Jackson Heights
Coverage of Jackson Heights in the Nexus archive.
- Man wanted for punching 81-year-old woman during Queens argument
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.
- Woman stabbed aboard E subway train in Jackson Heights; police searching for suspect
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 NYC fear for loved ones back home after devastating earthquakes
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.
- Hochul says NYC is ready for threatened ICE surge — but has no details on federal plan
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.
- NYC teen miraculously survives after chunk of concrete facade falls on his head
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.
- Teen hurt after a large piece of concrete falls off a Queens building
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.