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Jamaica man gets 25 years for running over, stabbing, estranged wife in front of her Flushing home as their children watched: DA

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Oct. 6, 2023 By Bill Parry A Jamaica man expressed “profound remorse” in Queens Supreme Court on Friday morning after he was sentenced to 25 years in state prison for the attempted murder of his estranged wife nine months ago in front of her Flushing home. Stephen Giraldo, of 144th Street, pleaded guilty to attempted murder last month for running over 41-year-old Sophia Giraldo with his SUV, before stabbing her in the chest, all in the presence of their three young children. Sophia has been in a coma since the attack. The couple’s children were in the vehicle when the…
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Elderly pedestrian killed by dump truck steps from his home

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Oct. 6, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan An elderly man was struck and killed by a dump truck while crossing the street just steps away from his home in College Point on Thursday morning.  Police responded to a 911 call of a pedestrian-involved motor vehicle collision shortly after 7 a.m. on Oct. 5. Officers found the…
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Teen arrested for allegedly taking part in armed robbery of Forest Hills vendor in August: NYPD

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Oct. 6, 2023 By Bill Parry Detectives from the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills arrested a 16-year-old boy Thursday morning and booked him for allegedly taking part in an armed robbery of a street vendor in August. The youngster was not identified because he is a minor. Investigators believe he acted in concert with two other crooks during the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 29. The teenager’s partners in crime partners, Jaheim Bradley, 20, of 170th Street in St. Albans and Jesse Mclean, 18, of 89th Avenue in Jamaica Hills, were both busted on the night of Thursday, Sept….
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West Indian sketch comedy show coming to Tangram Mall

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Oct. 6, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The West Indian sketch comedy show “Don’t Pass the Peppa Sauce” (DPTPS) will be performing at Hoi Polloi in the Tangram Mall Saturday, Oct. 14 from 6-10 p.m. The show is driven by creating and fostering inclusion and opportunity for Caribbean creatives. Attendees of the show are advised to…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Nevine Salameh This weekend in Queens holds an exciting array of events to attend. From popular film screenings to relatable comedy shows and culture-filled food bazaars, here’s our handpicked list of events to elevate your weekend plans.    Friday, Oct. 06   Movie Afternoon Presents: About My Father   Come and…
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Flushing Gift Shop sells $1 million Powerball lottery ticket

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Rachel Butler A fashion and gift shop in Flushing has sold a $1 million winning lottery ticket, lottery officials said.  The store, United Fashion Gift Shop, is located at 41-17 Kissena Blvd., on a bustling street in the heart of Flushing. Employees there sold the winning ticket for the Powerball draw…
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Report: NYC on pace to reach only 20% of annual housing production target

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Ethan Marshall According to the latest Multi-Family Foundation Plan Application Report conducted by the Real Estate Board of New York, the city is on pace to produce just 10,000 new units this year. This would be well short of the 50,000 unit target set by Mayor Eric Adams and housing experts…
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Flushing council member offering free flu shots at district office this month

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Rachel Butler Flushing Council Member Sandra Ung will be hosting a free flu shot event at her district office in Flushing on Saturday Oct. 14. The event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ung’s Flushing office, located at 135-27 38th Ave., Suite 388. Ung was joined by representatives from NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital and the NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital Chinese Community Partnership for Health to make the announcement.  “Flu season can be a challenging time for our community, especially those with underlying health conditions and older adults,” Ung said. “Prevention is…
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Rock-style production of ‘The Lightning Thief’ coming to Queens Theatre

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Nevine Salameh Queens Theatre is bringing the beloved book, “The Lightning Thief,” by Rick Riordan, to life on stage with an animated rock-style play on Sunday, Oct. 15.  Join Percy Jackson, a boarding school student facing expulsion, as his life takes a mythic twist when he is shoved into a world filled with Greek gods and creatures, all while being accused of stealing the lightning bolt of Zeus, the ruler of Mount Olympus. “It’s a high-energy retelling of the first Percy Jackson saga with a pulsing rock score, exciting choreography, colorful costumes and inventive staging,” said…
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