Another Rikers Island Death, Funds For Precincts | Queens Top Stories

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Rikers Island Inmate Dies, Raising Toll To 18 Deaths In 2022: Reports

Another inmate in custody died on Monday, raising the toll at the facility to 18 deaths this year, according to reports.

Forest Hills Elected Asks $700K To Buy Precincts Cop Cars, Cameras

New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo, Jr. has requested for more than $700, 000 in city funds for precincts in Forest Hills and Kew Gardens.

Construction Worker Falls Off Bridge, Fatally Struck In Queens: NYPD

A construction worker fell off the Roosevelt Avenue Bridge and landed on the Van Wyck Expressway Tuesday morning, police said.

Queens World Film Festival Officially Begins

Tickets start at $11.25 and showtimes will vary.

3 Ways To Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos In Queens

Patch compiled a list of three events in Queens celebrating the holiday.