The Queens residents, originally from Poland and the former Soviet Union, were among nearly 100 survivors from across New York City who attended the commemoration.
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A Far Rockaway man was convicted of having sexual contact with a 10-year-old girl, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced last Friday.
Joseph Petty, 40, moved into his girlfriend’s Jamaica apartment in August 2014, according to trial testimony. Starting that October, he would enter his girlfriend’s daughter’s room and at night and touch her chest area and genitals with his hands and mouth, in addition to having sexual contact with the girl. This conduct continued through January 2015.
“The defendant on multiple occasions violated this little girl,who was just 10 years old at the time. A jury weighed all the evidence presented at trial and found the defendant guilty,” Katz said.
Petty faces up to 25 years in prison. His sentencing is set for Feb. 11.
Quinn is one of six candidates who will appear on the ballot in the March 24 special election to replace former Borough President Melinda Katz.
Read More“No. Enough. I’ve spoken to you personally 4 times about these issues.”
Read MoreAt least seven candidates are raising campaign cash in the uncertain contest.
Read MoreOne proposed measure would turn over control of the island to the Department of Environmental Protection.
Read More“We feel good that they’re helping the bar, but we want the same opportunity and the same help.”
Read MoreAnother candidate who dropped out of the race last week will nevertheless appear on the ballot under New York election law.
Read MoreFor the third time this month, exterminators visited the Forest Hills-71st Street station MTA control tower Tuesday morning to fumigate for bed bugs.
Read MoreU.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat is the first Dominican American and the first formerly undocumented immigrant elected to Congress.
Read More“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
Read More“Every New Yorker should be able to travel free of harassment and feel safe while riding with the MTA.”
Read More“This is not a good situation.”
Read MoreThough Rikers is technically part of the Bronx, it is located within Queens Community District 1.
Read More“It is critical that immigrants and their families … consult legal advocates who understand the rule before assuming it applies to them.”
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