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Astoria Starbucks Strike + QPL Against Cuts | Queens Top Stories
Also: A Queens man was sentenced to prison after a fatal shooting in 2021. | A struggle with a thief sent a woman flying down steps.
Queens, NY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Queens Patch network to talk about tonight.
Astoria Starbucks Workers Protest Against Understaffing, Reduced Hours
Workers at the Astoria Boulevard and Ditmars locations picketed Wednesday morning, demanding Starbucks fully staff stores.
Queens Public Library Asks Pols To Reverse Proposed Budget Cuts
One of the largest public library systems in the United States is asking lawmakers to reverse the proposed budget cuts.
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Queens Man Sentenced After 2021 Shooting In Jamaica: DA
Giron Figueroa, 21, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday after he shot dead Albert Serrato, prosecutors said.
Struggle With Queens Subway Thief Sends Woman Flying Down Steps: NYPD
The 26-year-old was trying to get her phone back when she fell down a flight of stairs in a Queens station, authorities said.
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Bayside Hospital Gets Grant To Help Children With Limited Mobility
The hospital will purchase Trexo devices, which teach children to walk by gently moving a child's legs in a repetitive gait pattern.
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