Queens small businesses push for stronger safety measures after attempted robberies

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — Business owners in Queens are calling for stronger public safety measures after an attempted break-in at one of Woodhaven’s most well-known landmarks. The incident happened earlier this month at Neir’s Tavern, a nearly 200-year-old establishment in Woodhaven. Surveillance video shows at least four men with their faces covered, apparently trying to […]

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