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Quashing The Tale Of Two Long Island Cities | Queens Top Stories

Also: Three former Rikers officers pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining their salaries in a sick leave scheme.

For his birthday next week, Lashawn Marston wants social justice for Long Island City.
For his birthday next week, Lashawn Marston wants social justice for Long Island City. (Coral Murphy Marcos/Patch)

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

A Hunger Strike To Quash The Tale Of Two Long Island Cities

For his birthday next week, Lashawn Marston wants social justice for Long Island City.

Three Former Rikers Officers Plead Guilty To Sick Leave Fraud: Feds

Eduardo Trinidad, Monica Coaxum, Steven Cange, pleaded guilty after fraudulently obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars in salary.

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Austin Street Car-Free Proposal Grips Business Leader Opposition

The president of the Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce argued that redesigning segments of the street to be car-free would be disruptive.

Bayside Student Wins Congressional App Contest, Invited To The Capitol

Yip, 16, won in New York's Sixth District by creating the app "Sit Straight!, " which helps people straighten their posture.

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Attackers In Anti-Asian Jackson Heights Assault Arrested: Police

Natalie Plaza and Elijah Fernandez were arrested on hate crime and assault charges after they attacked two people of Asian descent.

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