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Vandal flees Rockaway train station after using glass bottle to damage OMNY turnstile displays: NYPD

Aug. 3, 2023 By John Schilling Police are searching for the crook who used a glass bottle to “damage” three OMNY turnstile displays inside a Rockaway train station last month.  Described by authorities as a 5-foot-8 male with dark complexion, a medium build and facial hair,  Police say the unidentified male suspect entered the vestibule…
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Man sought in random pepper spray attack on A-train rider in Ozone Park: NYPD

Aug. 3, 2023 By Bill Parry An A train rider was pepper-sprayed in his face during a seemingly random attack in broad daylight on board the subway in Ozone Park, and his assailant remains at large, according to the NYPD. Police from the 106th Precinct in Ozone Park and Transit District 23 are investigating the…
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Prize-winning New York Lottery ticket sold in Fresh Meadows

Aug. 3, 2023 By Julia Moro The New York Lottery announced a third-prize-winning ticket was sold for the Aug. 2 Powerball drawing in Fresh Meadows. The winning ticket, worth $50,000, was sold at Food Universe, located at 196-35 Horace Harding Expressway. The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one…
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NYPD searching for two men who stole a 73-year-old man’s wallet in Jamaica

Aug. 2, 2023 By Julia Moro The NYPD is searching for the individuals who robbed a 73-year-old man at the Sutphin Boulevard & Parsons/Hillside Avenue subway station. Authorities say that at approximately 2:06 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, the victim was walking up the stairs to the F train when two men — one of…
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Queens Chamber of Commerce announces inaugural Best Barbeque Competition

Aug. 2, 2023 By Julia Moro Members of the public are encouraged to nominate and vote for their favorite eatery as part of Queens’ Best Barbeque Competition, which will take place in August and September. The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in Queens, is attempting to settle the barbecue debate…
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USTA Open Fan Week returning with tennis, star-studded events and activities

Aug. 2, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed US Open Fan Week, a predominantly free week of activity, will begin with the start of the 2023 US Open Qualifying Tournament on Aug. 22 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.  Each day of Fan Week will be anchored by a…
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