🌱 Spiderman Statue In Forest Hills + 2nd Arrest In Hammer Attack

Good morning, Queens! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on in Queens today.

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 48 Low: 39.

One of the easiest ways to connect with local customers and stay top-of-mind in town is to sponsor the Queens Daily. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top three stories in Queens today:

1. The 38-year-old man who was knocked unconscious after being shoved on an NYC sidewalk has died of injuries. The victim, Jose Luis Figueroa, of Manhattan, got into a conversation with the suspect at the corner of Jamaica Avenue and 132nd Street in Richmond Hill around 8 p.m. Feb. 14 when the suspect shoved him to the ground and robbed him. Figueroa's case has now been ruled a homicide; no arrests have been made at this time. (NBC New York)
2. A second arrest was made in connection with last week's hammer attack at the Queens Plaza subway station. According to the Queens District Attorney’s Office, 57-year-old Denise Alston has been accused of using the victim’s credit card just hours after the attack to make a $19 purchase. Alston has been charged with criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny, identity theft, and more; she could face up to four years in prison if convicted. (Spectrum News NY1)
3. Plans for a Spiderman statue in Forest Hills are beginning to take shape, thanks to one resident. Larry Ng, a longtime Forest Hills resident, is trying to rally the community around his plan to erect a statue of the web-slinging super-hero at a public space in the neighborhood. According to the original Marvel comic book series, Parker lived at 20 Ingram Street with his Aunt May and Uncle Ben, however, Ng noted there is no physical recognition of Spiderman in Forest Hills despite the fictional character growing up there. (Queens Post)

From our sponsor:

Today's Queens Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com.

Today in Queens:

• You Be the Judge, At Steinway Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Creative Aging: A 3D Art Workshop - Working With Clay, At Glen Oaks Branch Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Queens Borough President Donovan Richards believes we need better buses in NYC. Yesterday, he stood with Riders Alliance to call for improvements to the bus system that benefit riders and better connect our boroughs. (Facebook)
• The excitement for this year’s community board appointment process was tremendous, as a near-record 884 people filled out applications. (Facebook)
• March is the last month to enjoy free garden admission at the Queens Botanical Garden. From April 1 through Oct. 31, admission prices apply at entrances. (Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• The Glendale Comedy Show Returns to the Avenue (March 4)
• 2022-2023 Registration is Opens for NYC DOE 3K & 4K For All!! Schedule a Tour Today (March 5)
• And Is Renewed: Yvette Keong, soprano & Nicole Cloutier, piano (March 5)
• No Limits - The Resilient Mindset with Leah Goldstein (March 6)
• Success Academy [Español], Sesión de información virtual (March 8)
• The Learning Experience- Summer Camp Ages 2-10 years old (March 10)
• Add your event

Loving the Queens Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business featured in front of readers

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. 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, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.