🌱 Wildflower Studios + Man Threatens Queens Diner Patrons

Morning, Queens! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Damp in the a.m., then breezy. High: 43 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories today in Queens:

1. BIG's Wildflower Studios project in Queens has received its construction green light from the Department of Buildings. The proposal was first revealed in 2019 by American actor, producer, and director Robert De Niro's Wildflower Development Group and BIG, and showed a 650,000 square foot production studio, located in the Astoria neighborhood of northwest Queens. Once complete, the studio will be the first vertical commercial film, television, and creative studio in the world. (ArchDaily)
2. On Saturday night, a Queens diner customer threatened people inside with a knife, following an argument with other customers. 47-year-old Kohrelle Brisco got into an argument with a man, went into the kitchen, and returned with a knife to chase customers around the diner and parking lot, according to eyewitness reports. He is facing charges of menacing and harassment. (WABC-TV)
3. A new Queens bar is looking to bring the energy of a city sports bar to Forest Hills. On Saturday, Roam opened just off Austin Street at 107-12 70th Rd. in the 1,800 square foot space previously occupied by Numero 28 pizzeria. To celebrate the Super Bowl and the bar's grand opening, the owners will run promotions on Feb. 13. (Queens Post)

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Today in Queens:

• Lunar New Year Storytime With Council Member Linda Lee, At Broadway Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Identifying Your Work Skills Webinar, At Glen Oaks Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Black History Month: Live Talk From Queens With Ralph McDaniels, At Long Island City Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Children's Garden Family Day at the Queens Botanical Garden returns on Sunday, March 27! Register now for a day full of planting activities and garden crafts. (Facebook)
• Join the Queens Museum on Feb. 13 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. for a public closing reception celebrating the Year of Uncertainty exhibitions and projects. (Facebook)
• Information regarding this week's COVID-19 testing sites in Queens hosted by NYC Health + Hospitals can be found here. Vaccination/ boosters are available at select sites for those who haven't received their shots yet. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander. 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, hiking, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.