Jackson Heights

A vigil was held in Jackson Heights, Queens, honoring victims of an earthquake in Colombia. Sonia Rincon has additional information about the event and details regarding donations that poured in.

A Democratic Socialist candidate for New York's 34th Assembly District removed a GoFundMe campaign seeking $2,000 for rent and groceries after backlash, despite being expected to win the election and earn a $142,000 annual salary. The candidate cited depleted savings and lack of unemployment benefits as reasons for the fundraiser, which raised over $1,000 from 13 donors before deletion.

A Democratic Socialist candidate for New York's 34th Assembly District removed a GoFundMe campaign seeking $2,000 for living expenses after backlash, despite being expected to earn a $142,000 annual salary upon winning the heavily Democratic district. The candidate, Brian Romero, stated he left his legislative job due to ethics guidelines and had exhausted savings while seeking consulting work.

A man is wanted for punching an 81-year-old woman during a verbal dispute in Jackson Heights, Queens, on July 16. The victim sustained a laceration and was hospitalized in stable condition, while the suspect fled the scene wearing a white T-shirt and baseball cap. The NYPD reports a 22% decline in felony assaults in the 115th Precinct but has not made any arrests.

A 31-year-old woman was stabbed aboard a northbound E train in Jackson Heights. Police are searching for the unidentified suspect.

Venezuelan Americans in New York City are expressing concern for family members in Venezuela following recent devastating earthquakes. Stacey Sager reports on the situation from Jackson Heights.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stated the state has prepared for a potential surge of federal immigration agents in NYC but lacks details on the federal plan. She confirmed no direct communication with President Donald Trump or border czar Tom Homan since the threat was announced, which follows Hochul's recent restrictions on state-federal immigration cooperation.

A 14-year-old boy in Jackson Heights was struck in the head by a falling triangular concrete piece around 12:15 p.m. Saturday but survived. The incident occurred at 37-54 82nd St., according to police.

A large piece of a building facade in Queens fell onto a teen, injuring him. The incident occurred around 12:08 pm at 37-51 82nd St in Jackson Heights, with a witness reporting the teen was struck in the head while walking with his parents.