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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Queens DA announces million-dollar bust of drug, gun trafficking ring in Jamaica
Jun. 13, 2023 Anthony Medina
Eight men are facing major drug and gun trafficking charges after a year-and-a-half-long investigation that led to the seizure of more than $1 million in narcotics, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Tuesday, June 13.
Mayor endorses Katz in Queens DA’s race, main challenger not surprised
Jun. 8, 2023 By Bill Parry
Mayor Eric Adams endorsed the re-election campaign of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz on Thursday, just eight days before early voting gets underway for the June 27 Democratic primary.
Jamaica man sentenced for possessing child sex abuse materials on computer: DA
Jun. 5, 2023 By Bill Parry A Jamaica man on June 5 was sentenced to one to three years in prison for possessing child sex abuse photos and videos on his personal computer between May 2021 and November 2022 traced through transactions he made using cryptocurrency, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Andre Hyman,…
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Annual Memorial Day ceremony held at Korean War memorial in Kissena Park
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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Elderly St. Albans man convicted of attempted murder in 2021 shooting of Briarwood deli owner: DA
May. 26, 2023 By Bill Parry
A 73-year-old St. Albans man was found guilty in connection with the shooting of a Briarwood deli owner in 2021 and the subsequent discovery of a large quantity of heroin in his home, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on May 26.
Flushing pet groomer arraigned on animal cruelty charges after dog dies during session: DA
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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Long Island mother, son found guilty of gunning down Far Rockaway man in 2020: DA
May. 18, 2023 By Bill Parry
A Long Island mother and son are each facing more than two decades in prison for a fatal shooting in Far Rockaway in 2020, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Wednesday. Katz called the Valley Stream residents “diabolical” for killing an unarmed man in a dispute over a paltry sum of money.
Forest Hills man indicted on animal cruelty charges for injuring his Boston Terrier puppy: DA
May. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry A Forest Hills man was indicted on animal cruelty charges and other crimes for allegedly repeatedly injuring his female Boston Terrier to the point where the puppy could no longer walk nor even stand, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Paul Verite, 50, of Clyde Street, was arraigned…
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Far Rockaway man charged with attempted murder for shooting up local yeshiva, parked cars: DA
May. 12, 2023 By Bill Parry A Far Rockaway man on May 11 was criminally charged with attempted murder and other crimes in connection with a shootout earlier this month that sent bullets crashing into a neighborhood yeshiva and two parked cars, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Jeffrey Morel, 31, of Brookhaven Avenue,…
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