🌱 7 Queens Home Burglarized + Biz Leaders Rally For Federal Aid

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First, today's weather:

A little rain. High: 51 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Queens today:

1. The NYPD is currently searching for a burglary suspect who reportedly broke into seven homes throughout Queens and stole more than $120,000 worth of property. Authorities said an East Flushing homeowner's surveillance video caught a thief rummaging through their belongings when they were away. This suspect may not have acted alone, though: Police also said three men broke into a home near Laburnum Avenue and 59th Street, stealing $22,000 worth of property. Anyone with any information that could help identify the suspects is asked to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-8477. (CBS New York)
2. On Friday, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney rallied with Queens business leaders, restaurant owners, and suppliers to get federal legislation passed for restaurant industry aid. The group gathered at the Court Square Diner in Long Island City to call on Congress to pass three of Maloney's bills, which would provide relief to restaurant businesses across the country that have been impacted by the pandemic. "I thank the good work and advocacy of the Queens Chamber of Commerce for helping restaurants and small businesses keep their doors open, and I am proud to be their voice in the halls of Congress," said Maloney at the rally. (QNS.com)
3. As pandemic restrictions ease up, Queens courtrooms are ready to hold more trials and "bring justice to court users quicker," say local judges. The reduction of social distancing requirements from six to three feet will allow the court to increase its trial capacity from six to 10 simultaneous trials. "Our workforce is effectively fully vaccinated ... and we have a powerful, productive new hybrid operating model to help us manage our dockets and deliver justice services as effectively, efficiently, and safely as possible," said Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. (Queens Daily Eagle)

Today in Queens:

• Virtual Lunar New Year Storytime With Council Member Sandra Ung, Hosted By Queensbridge Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Virtual Exploration With NY Aquarium: Mysteries Of The Midnight Zone, Hosted By Queensbridge Branch Library (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Queens Borough President Donovan Richards shared a post in celebration of International Mother Language Day yesterday, "in honor of those who died in 1952 protecting their native language in Bangladesh and in honor of the more than 350 languages and dialects spoken here in The World’s Borough." (Facebook)
• Need a break from the indoors? Sign the kids up for Queens Botanical Garden's After School Adventures. On Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 5, children can use the Garden as an outdoor classroom, with a blend of structured and freeform exploration. Learn more here. (Facebook)
• Find your new best friend at a Queens animal shelter! See our roundup of this week's local adoptable animals. (Queens Patch)

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— 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.