Samurai Sword Attack Was An ‘Accident,’ Defendant Says
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Karla Barba testified in her own defense, stating that the two severe wounds that Franklin Larrea suffered inside their apartment were the result of self-defense.
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MTA Will Raise Speed Limit On Several Queens Subway Lines
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An MTA safety committee has approved a series of speed limit increases on Queens subway lines in Astoria, Forest Hills Jackson Heights and Elmhurst.
Read MoreDromm, Community Rally to Denounce ‘Anti-Gay’ Tattoo Shop
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Councilmember Daniel Dromm joined attorney Ali Najmi and Elmhurst resident Jeremy Valarezo at the rally on the corner of 78th Street and Roosevelt Avenue.
Read MoreKatz Talks Amazon, Census and Jobs Ahead of Annual State of the Borough
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Katz declined to discuss her bid for DA during the 45-minute meeting at Borough Hall.
Read MoreCoalition Rallies to Demand 'DA Accountability' in Queens
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‘For 30 years, the Queens Criminal Courthouse has been a revolving door for people of color.’
Read MoreSmall Business Advocates Gather to Support Jobs Protection Act
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“Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. They provide jobs and make our city culturally rich.”
Read MoreMTA Promises L Train Service Will ‘Be Scheduled 24/7’ During Repairs
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The MTA estimates that the new construction plan will impact L train service for approximately 15-20 months.
Read MoreNYC First Lady Champions Mental Health Services For DV Survivors
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McCray met with leaders and survivors for a round table discussion, which underscored her commitment to mental health treatment.
Read MoreMcCray Launches Official ThriveNYC Office
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McCray visited the Queens’ Family Justice Center to celebrate the second anniversary of the agency’s mental health services.
Read More‘It Looked Like a Peeled Banana’ — Cop Describes Gory Samurai Sword Scene
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Karla Barba is accused of hacking her then fiance Franklin Lorrea’s arm with a samurai sword inside their apartment in June 2016.
Read MoreFlatlands Man Nabbed For Woodhaven Laundry Attack
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An employee of the laundromat said Bennett punched her in the face and dragged her into the bathroom where he choked her until she lost consciousness.
Read MoreLaundromat Employee Assaulted In Woodhaven
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The woman was inside the Family Laundry on Jamaica Avenue when a man approached her and punched her in the face.
Read MoreRego Park Woman Dies In House Fire
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Anna Latek was found unconscious inside her fifth-floor apartment on 62nd Avenue as firefighters fought the flames.
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Robbery Trial Goes Another Round As Jury Deliberates
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“We’re here to talk about the moment on Aug. 24, 2017 when the defendant decided to take a break from being dad and became a bank robber.”
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