Sep. 24, 2024 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted a Flushing man on murder and weapons charges for allegedly stabbing his wife to death in front of horrified customers inside her place of employment at a Kissena Boulevard spa during the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 3. Jiahai Ma, 25, of Cherry Avenue,…
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Flushing woman convicted of murdering prominent immigration attorney after being dropped as client: DA
Sep. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry A Flushing woman faces 25 years to life in prison after being convicted of murder on Friday for killing her immigration attorney in 2022. The attorney had dropped her as a client shortly before she fatally stabbed him. Xiaoning Zhang,27, of Kissena Boulevard, was found guilty by a…
Queens DA shares tips for homeowners on how to prevent squatters and deed theft
Aug. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Queens District Attorney’s Office held an informational webinar earlier this week on deed protection and squatter prevention geared toward homeowners. It was scheduled in partnership with Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who represents Howard Beach and Rockaway. The Assembly Member shared that her constituents frequently ask about…
Flushing man indicted in fatal collision that killed 10-year-old boy in East Elmhurst last month: DA
Apr. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Flushing man was indicted by a Queens grand jury in a fatal collision that killed an 8-year-old boy in East Elmhurst last month.
Notorious Flushing squatter indicted for illegal occupancy and other crimes: DA
Apr. 18, 2024 By Bill Parry
While homeowners across Northeast Queens have rallied against squatters in their properties in recent months, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz launched an investigation against one of the most notorious offenders.
College Point building inspector criminally charged with taking bribes to close complaints: DA
Apr. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry
A College Point man who works as an inspector at the city’s Department of Buildings is accused of accepting bribes in exchange for overlooking potential violations at various Queens locations on multiple occasions since January 2023.
American Softball League kickstarts season with an outpouring of support in Ozone Park
Apr. 9, 2024 By Anthony Medina The American Softball League, a non-profit organization dedicated to giving individuals with developmental disabilities a chance to live their lives to the fullest, welcomed dozens of families and caretakers on its opening day at Vito Locascio Field, in Ozone Park, on Saturday, April 8. Organizers at the opening day…
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Corona man indicted for sex trafficking 17-year-old migrant: DA
Mar. 29, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Corona man was criminally charged in Queens Supreme Court on Wednesday, accused of recruiting a 17-year-old female migrant to have sex with strangers for his own profit.
Queens DA, elected officials highlight recent scams targeting older adults, add advice on self-protection
Mar. 18, 2024 By Bill Parry Two days after Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced she had brought charges against a Flushing man for scamming more than $600,000 from seniors across the country, her office hosted a presentation at the Ridgewood Older Adult Center on Mar. 12 to coach participants on how they can avoid being victims of similar schemes. “Education is key to preventing fraudulent activity, particularly among the senior population,” Katz said. “To this end, my office has been actively engaging with senior centers across the borough, providing insights on the warning signs of common scams.” Fei Liang,…
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College Point man gets 18 years for firing an assault rifle at NYPD officers responding to domestic violence call: DA
Feb. 6, 2024 By Bill Parry
A College Point man was sentenced Tuesday in Queens Supreme Court to 18 years in prison for firing an assault weapon at NYPD officers who were responding to a 911 call from his girlfriend and mother in 2020.