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Wild Car Chase, Trader Joe's Debunks Opening | Queens Top Stories

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A wild chase saw a 25-year-old man pinned between two cars, slammed into by a pick-up and shot at in College Point this month, police said.
A wild chase saw a 25-year-old man pinned between two cars, slammed into by a pick-up and shot at in College Point this month, police said. (Courtesy of NYPD)

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Driver Flees Armed Gunman After Being Hit By Pick-Up In Queens: Cops

A wild chase saw a 25-year-old man pinned between two cars, slammed into by a pick-up and shot at in College Point this month, police said.

No, Trader Joe's Is Not Opening A Forest Hills Outpost

A representative for the supermarket chain confirmed that a Forest Hills location is not on the list of upcoming Trader Joe's openings.

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Queens Man Sentenced To Prison After Killing WWI Veteran in 1976: DA

Martin Motta, 75, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the death of veteran George Clarence Seitz in 1976, prosecutors said.

Greek Restaurant To Replace Calexico In Big Astoria Space

Nisi Mediterranean will open up within weeks in the prominent 30th Avenue storefront that has cycled through four eateries in eight years.

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'Pardon My Sub' Sandwich Shop Opens In Bayside

The Bayside Village BID said the new sandwich joint near 40th Avenue is open for business.

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