🌱 U-Haul Driver Injures 8 In Brooklyn + Conveyor Belt Sushi In Queens

Hey, everybody. It's Tuesday in Queens and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine. High: 53 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in and around Queens:

1. On Monday morning, at least eight people were mowed down by a U-Haul driver in a violent rampage. Weng Sor, 62, — who is now in police custody — traveled through multiple Brooklyn neighborhoods including Bay Ridge and Sunset Park, driving into bike lanes and onto sidewalks, according to police officials. "We have no idea of motives at this time but this wasn't an accident," said Councilman Justin Brannan, who represents Red Hook, in a tweet. Two of the eight victims are in critical condition; two others are in serious condition. (NBC New York)
2. A conveyor belt sushi chain is opening its first location in Queens. According to Commerical Observer, Kura Sushi will be opening up at Flushing’s Tangram shopping center, located at 37-12 Prince Street at 37th Avenue. This will mark the first location for the international chain —which has over 600 locations — in the five boroughs. (Eater NY)
3. A Connecticut woman has been charged for attempting to bring a loaded .222 caliber handgun through the security checkpoint at JFK Airport on Friday. The woman, from Greenwich, CT, was not ticketed to fly; she had a "gate pass" to accompany her child to their gate, according to TSA officials. The woman was arrested and is now facing weapons charges, along with a potential financial penalty of up to $15,000 for bringing a gun to a TSA security checkpoint. (FOX61 Hartford)

Today in Queens:

• Free Admission Tuesdays, At Queens Botanical Garden (8:00 AM)
• Celebrate Loving YOU, At The Shops At SkyView (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new job? Plenty of Queens area employers are looking to fill vacant roles. Click the link to view some of the latest available jobs in the area, from part-time to full-time. (Queens Patch)
• Ready to turn your app idea into a reality? Join the Queens Public Library on Mondays in February at 6:00 p.m. for an exciting introduction to app development and learn the skills you need to bring your vision to life. (Queens Public Library via Facebook)
• On Feb. 19, celebrate Black History Month with botanically-themed crafts and story time at the Queens Botanical Garden! The free event ($5 suggested donation) runs from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Registration is required; register here. (Queens Botanical Garden)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.