🌱 BK Man Arrested For Dec. Queens Shooting + Blood Donors In Queens

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Queens Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, windy and colder. High: 29 Low: 8.

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Here are the top three stories in Queens today:

1. A Brooklyn man has been arrested for a shooting that took place in Cambria Heights in December which injured a 17-year-old, according to NYPD. On Wednesday, 23-year-old Michael Tiru was arrested for attempted assault after he and other men shot at a group of people at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and 228th Street on New Year's Eve. One of those shots struck the victim in the abdomen and caused non-fatal injuries. (Patch)
2. To counter its greatest blood shortage in a decade, the New York Blood Center is seeking blood donors in Queens. Many blood drives will be taking place across the borough this month, with the first taking place on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Other blood drives will take place through Feb. 26 in neighborhoods including Kew Gardens, Long Island City, Jamaica, and more. Click the link to view all the upcoming blood drives. (Queens Chronicle)
3. A driver in Fresh Meadows has been charged with a DWI after his SUV crashed and landed on top of two parked cars. On Tuesday, 50-year-old Zahir Kahn lost control of his vehicle on 53rd Avenue and crashed in what residents say sounded like "an earthquake." Kahn then attempted to back off the parked cars but had no success. He has been charged with driving while intoxicated. (ABC 7 NY)

Today in Queens:

• Red Velvet Burlesque Show, At 81-08 Roosevelt Ave. in Jackson Heights (6:00 PM)
• Stillness (Friday Concert) by Sputter Box, At Art House Astoria Conservatory For Music and Art (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Queens Botanical Garden is hiring! They're looking for talented individuals to join the team in these roles: Seasonal Garden Assistant, Botanical Garden Maintainer, Communications & Marketing Manager, Education Instructor, and Farm & Compost Intern. Apply here. (Queens Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• The Chuck Berry Rock & Roll Concert Party with Keith “The Captain” Gamble will take place at Flushing Town Hall tonight (Feb. 3) at 8:00 p.m. Get your tickets here. (Queens, New York via Facebook)
• Time is running out to view the Queens Museum's current season! Book your free tickets to see exhibitions such as Xaviera Simmons: "Crisis Makes A Book Club," "The Future's Vessel: Glass at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair," and more. (Queens Museum via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you soon!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.