Ex-Rikers Officer Charged With Accepting Bribes | Queens Top Stories

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Former Rikers Officer Charged For Bribery, Drug Contraband: Feds

Karin Robinson, 29, was arrested for accepting bribes and smuggling contraband from an inmate at Rikers Island, prosecutors said.

Forest Hills Greenery: Check Out The 8,000 Trees In The Neighborhood

Forest Hills is composed of over 212 tree species, according to the map, and have added over $1, 280, 688.22 of annual benefits.

Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking Teen In Jamaica: DA

Darius Fleming, 30, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after forcing the teenager to have sex with strangers for cash, prosecutors said.

Astoria Robber Shoves Woman, Snatches Her Purse, Police Say

The 36-year-old woman was robbed in broad daylight on New Year's Day while walking down an Astoria street, according to police.

Bayside Girl Scout Troop Collects Dozens Of Coats For Queens Nonprofit

Troop 4562 received 85 coats through their holiday coat drive on Dec. 10.