Falling tree limbs in Birmingham kills one person (TNND) — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was interrupted by a protester yelling about “genocide” in Gaza during a district town hall event Friday night Ocasio-Cortez was holding a constituent event in Jackson Heights The congresswoman from New York began her event with a PowerPoint presentation which highlighted the Trump administration’s budget cuts including alleged cuts to healthcare systems and I want to know what you're doing about the genocide in Gaza!" the protester shouted at the congresswoman The audience shouted back at the disruptor saying Shame!” Audible “boos” could be heard from the audience as well Ocasio-Cortez attempted to address the disruptor but her efforts did not appease or settle the person The disruptor continued yelling until staff at the event eventually approached her and led her out voluntarily You're a liar!" the woman screamed at Ocasio-Cortez I used to support you," the woman shouted as she exited "I more than welcome people who disagree or are super pissed off at me for any issue to come but we have some ground rules here," she told the town hall's attendees because we don't want to deprive all of our neighbors of the ability to have information and hearing them respond to it We need to be able to have this conversation." 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Tensions in Queens are rising as the Trump administration begins increased immigration enforcement.  AP file photo by Alex Brandon Immigration advocacy groups and officials in the city and in Queens are on edge this week as U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids have made their way to the five boroughs President Donald Trump’s recently confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined immigration enforcement officials in the Highbridge neighborhood in the Bronx on Tuesday “Arresting some criminal aliens this morning in NYC,” Noem said on social media following the arrests it comes after Trump vowed to overhaul the country’s deportation and immigration enforcement efforts The policy change has led to large-scale sweeps in other Democrat-led sanctuary cities like Chicago With federal immigration agents in New York City and the mayor out of commission with an unknown medical issue Queens officials and immigration advocates said they were on alert on Tuesday and doing what they could to prepare locals for potential ICE raids and sweeps in the World’s Borough Most of the fear and anxiety in the borough stemmed from Queens’ diverse and immigrant-heavy communities in Corona and Jackson Heights where increased policing has already had locals on edge “We know there's a lot of fear and uncertainty right now,” local Councilmember Shekar Krishnan said in an email blast on Tuesday New York City and the State government have clear protections for immigrants Our office is quickly working to respond to any concerns our community has and we’ve put together some resources and events for our community to stay informed.” Krishnan laid out a list of tips should someone encounter ICE in their community Queens residents should not run from law enforcement and should not feel obligated to show ID without a warrant “We felt it was important to send around the guidance that we did so immigrants know the rights they have and who's there to help them,” Krishnan told the Eagle over the phone and it's one of our best defense mechanisms against bigotry and against the fear and a lot of the Trump administration is causing.” Krishnan said that the fear of increased ICE enforcement in Queens has already led some locals to drastically change their daily lives to go to their schools and leave their children,” he said “What we have heard is not only an immense amount of bigotry but also this real horrific posture from the Trump administration to remove protections from sensitive locations which means that not only are people afraid to go to those places but also those very organizations themselves are also afraid of what may happen.” But not everyone in Western Queens is hoping ICE stays out of the borough District Leader Hiram Monserrate recently wrote a letter to the Trump administration calling for increased federal presence in two locations nearby the often troubled Roosevelt Avenue Monserrate clarified that the letter was merely to address crime in Corona Local elected officials and organizations are working to educate Queens residents on how to handle federal immigration enforcement and what rights they do have. Via Councilmember Shekar Krishnan’s Office “What other recourse does the community have in dealing with this kind of problematic population that clearly is engaging in criminal activity clearly violating city and state laws?” he said “It appears that both the city and state are impotent in dealing with this.” who was strongly in favor of Mayor Eric Adams’ “Operation Restore Roosevelt,” which increased policing along the strip Monserrate stopped short of supporting large-scale immigration sweeps in the majority-immigrant corridor “There's a very big