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Bike lanes lead discussion at CB 11 meeting in Bayside

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Nov. 15, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan At the Community Board 11 meeting on Nov. 6 at the Korean Community Services center in Bayside, two different bike lane projects were given attention.  For the past six years, Community Board 11 (CB 11) has pushed for a rehaul of the bike lanes on Northern Boulevard from 223rd Street to the Douglaston Parkway. Many view the existing lanes as a “temporary” solution with potential for improvement.  The cause has remained No. 1 on their list of capital requests since the lanes were installed in 2017. But now they are tweaking the proposal to…
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Long Island man convicted of killing pregnant girlfriend in Queens before leaving her body at the side of a road: DA

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Nov. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry A Long Island man was found guilty of murdering his pregnant girlfriend, 29-year-old Vanessa Pierre, in 2020 and dumping her body on the side of the road along the Horace Harding Expressway in Bayside, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Wednesday, Nov. 15. Goey Charles, 33, of Rochelle Court…
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Police bust scooter bandit in Ridgewood armed robbery

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Nov. 15, 2023 By Anthony Medina Police from the 104th Precinct arrested one of two men who allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint while on a scooter in Ridgewood last month, according to the NYPD.  Police say the robbery occurred in front of 16-81 Linden St., at approximately 3:18 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, when…
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RESULTS: Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League championship match set after opening round of the playoffs

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Nov. 15, 2023 By Anthony Medina A thrilling set of games in the final stretch of the Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League’s season only furthers the competition heading into the championship match. In the first game of the playoffs, the Hawks outlasted the Bears 5-4 in a showing of phenomenal defense. The game was only seconds away from hitting overtime, but the Hawks fought hard and earned the victory. Coaches Gary, Jojo and Eugene lead the way in helping the Bears in their hard-fought playoff battle. The second game featured the Jets and the High Flyers, who played a…
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Crunching the Queens crime stats: felony assaults rise as grand larceny incidents decline

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Nov. 15, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Felony assaults have increased throughout Queens year-to-date, compared to the same period in 2022, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD. At the same time, grand larceny has been on the decline. Felony assaults were up 16.5% in northern Queens for the year through Nov. 12, rising from 2,184 in 2022 to 2,544 in 2023.  In southern Queens, felony assaults rose 5.8% for the year through Nov. 12, from 2,354 to 2,490. In the past month, there has been a significant uptick in two Queens precinct. In the 110th Precinct, which…
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Man robbed at knifepoint on Rockaway Park shuttle: NYPD

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Nov. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry A man was beaten and robbed at knifepoint in broad daylight after an argument escalated to violence on board the Rockaway Park shuttle train last week, according to authorities. Police from the 100th Precinct and Transit District 20 reported that around 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, the 29-year-old…
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Police cuff shelter resident in connection with robbery of Middle Village deli

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Nov. 14, 2023 By Anthony Medina Police from the 104th Precinct arrested the man who allegedly robbed a Middle Village deli earlier this month and attacked a good Samaritan who tried to stop him, according to the NYPD.  Police say the robbery occurred inside Middle Village Deli and Grocery, located at 75-51 67th Dr., at…
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Median rent in northwestern Queens drops as market outlook weakens: report

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Nov. 14, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The median rent in northwest Queens plummeted in October, down 9.4% from September, according to a market report recently released by the real estate firm Douglas Elliman. The amount paid to rent an apartment in northwest Queens — covering Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside — had a median…
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Annual Toy Run delivers gifts for St. Mary’s Hospital for Children

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Nov. 14, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan More than 50 cars and motorcycles convened to deliver toys for patients at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside.  The Nov. 12 event marked the 25th annual Toy Run held by the East Coast Car Association. The group gathered in Forest Park before heading to the hospital, where they filled up large bins with toys for the young patients. The association also presented the hospital with a donation towards their programs and services. Since 1999, the East Coast Car Association has raised over $248,000 for St. Mary’s.  “We are grateful to the East…
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