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Astoria Girl Struck, Killed By SUV Driver | Queens Top Stories

Also: Preliminary data shows the minke whale that was found washed ashore in Queens died from a vessel strike.

Naadhun Dolma died after she was struck by an SUV driver at the intersection of Newton Road and 45 Street on Feb. 17, authorities said.
Naadhun Dolma died after she was struck by an SUV driver at the intersection of Newton Road and 45 Street on Feb. 17, authorities said. (Google Maps)

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Seven-Year-Old Astoria Girl Struck, Killed By SUV Driver: Police

Naadhun Dolma died after she was struck by an SUV driver at the intersection of Newton Road and 45 Street on Feb. 17, authorities said.

Minke Whale Found Washed Ashore In Queens Died From A Vessel Strike: NOAA

A necropsy determined the cause of death to be "blunt force trauma, " with preliminary evidence showing the whale died from a vessel strike.

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Noguchi Museum, Chocolate Factory Theater Get Millions In Funds

The Noguchi Museum was granted $3 million, while the Chocolate Factory Theater was allocated $2 million.

Forest Hills Petition To Make Austin Street Car-Free Nears Goal

Forest Hills resident Pedro Rodriguez started a petition requesting the city's Department of Transportation increase pedestrian space.

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Dog Café Opens For Business On Francis Lewis Boulevard

Annie's Social, located at 34-01 Francis Lewis Blvd., opened on Saturday and replaced a Subway sandwich shop.

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