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Jamaica man admits to running down estranged wife with SUV and stabbing her in front of their kids: DA

Posted September 5, 2023 by schnepsrestagent

Sep. 5, 2023 By Bill Parry Jamaica resident Stephen Giraldo pleaded guilty in Queens Supreme Court on Tuesday, Sept. 5, to attempted murder charges for slamming into his estranged wife with his SUV and then stabbing her in the presence of their three children who witnessed the assault as passengers in their father’s vehicle. The mother survived the attack but has not regained consciousness since the December 2022 assault and remains under care, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Giraldo, 36, of 144th Street in Jamaica, pleaded guilty to attempted murder before Queens Supreme Court Justice Michael Yavinsky who…
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Queens jury convicts Flushing man of attempted murder in Wolverine-style attack on BLM protesters in 2020: DA

Posted August 21, 2023 by schnepsrestagent

Aug. 21, 2023 By Bill Parry A Flushing man was found guilty on Aug. 18 of attempted murder in the Wolverine-style attack on peaceful Black Lives Matter demonstrators in June 2020, first charging at them wearing a glove with serrated blades and then attempting to run them over driving his SUV on the sidewalk in…
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Queens DA Katz expanding initiative to combat retail theft across borough after successful pilot in three precincts

Posted August 15, 2023 by schnepsrestagent

Aug. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and the NYPD announced the borough-wide expansion of her Merchants Business Improvement Program on Aug. 15. Piloted in Jamaica, Flushing and Astoria last spring, the initiative combats repeat shoplifting and the harassment and threatening of customers and store staff by a handful of repeat…
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Queens DA Katz warns supporters that Grasso will run as third-party candidate in November

Posted July 4, 2023 by schnepsrestagent

Jul. 4, 2023 By Bill Parry Despite her landslide victory in the June 27 Democratic primary, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz is reminding her supporters that there is still work to be done in her re-election bid. Katz acknowledged that retired Judge George Grasso, who had a disappointing second-place finish in the primary, will continue…
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New Hyde Park man charged with attempting to pay underage girls for explicit photos, sex acts in Flushing: DA

Posted June 29, 2023 by schnepsrestagent

Jun. 29, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb A New Hyde Park man has been charged with promoting a sexual performance by a child and other crimes after allegedly paying a 14-year old girl to perform a sex act and take lewd photos/videos of him in a Flushing park as well as trying to pay a 12-year-old…
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Queens DA Katz declares victory in Democratic primary

Posted June 27, 2023 by schnepsrestagent

Jun. 27, 2023 By Bill Parry

Queens DA challenger receives endorsements from pair of Asian-American advocacy groups in Flushing

Posted June 16, 2023 by schnepsrestagent

Jun. 16, 2023 By Bill Parry

Retired state Supreme Court Judge George Grasso was in Flushing on June 15 where he received endorsements in his campaign for Queens district attorney from two Asian-American political advocacy organizations just two days before the start of early voting for the June 27 Democratic primary election.

BP Richards, DA Katz host Pride celebration at Queens Borough Hall

Posted June 15, 2023 by schnepsrestagent

Jun. 15, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and District Attorney Melinda Katz hosted a pride celebration on Wednesday, June 14, at Queens Borough Hall where several leaders in the LGBTQIA+ community were honored for their work and activism. “Happy Pride, Queens! I thank everyone who helped us celebrate, including Queens District…
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Annual Memorial Day ceremony held at Korean War memorial in Kissena Park

Posted May 30, 2023 by schnepsrestagent

May. 30, 2023 By Julia Moro On Friday, May 26, the second annual Memorial Day Ceremony in Kissena Park brought live music, local dignitaries, veterans groups, a presentation of the Colors by members of the Francis Lewis High School JROTC, a flower-laying ceremony and more to the Flushing community. Those in attendance included Councilwoman Sandra…
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Flushing pet groomer arraigned on animal cruelty charges after dog dies during session: DA

Posted May 25, 2023 by schnepsrestagent

May. 25, 2023 By Bill Parry A Flushing man was criminally charged with animal cruelty and other crimes following the death of a 4-year-old Maltese dog that was allegedly abused during a grooming session, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Lee Yat Sing, 31, of 72nd Road, was arraigned May 24 in Queens Criminal…
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