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Call For Cyclist Safety, Planet Fitness Thieves | Queens Top Stories

Also: A French, Filipino-inspired dessert shop will open in Little Neck. | The Queens justice system faces a shortage of court reporters.

The request comes after Tamara Chuchi Kao was fatally struck by the driver of a cement truck while riding a Citi Bike.
The request comes after Tamara Chuchi Kao was fatally struck by the driver of a cement truck while riding a Citi Bike. (David Allen/Patch)

Queens, NY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Queens Patch network to talk about tonight.

Cyclist Death's Spurs Astoria Pols' Plea For More Protected Bike Lanes

The request comes after Tamara Chuchi Kao was fatally struck by the driver of a cement truck while riding a Citi Bike.

Women Steal Credit Cards From Forest Hills Planet Fitness Lockers: PD

Police are searching for the two women that made unauthorized transactions using stolen credit cards.

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French, Filipino-Inspired Dessert Shop To Open In Little Neck

Fern & Aurora, located at 39-02 Little Neck Parkway, will open in the coming weeks to serve French and Filipino-inspired desserts.

Queens Man Charged After Allegedly Posting Explicit Child Images: Feds

Angel Almeida, who has a 2019 felony conviction in Florida for burglary, was arraigned at a federal court in Brooklyn.

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Queens Justice System Faces Shortage Of Court Reporters

The country is facing a shortage of over 5, 500 court reporters as graduates in the field are decreasing.

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