difference between opening up and starting an investigation shape or form did me or anyone else associated with what we are doing calling for raids We don't support massive raids and deportations advocates say calling for the federal government to investigate the area could make Roosevelt Avenue a target for raids one of the city’s largest immigration advocacy groups that operates near Roosevelt declined to comment for this story but has told the Eagle in recent weeks that fear among immigrant communities in the borough has been on the rise “Back in 2017 we did a lot of outreach…[and] we saw that a lot of the community was scared and we’re starting to see a lot of that resurface again,” said Luba Cortes the immigration lead organizer at Make the Road New York who oversees work in Queens and the other boroughs Make the Road and other groups have been doing additional “know your rights” training and other advocacy work to help protect and inform both documented and undocumented migrants The Legal Aid Society announced a new “know your rights hub” on Tuesday in direct response to the Bronx raids The programming features a series of resources to help people navigate immigration issues and provides information on advanced family planning for non-citizen parents Legal Aid is also launching in-person monthly information sessions and roundtable discussions on immigration and other legal issues it is critical that all New Yorkers know their rights and are as prepared as possible,” said Attorney-in-Charge of the Immigration Law Unit at The Legal Aid Society “We are proud to launch these Know Your Rights materials and convenings to support the people we serve and fellow advocates navigating new anti-immigrant Other groups and officials also condemned the Trump administration immigration mandates as they appeared to make their way closer to Queens on Tuesday "No one disagrees with enforcement against an undocumented individual who has received their due process and been convicted of a violent crime,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards “But as Donald Trump's own press secretary said today his administration views the hardened gang member and the hard-working single mother the same way – equally valued targets of what the president proudly says will be a vicious and inhumane effort to tear millions of families apart through deportation." "With this grave threat to The World's Borough at our doorstep state and legal community partners to make massive investments in Know Your Rights training free legal services and more to safeguard our immigrant communities,” the BP added “My office's Immigrant Welcome Center remains ready to assist anyone who needs it and our work will continue uninterrupted for as long as this threat remains." The New York Working Families Party and New York Communities for Change also condemned the actions mark a direct violation of NYC’s Sanctuary City status,” NYCC said “The use of federal funds to bypass New York’s state law and enforcement structures is yet another example of the Trump administration's blatant disregard for local and state law.” Home / Law / Crime / Politics / Communities / Voices / All Stories / Who We Are / Terms and Conditions Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission On a recent Friday, the bright seaside melodies of Colombia’s Pacific Coast floated out over a quiet side street off Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights. Inside Terraza 7 two singers sashayed onstage while the audience danced along the narrow aisles between the bleacher seats and small stage the band grew from three to six members while the crowd shouted in delight A man listening near the bar downstairs shimmied in his seat which was visible to the second story through an opening near the upstairs stage Taking in the scene, it would be difficult to imagine that this packed club and community center was in danger. But earlier this month, the venue’s owner, Freddy Castiblanco, had posted a call for help: Terraza 7 was “at risk of eviction due to rising economic pressures in the post-pandemic era.” Castiblanco’s rent was rising and he’d lost the income generated by the club’s COVID-era outdoor seating he is seeking donations to ward off the prospect of eviction and asking for political help in getting the venue culturally landmarked For Jackson Heights locals and many musicians across New York City the possibility of losing Terraza 7 is unthinkable “This would be like losing our CBGB, an institution that gave birth to all this music style,” says Esneider Arevalo, a chef who often ends culinary tours of his neighborhood at Terraza. (In the 1990s, Arevalo also booked hardcore shows at ABC No Rio on the Lower East Side.) “In a few years from now we’re gonna hear about this or that singer or this or that musician who got their start at Terraza.” Terraza is more than a music venue; it is a cultural and political crucible, serving as a kind of town square with beer and quesadillas for Jackson Heights and Elmhurst. As Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who held a town