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Actor George Takei, best known for his role in Star Trek, started a petition to expel Santos, the embattled Republican, from the House.
Actor George Takei, best known for his role in Star Trek, started a petition to expel Santos, the embattled Republican, from the House. ((AP Photo/Alex Brandon | Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP))

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Battle Of The Georges: Actor Takei Starts Petition To Expel Santos

Actor George Takei, best known for his role in Star Trek, started a petition to expel Santos, the embattled Republican, from the House.

LIC Contractor Indicted After Defrauding State Of Over $7 Million: DA

Oneteam Restoration and its owner Mario Rojas Jr. were indicted with insurance fraud and falsifying business records, Bragg said.

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13-Year-Old Arrested After 2 Teens Shot Near Queens School: NYPD

A 16-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy were shot near Q492 Campus Magnet High School in Cambria Heights, police said.

Queens Man Sentenced To Prison Cash Prize Fraud Scheme: Feds

Scott Gammon was sentenced to three years in prison after mailing people fake prize notifications for five years, prosecutors said.

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Michaels Store In Fresh Meadows To Shutter In February

The store was located at 187-04 Horace Harding Expressway, and it's scheduled to close on Feb. 23.

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