Queens #Shmira responded to a hotline call on the opening day of the #USOPEN regarding vandalism and defacement at the Yitzhak Rabin Walk Grove in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Our members promptly responded and cleaned and buffed the marbleized inscription and scripture located at the entrance of the walkway, helping restore the area’s appearance. Members also cleaned and polished the nearby United Nations recognition monument located near the entrance of the @QueensMuseum . Queens Shmira remains committed to responding to community concerns and helping preserve public spaces and important landmarks throughout our community. Queens Shmira 24/7 Hotline: 718-329-4444 @NYCParks @usopen @AllianceForFMCP @FMCP_NYC

🚨INCIDENT RESPONSE UPDATE🚨 Hit-and-Run - Main Street/Jewel Avenue; Tonight, 8:30 PM QUEENS SHMIRA VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION: Following a multi-vehicle collision on Main Street, our volunteers immediately responded to secure the scene and assist law enforcement. Incident: A white BMW SUV struck multiple parked vehicles near Jewel Avenue. The driver fled the scene on foot, stumbling down Main Street toward Vleigh Place before disappearing into nearby apartment complexes. Our Response: Our volunteers were dispatched and arrived on scene within minutes to secure the area and maintain traffic safety. They obtained CCTV footage to assist @NYPD107Pct officers who canvased the neighborhood in search of the suspect. A community member followed the individual & provided real-time updates to law enforcement. Our team maintained scene safety throughout the incident until @FDNY arrived, assessed the damaged vehicle, & cleared it for removal. The suspect remains at large. #NYPD detectives will be investigating. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION: 📞 *Queens Shmira: 718-329-4444 & 911 Thank you to our dedicated volunteers who dropped everything to respond and keep our community safe tonight. This is what we do-24/7, 365 days a year. Queens Shmira - Your Community. Our Mission.