hall at Terraza during her first congressional campaign “Terraza 7 is easily one of the most important cultural gems and community institutions in all of Queens.” Jessica Ramos says “the closure of Terraza 7 would yield a serious blow to the quality of life of Colombians and Latinos in my district — that is no exaggeration.” Terraza has showcased music from almost every region of Central and South America A recent week’s events had included a screening of a film on timba — the polyglot sounds popular during the Cuban economic upheaval of the 1990s — and a young Brooklynite named Adriana Vergara performed a mix of Peruvian accompanied by two guitarists and her 70-year-old father “Terraza hearkens back to the legacy of New York,” says guitarist and CUNY professor of Latin music Benjamin Lapidus “The kind of cultural mixing that’s happened here since the ’20s and ’30s.” Castiblanco opened Terraza shortly after moving to Queens from Colombia. He was floored by the neighborhood’s local diversity — over 160 languages are spoken in Jackson Heights — but found that the different communities tended to keep to themselves There also wasn’t really a devoted place to hear live music in the neighborhood Through the music and other events he booked he sought to emphasize the connective tissue of diasporic roots underlying all of this music and the people who had made it “generate the musicality of the Americas.” John Benitez, a bassist from Puerto Rico who helped start Terraza’s recurring jam session, says, “Everything that happens at Terraza is connected to the movement for unity and peace and transforming the community.” But Alevaro says that business is down in the area in light of the NYPD “blitz” to “clean up” Roosevelt Avenue and Ramos tells me that even when restaurants along the stretch are busy spending is down because residents are hurting financially: “People have a lot less disposable income,” she says “We haven’t fully recovered from the pandemic.” Terraza 7 has been facing eviction court proceedings since the fall, after its landlord demanded payment of several years of discounted or unpaid rent, plus late fees. Castiblanco first faced the threat of displacement in 2016 when his original lease ran out and the building was sold to a new owner. The business instead seemed safe for a while But even with the benefit of pandemic-era street seating which could fit dozens more people than the small space inside ever had room to accommodate Castiblano has borrowed nearly $200,000 to stay afloat He says posting the video asking for help got his latest court date postponed from January 16 to late February ‘Why don’t you move to Brooklyn or Long Island City?’ It would be easier where the people have better purchasing power,” Castiblanco says “But I have a cultural and political responsibility to be here.” His hope is that his fundraiser can help to free him from the debts to his landlord and then he can find a new space in Jackson Heights to continue Terraza 7 Advocates say it’s crucial for the business to stay in the area “Terraza 7 has also given back endlessly to the local community over the years — from pandemic support to political organizing to unite people in challenging times,” Ocasio-Cortez says “We cannot allow the endless greed of ever-rising rents to push them out.” Photo credit: Tina Gallo for The Corcoran Group This corner townhouse 34-41 83rd Street is a three-story refuge within the picturesque Jackson Heights Historic District its Georgian-style brick exterior reveals historic details that have been given new life with a modern renovation the home’s classic design and Art Deco flourishes are joined by the convenience of a garage and parking for five cars and a beautifully renovated kitchen and bathrooms The 3,700-square-foot home begins with a landscaped front garden and a raised portico entryway The main floor opens beneath nine-foot ceilings A window-wrapped formal living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace of cherry and stone restored treasures include original wood flooring and ebony-stained doors with antique hardware accented by hand-blown glass light fixtures The sleek galley kitchen features high-performing appliances including a Dacor stove with vented hood and a Liebherr refrigerator framed by white quartz countertops and backsplash Chrome beehive lights descend from cove ceilings for a dramatic effect French doors open into a sun-filled formal dining room A petite powder room is done in tidy Deco-inspired black and white On the top two floors are five bedrooms with plenty of options–and closets The primary bedroom occupies one side of the second floor accompanied by a marble-accented bath with alabaster floor tiles and vintage details Two additional large bedrooms are on the opposite side of this floor On the skylit third floor are two more bedrooms The front room is currently a studio space with angled ceilings and light from double exposures A second full bath features a floor-to-ceiling closet and the home’s signature vintage details The perks of townhouse living are in evidence here starting