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Fake doctor arrested at JFK after botched butt implant in Astoria home: NYPD
Fake doctor arrested at JFK after botched butt implant in Astoria home: NYPD

April 3, 2025 By Bill Parry

A fake doctor who was performing medical procedures without a license at an Astoria home was taken into custody on the night of Friday, March 28, after one of his patients went into cardiac arrest.

At around 1 p.m. that afternoon, Felipe Hoyos-Foronda, 38, injected a 31-year-old woman with lidocaine during a butt implant removal at the illegal practice he ran at 20-59 35th St. causing serious injuries, police said.

EMS responded to the location and rushed the victim to Mount Sinai Queens Hospital, where she was listed in critical condition. While paramedics were removing the patient from the office, Hoyos-Foronda slipped out of the house and drove off.

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Spring blooms bright in Queens: your guide to cherry blossom hotspots around the borough

Apr. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Cherry blossoms are already blooming across Queens, marking the arrival of spring. The sight of the delicate pink flowers marks the start of the special season in Queens, letting admirers take photos or simply appreciate the cherry blossoms’ beauty. The season, while brief, offers a chance to slow down and enjoy nature’s beauty and appreciate its fleeting nature. The cherry blossom isn’t just pretty to look at; the flower has tons of symbolism and history to learn about to make you enjoy them even more this Spring.