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3 people killed in Queens coffee cart crash, police say

A deadly car crash involving a food truck in Queens killed at least three people Monday morning, according to the NYPD.

Elderly NYC motorist kills 2, himself after speeding through intersection, straight into food truck: ‘It happened so fast’

Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk,'' shaken food-truck worker ...
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UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit

The Queens crash is another reminder that speed kills — and that the city has the power to lower its speed limit.
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Astoria Community Mourns as Three Die in Tragic Food Truck Collision on Queens Street

An elderly driver in Astoria, Queens struck two pedestrians with his car, leading to three fatalities, including the driver.
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Video shows lead up to police killing of knife-wielding man in Astoria

The New York attorney general’s office on Tuesday released footage of the police shooting of a knife-wielding 60-year-old man in Astoria earlier this year as the AG continues their investigation into ...
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A 58,000-square-foot waterfront esplanade just opened in Astoria

This space is also a community connector. Nearly 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail is set to open, bringing cafes, ...

Queens business owners sue to stop bike lane installation on 31st Street

Store owners in Astoria are fighting against the city to stop it from installing a new bike lane along 31st Street. The ...