with a semi-finished basement with laundry facilities A landscaped rear patio is fenced for privacy and a private garage is joined by private parking for five cars By providing your email address, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy By providing your email address, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Let us know what you are looking for and we’ll help you find the home of your dreams We’ll provide current market comps and connect you with a trusted expert By providing your email address, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.You can unsubscribe at any time the parent holding company for Flushing Bank announced today the upcoming opening of a new branch location in Jackson Heights The new branch located at 37-44 74th Street is expected to open in May 2025 This new location will provide convenient access to Flushing Bank’s comprehensive suite of financial products and services tailored to meet the needs of the multicultural community in Jackson Heights “Our dedicated team is eager to provide personalized service and build rewarding relationships with residents and businesses alike.” said John R “This new location reflects our commitment to serving the unique banking needs of this dynamic community enhancing our efforts to provide personalized banking services across a variety of neighborhoods.” Underscoring Flushing Bank’s strategic growth in Queens this new branch enhances accessibility for customers and reinforces its role as a trusted financial partner in the region – About Flushing Financial Corporation Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:FFIC) is the holding company for Flushing Bank® New York State-chartered commercial bank that operates banking offices in Queens The Bank has been building relationships with families and conveniences associated with large commercial banks Rewarding customers with personalized attention and bankers who can communicate in the languages prevalent within these multicultural markets are what makes the Bank uniquely different As an Equal Housing Lender and leader in real estate lending the Bank’s experienced lending teams create mortgage solutions for real estate owners and property managers both within and outside the New York City metropolitan area The Bank also fosters relationships with consumers nationwide through its online banking division with the iGObanking® and BankPurely® brands Additional information on Flushing Bank and Flushing Financial Corporation may be obtained by visiting the Company’s website at FlushingBank.com © Copyright 2012 - 2023 | citybiz | All Rights Reserved HOLTON — The Rossville football team didn’t want it to happen again The Bulldawgs wanted to show their toughness that they are a different team from the first month of play the Bulldawgs ended up victorious this time with one of the wildest come-from-behind wins in the state on Friday Rossville defeated Jackson Heights 42-38 in the Class 1A sectional round those kids believed that we were going to find a way to get this done That’s the way they’ve been all year,” Rossville coach Derick Hammes said “I am speechless right now because we did just a great job of believing in what we wanted to do,” Rossville lost its first three games of the season They didn’t want their season to end and they showed it by never giving up Jackson Heights scored a short rushing touchdown to push its lead to 38-21 with 5:30 left in the game quarterback Tayson Horak threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jack Donovan to cut the lead to 10 points Rossville’s Cameron Miller booted an onside kick Rossville’s Mahki Jackson jumped on the loose ball and the Bulldawgs were in business he was giving us a scout look and he did a really good job with it,” Hammes said “We made him our on-side kicker and he executed those Then the kids covered and they made a play.” Rossville needed just 20 seconds to find the end zone again Horak threw a bullet into the teeth of Jackson Heights’ defense for the touchdown to Kameron Badura Rossville trailed 38-35 with 4:14 left on the clock The Bulldawgs had the momentum as the visiting crowd remained raucous Miller again stepped in for the onside kick Jackson recovered for the second time and Rossville’s comeback was in the works Then it was kick-off and do it again,” Miller said with a smile then rushed in for the short touchdown to give the Bulldawgs the lead and complete the epic comeback “We are starting to connect a lot better,” Horak said of the offense “I think we’ve had a good connection through out the year but now we are starting to realize that guys can get open when things break down and that’s what we did Jackson Heights was stopped on fourth down near midfield giving Rossville the ball back with 2:33 left Rossville couldn’t move the chains on its drive but the game clock and play clock were almost synched The Cobras had time for two plays and neither were successful The game was in Jackson Heights’ control for the first 43 minutes The Cobras scored points off of both turnovers Jackson Heights led 24-14 at the half as