🌱 Queens Man Arrested For Stealing A Bus + Cold Weather Arriving

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 29 Low: 21.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Queens:

1. A Queens man was indicted on Monday after police say he stole a school bus last month and took it for a joyride across Kings County. Authorities say he caused injuries to multiple people and heavy-duty property damage. Anthony Reyes, 43, of Jamaica, Queens, is being held on bond and due back in court on March 11. (Brooklyn Paper)
2. Two Queen lawmakers are asking for legislative action to protect street vendors. The bill would eliminate the cap on licenses and allow small businesses to receive relief aid. This week, the state released the 2022 Executive Budget that included relief money for small businesses, but street vendors in NYC are currently ineligible for it. (QNS.com)
3. Many New York officials are telling residents to prepare for “dangerous” cold weather this weekend. Many regions are expected to experience below-freezing temperatures and wind chills as low as negative 30 degrees. (Hudson Valley Post)

Today in Queens:

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From my notebook:

• On Nextdoor Neighbor in Cambria Hts, a resident is looking for a dog walker in the neighborhood. (Nextdoor)
• A person on Nextdoor Neighbor in Astoria posted a photo of a cat, asking if anyone is missing their pet. (Nextdoor)
• A resident shared on Nextdoor in Jamaica Estates West that there are huge potholes and construction all along Van Wyck from Hillside Ave to Linden Blvd. (Nextdoor)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners, and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, hiking, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.