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Offensive slur discovered in Flushing sidewalk

August 18, 2015Dan Rose

Anti-Asian vandalism was found scrawled outside a Flushing residential building over the weekend. The offensive phrased was found scrawled in wet cement in front of Cherry Manor Condos at 141-18 Cherry Avenue in Flushing.

Councilman Peter Koo’s office was made aware of the hateful vandalism after photos were posted on Facebook. His office contacted the DOT, which dispatched a crew Tuesday morning to buff the phrase out of the sidewalk.

“We embrace our diversity here in Flushing as a strength that should be celebrated and nurtured, and we will stand vigilant against racism in all forms,” said Koo in a statement. “I would like to thank the many vigilant community members who spoke up and contacted my office when they learned of this vandalism, and I strongly encourage everyone in our community to speak out to proper authorities when confronted with hate speech of any kind.”

The 109^th Precinct is investigating the incident.

Man commits suicide in Flushing playground

August 16, 2015August 16, 2015Dan Rose

Police found a 75-year-old man who committed suicide in a Flushing playground Saturday morning.

The grisly discovery was made just before 7 a.m. at Maple Playground, which is near the intersection of Maple Avenue and Kissena Boulevard. The man, who has not been identified, was found hanging from a pull-up bar.

A preliminary investigation suggested that he stood on a trashcan and then stepped off.

New exhibit at Flushing Town Hall

August 14, 2015Dan Rose

The annual visual arts member’s show is officially on display Flushing Town Hall. This year’s exhibit explores identity as a concept.

The show, titled Who am I? What do You See? features original art work that tells you something about its creator. Most of the works are for sale, with the proceeds going towards supporting the Flushing Town Hall Visual Arts Program.

The gallery is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 13.

Time Warner opening store in Skyview Center

August 12, 2015Dan Rose

Time Warner Cable is opening a store at the Skyview Center Mall. The official ribbon cutting is set for this coming Friday.

They have also announced that they will partner will local organizations to hire Queens residents for the store and other Time Warner Cable Positions. The store will have an onside recruiter to discuss job opportunities in care, sales and technical operations.

109th Precinct Holds Annual National Night Out Event

August 5, 2015Dan Rose

Hundreds of Flushing residents descended on the playground at PS 20 on Bowne Street for the 109th Precinct’s annual Night Out Against Crime event. There were free games, rides, food and plenty of giveaways and information about everything from health care to crime prevention.

Alligator sighting in Flushing Meadows Corona Park

August 3, 2015August 3, 2015Dan Rose

After a possible alligator sighting in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday morning, officers from the 110th Precinct are on the hunt for reptile.

According to Deputy Inspector Christopher Manson, who reported the initial sighting on Twitter, the alligator is
described as 3 1/2 feet long and “kinda thick.”

Manson also took to the precinct’s Twitter account to ask for advice about what kind of food officers should use to lure the animal out. “We need your advice. What kind of food should we use to lure the beast out!? After all he is a NYC gator. Pizza?” he asked in a post.

Officers arrived at the scene and canvassed the area but have not been able to track the reptile down.

Met on Bowne Closes

July 31, 2015July 31, 2015Dan Rose

The Met Food on Bowne Street in Flushing officially closed its doors this week. The site was bought by a developer, who plans to raze the store for a taller residential building, although exact plans remain murky. No jobs have been filed with the Department of Buildings yet.

However, there have been rumors that the new owner is considering a grocery store on the first floor of any new development.

In the meantime, losing the Met will be a burden for the elderly and those who have trouble getting around, as the Met was the only store in the neighborhood that offered home delivery on purchases of $25 or more.

Flushing street corner renamed for Allision Liao

July 24, 2015Dan Rose

The city council voted yesterday to rename the northeast corridor of Cherry and Main Streets in memory of Allision Liao, the 3-year-old girl who was struck and killed by a car on Oct. 6, 2013.

Councilman Peter Koo, who fought for the renaming, released a statement after the vote:

“Allison Liao was a bright and boisterous young girl with limitless potential who had her whole life ahead of her. While her senseless death was devastating to our community, it has also spurred impassioned awareness campaigns on driver safety across the city. As drivers pass Allison Hope Liao Way, it is our hope that they recall her parents’ poignant question, ‘Is it worth it? If you’re in a hurry and running late; if you are impatient because of traffic; if you want to send a text, or make a phone call; if you are distracted for any reason while behind the wheel, is it worth the life of Allison Liao? We all know the answer to these questions. And now we have Allison Hope Liao Way to remind us all of the fragility of life, and of the deadly consequences that can occur behind the wheel.”

The officials unveiling of the sign will be announced at a later date.

Flushing library part of Lincoln Center concert series

July 22, 2015Dan Rose

The Queens Library is hosting summer concerts throughout August in conjunction with the Lincoln Center Local. The series continues Lincoln Center’s commitment to bring exceptional arts and artists to new audiences and into the community. There will be 8 total concerts throughout the borough.

The series kicks off with the first performance in Flushing:

Saturday, August 1, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Nation Beat: Carnival Caravan Featuring Cha Wa
Queens Library at Flushing, 41-17 Main St.
Carnival Caravan is a vibrant intercultural collaboration featuring Brazilian-American group Nation Beat and New Orleans band Cha Wa. Their goal is to incorporate Brazilian, New Orleans, and related music, dance, and art into a show that explores the common ground and cultural exchange between North and South America.

Summer Community Carnival

July 14, 2015Dan Rose

This Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Mosaic City Church will hold a free carnival at the Queens College Student Union. The event will feature a bounce house, face painting, cotton candy and the first 100 kids to arrive will get a free prize.