Hijacker Takes Over MTA Bus; Car-Free Halloween | Queens Top Stories

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Hijacker Takes Over Queens MTA Bus With Fake Gun, Crash Ensues: Cops

The MTA driver helped passengers to flee and then leaped out the window before the bus crashed into a utility pole, according to police.

Forest Hills Merchants Band Together To Install Holiday Lights

Each strand costs $825, and they are set to be hung either immediately before or after Thanksgiving.

These Astoria, LIC Streets Are Going Car-Free For Halloween

Special open-street trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin painting, and more are on tap in Astoria and Long Island City this week.

Couple Indicted For Third Time In Queens After Alleged Kidnapping: DA

The defendants were also indicted in August on kidnapping and assault charges, and in September on sex trafficking charges, the DA said.

Bayside Grad To Run 4 Marathons In 2 Days In Gun Safety Fundraiser

Fertig aims to raise $15, 000 through GoFundMe for Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit organization that advocates for gun control.