NYC Mayor to Hoist Nepali Flag in Recognition of Nepali Community

In a special event scheduled for September 20th, Mayor Adams will proudly hoist the Nepali flag in Bowling Green Park.

"Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Way" to be Unveiled in Queens, NYC on Monday

Co-naming ceremony celebrates the life and legacy of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, the first human to conquer Mount Everest.

NYC Street in Queens to be Co-named After Tenzing Norgay Sherpa

The co-naming ceremony will mark the 70th anniversary of Norgay's historic ascent of Mt. Everest with Edmund Hillary of New Zealand in 1953.

After Arson Kills 3 Relatives, Queens Family Holds Onto A Miracle

A horrific arson devastated a Queens family, killing three relatives, and left just one survivor: a baby boy. This is their story.

$2.8M Elmhurst Park Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Opens Next Week

The memorial honors the 371 Queens service members who died or went missing during the Vietnam War.

Local Legend: Jessica Ramos On The Jackson Heights Experiment

State Sen. Jessica Ramos calls Jackson Heights a "real experiment of the human condition," and she wouldn't have it any other way.

East Elmhurst Homeless Shelter Needs More Security, Neighbors Say

Some East Elmhurst residents say a fatal stabbing outside the Landing Family Shelter on Tuesday proves the need for more security there.

Activists Take Fight Against Elmhurst Target To NY Supreme Court

A coalition led by grassroots group Queens Neighborhoods United hopes to convince a judge to halt Target's construction on 82nd Street.

Attack On Gay Couple In Jackson Heights Restaurant Spurs Protest

After a queer couple was assaulted in a Jackson Heights restaurant, activists say businesses need to better protect vulnerable communities.

Gorman Playground In Jackson Heights Will Get $4.6M Renovation

The expansive Gorman Playground in Jackson Heights is getting a $4.6 million renovation, and residents will get to weigh in on the plan.

City's Nightlife Raids Target Jackson Heights, Report Finds

NYPD-led raids of city nightlife venues target the Jackson Heights area more than any other neighborhood, according to a new report.

Survivor Of Deadly East Elmhurst Fire Celebrates 1st Birthday

Liam Rodriguez has turned one and had eight surgeries since a deadly East Elmhurst arson killed three of his relatives.

Elmhurst Foodtown Settles Sexual Harassment Suit For $285K

Two Foodtown workers in Elmhurst who claim they were fired for reporting sexual harassment by a supervisor have settled for $285,000.

Queens Pols Celebrate Drag Queen Story Hour In Jackson Heights

Thanks to city funding, Drag Queen Story Hour will expand its bilingual readings and story hours for kids with special needs in Queens.

Baby Boy Fights For His Life After Deadly East Elmhurst Fire

An 11-month-old boy is still fighting two weeks after a deadly East Elmhurst fire left him and his mother badly burned.

Grandma Arrested At LaGuardia After TSA Finds Loaded Gun In Bag

A North Carolina woman was arrested Monday at LaGuardia Airport after security officers found a loaded gun in her suitcase.

East Elmhurst Fire Victims' Family Starts GoFundMe

Two Dominican visitors are fighting for their lives after a fire on July 10​ burned through the East Elmhurst home ​where they were staying.

Jackson Heights March Protests Violence Against Trans Individuals

Make the Road New York's eighth annual Trans-Latinx march drew 500 attendees to the streets of Jackson Heights Monday.

After Attack On 2 Trans Women In Jackson Heights, Allies Speak Up

A pepper-spray attack on two transgender women in Jackson Heights the weekend of the WorldPride Parade rattled peers and allies.

East Elmhurst Library Reopens After $9.9 Million Expansion

The East Elmhurst Library's multimillion-dollar expansion features a new teen space and an outdoor reading garden.

Elmhurst Target Gets Green Light From City Zoning Board

A controversial Target under construction in Elmhurst does not violate zoning code, the Board of Standards and Appeals ruled Tuesday.

Highlights From The Queens Pride Parade In Jackson Heights

Tens of thousands of people flocked to Jackson Heights for the annual Queens Pride Parade and Festival. Patch has compiled the highlights.

Parks Department To Renovate Corona's William F. Moore Park

City Councilman Francisco Moya will lead a walk around the park to gather locals' ideas on how to renovate its seating area.

Pols Unveil Eco-Friendly Corona Residence For Low-Income Seniors

The new Corona residence, which is already fully occupied, includes 21 apartments for formerly homeless seniors.

Site Of Historic Burial Ground Selling For $14 Million

A plot of land in Elmhurst that contains a historic burial ground quietly hit the market for nearly $14 million.

Jackson Heights Community Board Debuts Immigration Committee

Queens Community Board 3 has debuted a committee that will focus on addressing issues specific to local immigrant communities.

Elmhurst Target's Fate Rests With City Zoning Board

Local activists hope to convince the Board of Standards and Appeals that Target's planned Elmhurst store violates zoning code.

Jackson Heights Cycling Group For Spanish Speakers Wins Grant

The Jackson Heights-based group Ciclistas Latinoamericanos won a $2,650 grant to help fund their bike-riding events and other projects.

Jackson Heights Kids Have Few Playgrounds: Report

There are just four playgrounds for every 10,000 kids in Jackson Heights and North Corona, a new study found.

Ocasio-Cortez, Locals Celebrate New Queens Social Service Center

The non-profit Asian Americans for Equality's new Jackson Heights office will offer social services in English, Spanish and Chinese.

Fundraiser To Bury Man Killed In Jackson Heights Hits $2K

A GoFundMe to pay for the burial of a Jackson Heights man who was shot and killed Monday has raised over $2,000.

Work Starts To Build Community Center For Immigrants In Corona

Make the Road New York broke ground on the community center for immigrants and working-class people of color.

Queens Street To Be Renamed For Neighborhood 'Icon'

Elmhurst Park resident Patrick Beckles died last year. Now he's getting his very own street.

Queens Father Held 20 Days In ICE Custody After Greyhound Ride

The Jackson Heights immigrant was arrested after his bus unexpectedly crossed into Canada: "I got scared, but there was nothing I could do."

AIDS Activist's Elmhurst Corner Added To LGBT History Map

The corner, named after the late Guillermo Vasquez, marks the ninth Queens spot on the citywide map of historic LGBT sites.

Jackson Heights 'Clear Curbs' Pilot To End Early, Lawmakers Say

The pilot banning curbside deliveries along part of Roosevelt Avenue will end five weeks early amid complaints from local business owners.

LeFrak Tenants Call For Lower Rent & Upgrades At Corona Complex

Residents protested rising rent costs and called for more senior and youth services in a rally at the affordable housing complex on Monday.

March Protests Immigrant Family Separation In Jackson Heights

Hundreds gathered for the "Families Belong Together" rally, one of many that took place across the country on Saturday.

Recent LGBTQ Attacks Spur Anti-Violence Rally In Jackson Heights

The LGBTQ+ community is demanding action after a 25-year-old man was brutally attacked just hours after this year's Queens Pride Parade.

Queens Pride Parade To Take Over Jackson Heights This Weekend

More than 40,000 spectators are expected to gather for the parade and festival on Sunday. Here's what you need to know.