running back Titan Eisenbarth scored two touchdowns and quarterback Drake Mellies rushed in for a score Kade Holliday added a rushing touchdown in the second half while the Cobras' final points came on a rush from Mellies “They were able to throw us off with motions but we adjusted and we were able to come through,” Rossville linebacker Conner Bush said “Coming together as a team and thinking of the bigger goal Rossville’s ability to hang around was crucial Andre Johnson scored a first half rushing touchdown while Jackson caught two touchdown passes from Horak It was the memory of losing the three games in the first month of the regular season that was on the quarterback’s mind throughout the game He wasn’t going to let his down and he proved it when it mattered most “All I was thinking about that whole game was the first three weeks,” Horak said we are going to get it done now and we did Rossville’s season continues into Class 1A Sub-State next Friday 3 Centralia (10-1) for a shot at the Class 1A state championship game Liam Keating covers high school sports for The Topeka Capital-Journal Send stats or information to him at Lkeating@gannett.com name:Angel Indian Restaurant;address:7414 37th Rd NY 11372;longitude:-73.890884;latitude:40.747234;website:https://angelindianny.com/;picks: Goat dum biryani; Hell Gate is owned & run by journalists covering NYC Columbia graduate student Mohsen Mahdawi, who was kidnapped by ICE during the final stages of his citizenship interview, has been freed on a federal judge's order Bold flavors abound at chef Amrit Pal Singh's Punjabi favorite But you know who else was present at Unapologetic's creation cooking at Rahi (now Semma) and helping to open Adda returning to his old stomping grounds in Jackson Heights to give us Angel which is named after his daughter and is still packing in crowds on 37th Road.  I lived in Jackson Heights," Singh told Hell Gate "At that time I saw that although we had a lot of Indian restaurants in the neighborhood one day I'll open a restaurant here."  worker-owned news outlet about New York City named for the city's sturdiest (and handsomest) bridge over its most treacherous currents Designed and developed by Partner & Partners Original logo by Olive Panter You've successfully subscribed to Hell Gate Check your email for magic link to sign-in Every product is independently selected by editors one can find all sorts of housing configurations: park- and subway-adjacent studios one-bedrooms hidden in carriage houses or former shoe factories We’re combing the market for particularly spacious or otherwise worth-a-look apartments at various six-digit price points the star of the show is a renovated Boerum Hill one-bedroom with a wood-burning fireplace 256 Bergen Street, #2F This cute and snug one-bedroom co-op in Boerum Hill features a wood-burning fireplace and three big living-room windows overlooking the corner of Nevins and Bergen The space has been freshly renovated with refinished hardwood floors It’s also set up with storage in mind; there’s plenty of shelving and a nook by the entrance that could fit a desk measuring just under eight feet by nine feet is on the small side — the listing notes that it can fit a full bed Located close to Atlantic Terminal and the Barclays Center the apartment offers convenient access to Downtown Brooklyn and a number of other brownstone neighborhoods 34-20 78th Street, #5A There aren’t many livable apartments in New York for less than $200,000 but this Jackson Heights studio is both cheerful and cheap and the space is in good condition — the kitchen looks delightfully dated The bathroom is a bit cramped and less delightfully dated but still entirely functional The apartment has a big walk-in closet and $465 a month maintenance It’s located in the neighborhood’s historic district 225 West 25th Street, #2H This co-op apartment is nicely proportioned three closets (including one big walk-in) and high beamed ceilings high-end features as well: stone countertops and Miele and Sub-Zero appliances in the kitchen and a spa bathroom that features walk-in shower The only real infelicity is the layout: You enter through the kitchen the apartment’s location is about as convenient as it gets: a few blocks from the A/C 1987 Amsterdam Avenue, #24 just a few blocks from the Morris-Jumel Mansion It’s in an income-restricted co-op building meaning a family of three’s income is capped around $112,000 a year But as with all income-restricted buildings and unlike many other income-restricted buildings sale prices in this one are still low enough to be feasible on that salary (provided one has some savings) The monthly maintenance of $730 a month is also quite low It’s not a sprawling home — the rooms are all quite small and one of the bedrooms is a little over a foot shy of the size requirements it needs to be a legal bedroom — but there’s a dining room and a small foyer and the living room and one of the bedrooms have a pleasant The apartment is located by Coogan’s Bluff and the 1 train at 157th Street 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