Queens Serial Rapist Arrested + Astoria Gym Closure: Top Stories

Queens, NY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Queens Patch network to talk about tonight.

Forest Hills, LIC Serial Rapist Arrested, More Info Saught: NYPD

Andres Portilla, 28, was arrested last week after he forced three women in Jackson Heights, Forest Hills, and Long Island City, police said.

Sage Fitness In Astoria To Shutter Amid Lease Dispute

Sage Fitness, located at 23-17 31st St., will permanently close on Jan. 31, the gym announced on Facebook.

Young Queens Woman Found Shot In The Head Inside Her Home: Police

Alexa Ruiz, 23, was fatally shot in her 56th Drive home Wednesday evening, the NYPD said.

T-Bone Diner To Reopen In Forest Hills After Shuttering Last Year

The T-Bone Diner, located at 107-48 Queens Blvd., is set to open by next summer after closing in February 2022.

NYC Restaurant Week In Queens: A Local Diner's Guide

Here are the Queens eateries participating restaurants in NYC Restaurant Week this January.