Queens Library Organizes Annual Albany Advocacy Trip
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Each year, librarians and library customers head to the State Capitol to advocate for more funding and resources.
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‘Racial’ Discussion Sparked Son-in-Law’s Death
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85-35 139th Street in Briarwood Photo via Google Maps.
By Christina Carrega
A Briarwood man was ordered to remain on Rikers Island without bail on Saturday for allegedly stabbing his son-in-law to death for declining to participate in a conversation on “racial issues,” according to newly released statements.
Marco Ortiz was inside his Briarwood home on 139th Street on Jan. 24 when his son-in-law Travis Ford allegedly came home intoxicated and attempted to engage in a controversial discussion.
Ortiz, 45, told detectives at the 107th Precinct that he walked away from Ford who followed behind him and threatened him. “I feel like punching you in the face,” Ford allegedly said to Ortiz.
The father-in-law and son-in-law had prior altercations before they were living under the same roof.
As Ortiz was holding his granddaughter, Ford allegedly was true to his word and punched Ortiz in the face, according to court documents. The punch brought Ortiz to his knees and caused him to drop the baby.
Ortiz said he “feared” for his life as his 31-year-old son-in-law repeatedly punched him. “I went into my pocket and pulled out my pocket knife from my left pants pocket,” said Ortiz.
Ford was stabbed in the chest and face before Ortiz called 911. Ford was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Afterwards, Ortiz grabbed his granddaughter and placed the murder weapon in a cup of water in the sink.
If convicted, Ortiz faces up to 25 years to life in prison for the top charge of second-degree murder.
Ulrich Hosts Small Business Town Hall on New Sign Rules
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After the DOB issued a number of fines, Ulrich introduced a city council bill to educate business owners about awning fines and sign infractions.
Read MoreBayside Woman Killed In Car Crash
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Joseph Pellot was driving a 2006 Dodge Caravan around 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 27 at a high rate of speed when at 134th Street he lost control.
By Christina Carrega
A 92-year-old Bayside woman died from her injuries after she was the passenger in a car that collided with another vehicle in her neighborhood, police said.
Gwendolyn Booklan was the passenger of a 2007 Nissan Altima that was driven by her 59-year-old son. On Jan. 25, around 11 a.m. they reached the intersection of 33rd Avenue and 202nd Street in Bayside where a 2019 Toyota Corolla slammed into them, police said.
Both of the cars came to a stop by crashing into a cement wall.
The 19-year-old driver of the Toyota and Booklan's son remained on the scene and were not arrested.
Booklan was taken to New York Presbyterian Hospital-Queens where she died on Jan. 26, police said.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Two Men Killed In Single-Car Crash in South Ozone Park
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Joseph Pellot was driving a Dodge Caravan around at a high rate of speed when he lost control.
Read MoreCLARO Celebrates 11 Years of Consumer Assistance and Advocacy
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On Sunday, CLARO, an initiative founded by the Queens Volunteer Lawyers Project (QVLP), celebrated its 11th Anniversary.
Read MoreNYPD Officer Busted For Punching Mom
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Joseph Wong faces up to a year on Rikers Island for punching his mother in the face during an argument
Read MoreQueens ADAs Honored With 28th Annual Hal Miller Weinstein Memorial Award
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Assistant District Attorneys Chrystina Lopera and Gabriel Reale were awarded the DA office’s 28th Annual Hal Miller Weinstein Memorial Award.
Read MoreSamurai Sword Attacker Found Guilty For Cutting Lover
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Karla Barba was acquitted of first-degree assault charges, but convicted of lessor charges that could put her behind bars for up to a year.
Read MoreDCA Reaches ‘Major’ Settlement With Crooked Car Dealer
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Major World, a large Queens-based car dealer, owed consumers $3 million for exploiting low-income customers, especially immigrants.
Read MoreJamaica Sex Trafficker Convicted for Pimping, Beating Teen
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“The victim suffered extensively at the hands of the defendant and will have to deal with the trauma she endured for the rest of her life.”
Read MoreNYCHA Supervisor Steals $1,300 Worth Of Supplies Meant For NYCHA Apartment
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Eva Torres renovated her Woodhaven kitchen using appliances and cabinets that belong to the New York City Housing Authority, prosecutors say.
Read MoreStory of At-Home Arsenal Is a ‘Hoo’-Done-It
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“This defendant jeopardized the lives of residents in his community by hoarding large amounts of guns and ammunition in his home.”
Read MoreJamaica Man Charged with Collecting Kiddie Porn
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Mohamed Pasha faces up to seven years in prison for uploading over 40 photographs and videos of boys aged 9 to 11 engaging in lewd sexual acts.
Read MoreBayside Man Offered Teen Cash For Sex via Instagram, DA Says
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Juan Cabrera contacted a preteen on Instagram to offer her $200 to watch him pleasure himself and $1,000 to have sex with him, prosecutors said.
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