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Emelinda Paulino De Rivas was arrested after customs officials found 28 pounds of cocaine in the wheels of her wheelchair, authorities said.
Emelinda Paulino De Rivas was arrested after customs officials found 28 pounds of cocaine in the wheels of her wheelchair, authorities said. (Courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

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Woman Lands At JFK With Cocaine Worth $450K In Wheelchair Wheels: Feds

Emelinda Paulino De Rivas was arrested after customs officials found 28 pounds of cocaine in the wheels of her wheelchair, authorities said.

Maspeth Park Set To Be Completed By Summer 2023, Work Underway: DOT

The park will offer expanded green space and recreational amenities, including a basketball court, game tables, and a skate plaza.

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Bayside Nursing Home Makes 2022 U.S. News Best List

The nursing home in Bayside, located at 42-41 201st St., scored "high performing" in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.

Two Queens Men Plead Guilty To Fatal South Richmond Hill Shooting: DA

Richard Davenport. 46, and Neville Brown, 42, each pleaded guilty to manslaughter after fatally shooting two men, prosecutors said.

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Auto Parts Chain Wants LIC Rezoning For New 7-Story HQ, Plans Show

Dutch Kills' industrial past and its high-rise future are colliding in Parts Authority's proposal to build a glassy corporate headquarters.

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