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Imagine being locked up for over 26 years for a crime you didn't commit. That's what happened to Michael Robinson, a Queens man who was wrongfully convicted of second-degree murder in 1993. However, the recent decision by New York's second-highest court has finally exonerated him. The DNA evidence, which was initially used to prosecute him, proved his innocence, and Robinson can finally start a new chapter in his life as a free man.

If you live in Queens, you may have witnessed an unsettling scene on Friday evening. A group of illegal dirt bikes and ATVs took over the streets, creating a chaotic and dangerous situation. According to the Eyewitness News' Newscopter 7, these illegal vehicles disobeyed traffic rules, putting the lives of other drivers, pedestrians, and themselves at risk.

Dave’s Hot Chicken offers delicious quality foods that taste uniquely different. The chicken is the star of the brand. They’re expertly prepared to be the juiciest and most tender chicken imaginable.

If you're an animal lover in Queens, New York, this recent news might make you feel sad and angry. Over the weekend, the lifeless bodies of 14 cats were discovered behind a non-residential building in Howard Beach, Queens. This news has left pet owners and animal advocates concerned, and rightfully so.

Ridgewood, Queens, a trendy neighborhood north of Bushwick, has witnessed a significant decline in the number of registered rent-stabilized apartments in recent years. While the citywide decline in registered rent-stabilized units is roughly 10%, Ridgewood's decline was over 65% in just two years. According to an analysis by THE CITY, one possible explanation for this decline is a loophole in New York's rent regulations that allows landlords to remove entire buildings from regulation by using the "substantial rehabilitation" exception.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that the AirTrain to JFK Airport and Newark Airport fare has increased by 25 cents from $8 to $8.25 on Sunday. The increase was triggered by inflation and is expected to generate additional revenue to aid in the recovery of lost payments incurred during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The brand is renowned for its mouthwatering, crispy fried chicken, and other delectable foods including chicken sandwiches, and other signature menu items. Jollibee is a famous chain that has something delicious for everyone including the brand’s signature chicken joy, and a variety of other menu items not normally seen in U.S. based fast-food chains. New Yorkers are going to have more opportunities to enjoy tasty foods from a popular restaurant that offers specially prepared meals that taste uniquely different.

Disappointing news for residents in the College Point neighborhood of Queens, New York, with the announcement that a CVS store in the neighborhood is set to close. The store is on 132nd Street and 14th Avenue in the College Point neighborhood of Queens, New York, and is scheduled to close on April 5, but it may even close earlier. Customers will have their prescriptions forwarded to the Whitestone store on 10th Avenue.

For almost a decade now, Welcome2TheBronx has joined activists calling for the creation of the TriboroRx line that would stretch from Co-op City, The Bronx to Bayridge, Brooklyn connecting its over 6 million residents—roughly 75% of New York City's population—without having to go through Manhattan as public transit commuters must do so now.

A 28-year-old police officer, the father of two children, has committed suicide. The cop jumped from the terrace of a building. On Tuesday, after coming from an appointment with the department psychiatrist, around 12:30 pm, an NYPD officer Steven Hernandez, jumped from the roof of LeFrak City Apartments in Elmhurst, Queens. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The location is near the house of the NYPD Medical Division, according to the police, but it hasn’t been clear if officer Hernandez lived in the building or was just visiting the psychiatrist.

IKEA Queens closed on December 3, 2022, less than two years after opening. Photo by(mrapplegate/flickr) "As we evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers, we've made the difficult decision to close our IKEA Queens location on December 3, 2022."

QUEENS - The man who fatally stabbed a guest during an arguement outside a Queens christening will spend the next 23 years behind bars. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the sentencing of Antonio Martinez for stabbing to death a fellow guest at a 2019 celebration of a baby’s christening in Corona. Martinez argued with the victim before repeatedly stabbing him in the chest.

QUEENS - Police released new photos of a pair of suspects who are wanted for beating, shooting a straphanger with a gel gun on a Queens subway platform. At around 4:30 pm on November 6, a 34-year-old man was riding a southbound Number 7 train when he was approached by two men. Cops say the pair first harassed the straphanger and then things got violent.

QUEENS - A pair of masked gunmen robbed a Flushing smoke shop and ran off with 10 grand during an early morning stickup. Posing as shoppers the two masked men entered the Continental Smoke Shop located at 107-36 71 Avenue at around 2 am on December 3. While perusing the bongs behind the glass display, one of the men pulled out a black handgun and threatened the clerk behind the counter. He demanded the cashier hand over the contents in the register.

QUEENS - Police released new photos of a car used in a series of high-end chain snatching in Jamaica, Queens. The NYPD released new photos of a gray Honda Civic used in at least two robberies. One of the victims gave a partial plate of 5426.

On November 28, Monday, around 4:15 p.m, a 15-year-old boy was beaten using a cane and stick by a group of four men, all four suspects ran from the scene using a white SUV and are currently being sought by police.

Queen Henrietta Maria; portrait by Anthony van DyckPhoto byRoyal Collection ; Public Domain Image. Queen Henrietta Maria (1609 - 1661) was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland. She was the wife and queen consort to King Charles I (1600 - 1649). She was also the mother of two kings of England, Charles II, and James II.

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