avenue subway station: NYPD

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7 train passenger slashed in stomach after refusing to hand over cash in Elmhurst: NYPD

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Duo sought for allegedly attacking a 7 train rider at Corona Plaza: NYPD

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Politics

Mayor Adams shares 90-day progress of Operation Restore Roosevelt

By Shane O’Brien

Hiram Monserrate (center) and Mauricio Zamora (left) at a press conference calling for Tom Homan to take action on Roosevelt Avenue. Photo: Hiram Monserrate.

News

Corona advocates seek federal intervention for Roosevelt Avenue crime surge

By Shane O’Brien

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A $1 million effort: Gov. Hochul and Queens officials work to curb crime and boost safety on Roosevelt Avenue

Michael Sullivan, chief of staff to Steve Cohen, delivers a Metropolitan Park presentation to CB 3 on Thursday night. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Queens CB 3 approves zoning changes for $8 billion Metropolitan Park development amid heated debate

By Shane O’Brien

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Jackson Heights woman charged with forcing transgender victim into prostitution on Roosevelt Avenue: DA

Officials and advocates meet in Jackson Heights to address human trafficking solutions

Queens leaders launch bold seven-point plan to tackle crime and revitalize Roosevelt Avenue

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13-year-old girl killed, another critically injured in latest NYC subway surfing tragedy on 7 train: NYPD

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

NYPD commissioner talks Roosevelt Avenue prostitution crackdown

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A new deal for Roosevelt Avenue: What the NYPD is doing to stop prostitution on Queens strip

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Council Member Krishnan co-sponsors two bills aiming to address human trafficking and prostitution

From left to right: Rosa Sanchez, Hiram Monserrate, Ramon Ramirez and Marty Dolan at Friday's protest. Photo: Shane O'Brien

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Community members and activists rally to demand closure of alleged brothel in Corona

By Shane O’Brien

Community leaders, business owners call for action against lawlessness on Roosevelt Avenue

Police investigate Queens police shooting scene

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Queens police shoot and kill knife-wielding man after he fought with woman: cops

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Ronnie Eldridge, longtime LGBTQ ally, NY civic leader, and TV host, dies at 95

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