The Flushing Blog

A car struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Prince Street and Northern Boulevard on Sunday evening, leading to the death of the 79-year-old victim.

Police say that at approximately 6 p.m., authorities responded to a call about the collision. When they arrived, cops found an unconscious and unresponsive 79-year-old man.

EMS arrived and took him to New York Hospital Queens, where he then succumbed to his injuries.

The intersection is particularly busy and filled with cars because it leads straight to the highway.

A preliminary police investigation revealed that the pedestrian tried to cross Northern Boulevard street against the traffic light. He was hit by a 2016 Ford Explorer that was also crossing Northern.

The driver remained at the scene of the incident.

The NYPD’s Highway Patrol Collision Investigation Squad is conducting an ongoing investigation.

Authorities say they will release the victim’s name after proper notification to his next of kin.

Starting today, restaurants all across Bayside are raising money to support critically ill and injured children at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children.

The weeklong event features nine local restaurants that have agreed to donate a portion of their profits to the hospital.

“Families come to St. Mary’s in search of the best care possible, which we are proud to provide every single day,” said St. Mary’s CEO Eddie Simpser. “Every dollar raised this week will go toward critical care for children with special needs.”

Here’s the schedule of restaurants that will be donating parts of their profits this week:

• Monday, October 17: Pizzeria Uno and Fiamma 41
• Tuesday, October 18: Terrace Diner and Bourbon Street
• Wednesday, October 19: Palazzo and Kalamaki GR
• Thursday, October 20: Yogurt Couture and Monahan & Fitzgerald
• Friday, October 21: Trattoria 35

For more information about St. Mary’s Week, contact Victoria Falcone at vfalcone@stmaryskids.org.

It’s a nightmare scenario for anyone, but especially those who work early in the morning.

Police say that on Sunday, October 16, at approximately 6:22 a.m., a 51-year-old woman was walking to work along Horace Harding Expressway, near 60-07 168th Street, when an unknown man approached her from behind.

The man, pictured to the left, immediately placed her in a chokehold, which caused her to momentarily lose consciousness.

He threw her to the ground and “sexually assaulted her,” according to police.

Reports say she continued on to work and called her son, who reported the incident to authorities.

The suspect then got into his dark-colored 4-door began and fled westbound on Horace Harding.

Police say there are no arrests yet and the incident’s being investigated by the NYPD’s Queens Special Victims Squad.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM.

On Wednesday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m., the Whitestone community is having a town meeting at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church at 150-05 12th Avenue.

A representative from the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Members of the 109th Precinct will also be there to provide an update on safety in the neighborhood.

In addition, community members can sign up to receive a free smoke/CO detector alarm, courtesy of the FDNY and Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz.

A Flushing medical doctor was indicted on second-degree manslaughter charges as a result of a botched abortion that resulted in the death of a 30-year-old woman.

The arraignment alleges that 52-year-old Robert Rho, of Lake Success, New York caused the woman’s death by perforating her uterine wall and causing a disruption and transection of the uterine artery during a surgical procedure on July 9, 2016, at the Flushing health facility where he practices. He subsequently failed to provide her with appropriate and timely medical attention.

After the initial procedure, the arraignment states that the victim was bleeding profusely and underwent a second procedure. She was subsequently allowed to leave the Liberty Women’s Health Care of Queens, located at 37-01 Main St., with her sister, despite having collapsed and appearing disoriented.

On the way to her sister’s Bronx apartment, she reportedly fell unconscious. She was taken to a Bronx hospital where she was pronounced dead later that night after being given six units of blood.

If Rho is convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison.

 

Police are looking for a thief who pocketed more than $10,000 worth of watches in Whitestone.

Cops say that on Wednesday, September 28, at 10:30 a.m., the man pictured on the left entered a Hallmark store at 153-75 Cross Island Parkway.

The suspect, somehow without anyone noticing, walked behind the register and removed a key.

He used that key to open a watch display case and took 30 watches, worth more than $10K.

He placed them in his black book bag and left the store.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM.

With the presidential election fast approaching on Tuesday, November 7, the deadline to register to vote is on October 14.

With that in mind, Councilman Peter Koo teamed up with food delivery service website FlushingFood.com to register voters in the local area.

Until October 14, FlushingFood.com will include voter registration forms with each of their deliveries to encourage voter participation in the Asian American community. The company will also deliver voter registration forms even to residents who don’t order food, if called at 718-460-7858.

“New York City is the most diverse city in the world, and candidates are vying for Asian American support because they know we are a growing segment of the population,” Koo said. “Unfortunately, barriers in language often prevent new Americans from realizing their potential in the polls. especially in immigrant communities, voter education is often as simple as letting people know how to register.”

“That’s what we’re doing today,” he added. “FlushingFood.com is doing an outstanding service by carrying registration forms to its constituencies, and I encourage everyone to remember to take part in our democracy and register to vote.”

Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, Councilman Barry Grodenchik and the city Department of Transportation teamed up to give away free bike helmets to more than 1,000 residents in Oakland Gardens over the weekend.

The event was held at PS 46 Alley Pond School. DOT staff helped fit the helmets for all users and provided instructions on how to properly wear them.

“It is incredible important that we take proactive measures to bike safely whether we are going around the neighborhood as a leisurely activity or commuting,” Rozic said. “With the Kissena Velodrome and Eastern Queens Greenway in the heart of the neighborhood, I want to make sure our community knows we are working tot make protective gear accessible to ensure their everyday safety.”

Close by are two popular parks – Alley Pond Park and Cunningham Park – that many bicyclists enjoy riding through.

“People enjoy cycling in the streets, in the parks as well as in bike lanes year round, and as ridership continues to grow, it is important that we encourage rider safety,” Grodenchik said.

 

Last week, Assemblyman Edward Braunstein presented a check to the Douglaston/Little Neck Community Library at their National Art League Student Art Show.

The $125,000 grant was allocated to replace the windows and doors at the library.

“The Douglaston/Little Neck Community Library has one of the highest circulation rates in the Queens Library system and the building is in need of repair so that its many users are properly served,” Braunstein said. “I am pleased to provide the Douglaston/Little Neck Library with a $125,000 grant for much needed window and door replacement.”