🌱 Bronx-Whitestone Bridge Crash + Harsh Hurricane Season Predicted

Good morning, everybody! It's Thursday in Queens and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Keep reading for the latest.

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First, today's weather:

A brief afternoon shower. High: 66 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Queens:

1. Six were injured in a crash on the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge on Wednesday. According to FDNY, all of the six were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries. As of Wednesday afternoon, there is no word on what caused the crash or how many vehicles were involved. The crash occurred on the southbound side of the bridge, causing slowed traffic from the Bronx into Queens. (Patch)
2. Two brothers and NYPD officers who were accused of being part of a prostitution conspiracy have been acquitted. At the trial on Tuesday, the officers were acquitted by arguing that they had simply planned their cousin's bachelor party and were not involved in the prostitution ring. According to authorities, the eight-brothel prostitution and gambling operation was overseen by retired Detective Ludwig Paz and his wife. (New York Daily News)
3. Queens residents fear the worst as meteorologists predict a harsh hurricane season. With Hurricane Ida less than a year behind us, forecasters believe that 14-21 named storms will hit the Atlantic coast this season, with three to six of them potentially becoming hurricanes. New York City Mayor Eric Adams encourages New Yorkers to know which of the six evacuation zones they live in and to be ready to evacuate when the time comes. (CBS New York)

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Today in Queens:

• Corporate Volunteer Day at Queens Botanical Garden (9:30 AM)
• Farm Community Volunteer Days at Queens Botanical Garden (9:30 AM)
• ECF Wellness and Safety Series Online (10:00 AM)
• CIDNY Presents: Know Your Rights Housing Resource Fair Online (1:00 PM)
• Online Job Applications at Queens Libraries (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Queens Borough President Donovan Richards paid respects to veterans and service members on Wednesday. The Memorial Day ceremony at Borough Hall took place in remembrance of those who have served. (Facebook)
• Looking for a way to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend? Queens Chamber of Commerce has you covered! Whether it's a parade, a John Legend Concert, or a delicious bite to eat, there's something for everyone. (Facebook)
• Queens Museum is celebrating Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by celebrating Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi. Click the link to see his famous "Chassis Fountain," commissioned by the Ford Motor Company for the 1939-40 World's Fair. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.