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1. MTA Bus Driver Attacked In NYC, Suspect Still At Large: NYPD (patch.com) — Queens riders are being urged to stay alert after an MTA bus driver was punched in the face during an argument with a passenger on the Q56 near 98th Street and West Jamaica Avenue. The 35-year-old driver was hospitalized, and police say the suspect stole his phone before fleeing; photos of the man have been released as the NYPD continues its search.
2. Restaurant Week Arrives In The Astoria‑Ditmars Area: Here’s What To Know (patch.com) — Astoria‑Ditmars Restaurant Week is serving up discounted prix-fixe menus and special deals at 32 neighborhood restaurants, bars, and food carts across this Queens dining corridor. Running through April 26, the promotion showcases local favorites like Victory Garden Cafe and Cakes by Nerwan, giving residents a chance to enjoy multi-course meals and treats while supporting small businesses close to home.
3. Woman Killed After Being Struck By Box Truck On NYC Street, NYPD Says (patch.com) — Queens residents are mourning a 29-year-old neighborhood woman who was fatally struck by a box truck while using a crosswalk on Gates Avenue Friday morning. Police say the driver continued briefly before being stopped nearby, and the investigation is ongoing, while her family seeks support to return her remains to Ecuador for burial.
4. Homeless woman from Chicago charged with arson for setting fires at three Maspeth locations that injured four: DA (qns.com subscription) — A woman is being held without bail after allegedly setting multiple fires around Maspeth, including at a Flushing Avenue restaurant and the Maspeth Jewish Center, injuring residents and a firefighter. Queens prosecutors say the April 13 blaze spree endangered local businesses and neighbors; the defendant faces up to 25 years if convicted and is due back in Queens Criminal Court on May 13.
5. Queens community comes together to find solutions (ny1.com) — Neighbors in Queens Village gathered at Maranatha Baptist Church to grieve a teen’s shooting in Roy Wilkins Park and talk concrete ways to tackle gun violence and rising living costs. Local elected officials encouraged residents to stay engaged, promising more community-focused solution sessions ahead.
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