Queens Center Mall

Man jumps three stories to death at Queens Center Mall
Man jumps three stories to death at Queens Center Mall
Police Cristabelle Tumola 2/27/2013 at 2:54PM

A 28-year-old man is dead after jumping three stories to the ground at the Queens Center Mall early this afternoon, according to police. The victim, who reportedly tumbled about 30 feet, was taken to Elmhurst Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.   RECOMMENDED STORIES South Richmond Hill man killed in ‘suspicious’ fire Third man struck [...]

Holiday season kicks off with tree lighting
Holiday season kicks off with tree lighting
News Queens Courier Staff 11/23/2012 at 7:49AM

Three . . . two. . . one. . . holiday lights! To kick off the holiday season, hundreds of people of all ages gathered for the ninth annual tree lighting ceremony at Queens Center Mall this past weekend. With special guests, including Santa Claus, children and adults were dancing to the DJ’s music as [...]

Giants star Victor Cruz makes Queens Center Mall appearance
Giants star Victor Cruz makes Queens Center Mall appearance
News Melissa Chan 7/24/2012 at 8:40AM

Giants star player Victor Cruz drew hundreds of football fans to Queens Center Mall, where some waited more than three hours to meet the wide receiver during his July 20 book signing and meet-and-greet. “He’s the best player in the NFL right now,” said fan Jordan Nichols, 16, of Jamaica. “And he’s going to put [...]

Armed bandit targeting food cart vendors, police say
Armed bandit targeting food cart vendors, police say
News Billy Rennison 3/14/2012 at 11:44AM

An armed bandit has been targeting food carts throughout Queens, according to police. Over the past two weeks, the suspect is wanted in connection with nine robberies in Elmhurst, Rego Park and Ozone Park, police said. All the robberies have occurred between midnight and 5 a.m. with the suspect approaching the victims with a gun [...]

Hundreds rush Queens Center mall for Black Friday shopping
Hundreds rush Queens Center mall for Black Friday shopping
News Melissa Chan 11/25/2011 at 12:33PM

There’s no time to nap for Fahad Azad. The Black Friday shopper told The Courier he had been awake since 5 a.m., but still plans on spending the entire day hunting down good deals. “We want to buy things,” he said. “This is the only day that we can get a big sale and where [...]

New citizens sworn in at Queens Center
New citizens sworn in at Queens Center
News Alana Manning 9/29/2011 at 3:12PM

“I pledge allegiance to the flag…” rang out the voices of 30 children who had become citizens of the United States just moments before the patriotic ceremony held at the Queens Center Mall. The young men and women were administered the Oath of Allegiance to the United States in the 11th Annual Citizenship Ceremony held [...]