🌱 Voter Rally Outside Santos' Home + McDonald's Worker Slashes Woman

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Here are the top three stories today in Queens:

1. Voters rallied in Queens on Wednesday to call for Congress to expel Rep. George Santos. Those who rallied said Santos had lied about his background and heritage, making him unfit to serve. The demonstrators leveled that if he doesn't resign, he should be removed so people in his district can get their needs met. (WABC-TV)
2. A Queens man, convicted in December, has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Bently Butler led police on a high-speed chase while he drove drunk and high on the Southern State Parkway. Reaching 120 miles per hour, Butler ultimately drove into the center median, crashed, and tried to flee on foot. (Patch)
3. A McDonald’s worker in Queens slashed a woman in the face and leg. According to police, the suspect allegedly slashed a woman in the face inside the fast-food chain’s store early Wednesday and fled the scene. The altercation occurred after the two got into an argument inside the McDonald’s at 15901 Jamaica Ave. around midnight. (PIX11 New York News)

Today in Queens:

• Black History Speed Networking & Airport Opps Meeting At Mother Earth Juice Bar & Health Food Cafe (6:00 PM)
• "This is Home" Artist Talk At Flushing Town Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes are available to buy in the Queens area! If you're in the market for a new residence, check out the upcoming open houses in and around the Queens area this weekend. You might just find your new home. (Queens Patch)
• Looking to enjoy a virtual event this weekend? On Sunday, at 3 p.m., the Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel presents a virtual concert featuring New York’s jazziest R&B duo, Elasea Douglas and Sadiki Pierre, who will perform their favorite love songs along with selections of their original music! (Queens Chronicle)
• If you're feeling stuck personally or professionally and struggling with life and relationships, consider Dance Entropy's Adult Support Group. This facilitated group finds ways to support the unique needs of each member. (It's In Queens)

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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.