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Man Admits '70s WWI Veteran Killing | Queens Top Stories

Also: Philomena's pizza owner also announced pizza pop-ups are coming to Queens later this year | More money for litter patrols in Flushing.

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Queens Man Pleads Guilty to Killing WWI Veteran In 1976: DA

Martin Motta, 75, admitted to stabbing a World War I veteran in the head and robbing him of $7, 000 more than 40 years ago, prosecutors said.

Philomena's Pizza Owner, Heading To Italy, Announces NYC Pop-Ups

Philomena's owner and pizza-maker, Dave Acocella, was floored when he saw the Queens community line up in front of his pizza joint.

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Flushing Receives Litter Patrol Funding Amid Illegal Drop-Offs

More funding for mobile litter patrols is set to be injected across District 20 to clean up sidewalk litter and illegal drop-offs.

Innovation QNS Rezoning Faces Tense Council Hearing As Vote Nears

Lawmakers grilled the developers pushing the five-block Astoria rezoning, who admitted that its affordable housing is not fully funded.

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Bayside Math Teacher Awarded $20,000 For Exceptional Education Methods

A Bayside High School math teacher was awarded a prestigious award for his innovative teaching methods, which have influenced current and future teachers.

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