CORONA, NY — Police discovered 64-year-old Oswaldo Gomez, known to New York City and her Jackson Heights community as the impenetrably cheerful Ms. Colombia, dead on Wednesday morning at Jacob Riis Park. Police do not suspect foul play and the investigation remains ongoing.

“Ms. Colombia brought life and character to Jackson Heights,” Council Member Francisco Moya said. “This city is a little less colorful and a little less brilliant without her here. Ms. Colombia knew who she was and had the courage to be exactly that, every day. We should all be so brave. Rest in peace, Ms. Colombia, an institution of Jackson Heights, a treasure of Queens.”

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