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DA Katz dismisses convictions of 46 defendants following perjury plea by former NYPD Detective

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Aug. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz petitioned the court on Thursday to vacate the convictions of 46 defendants whose cases involved NYPD Detective James Donovan, who was convicted of perjury last year. The disgraced detective, who was assigned to the Warrant Squad at the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica, pleaded…

NYPD 104th Precinct celebrates National Night Out Against Crime with community partner Maspeth Federal Savings

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Aug. 8, 2024 By Anthony Medina The NYPD 104th Precinct celebrated the National Night Out Against Crime event on Tuesday, Aug. 7, despite some unruly weather conditions, thanks to a new accommodating host. Participants of this year’s annual event gathered at the Maspeth Federal Savings Bank Headquarters, located at the corner of 69th Street…

Senator Addabbo condemns attack on MTA bus; police still searching for suspects

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Aug. 2, 2024 By Anthony Medina Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. has called the attack on an MTA Q53 bus rider in Woodhaven last month a senseless act of violence and is urging commuters to practice caution on public transportation.  Police say a 37-year-old man riding the Q53 bus on Sunday, July 7 suffered…

Burglar sought for stealing property, cash from employee locker room in Glendale: NYPD

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Jul. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for a burglar who stole property and cash from an employee locker room at a warehouse in Glendale that is home to the Finback Brewery factory and other businesses on the night of Thursday, July 18. The perpetrator entered…

AG James announces dismantling of Queens-based ghost gun trafficking operation

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Jul. 17, 2024 By Bill Parry New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday the takedown of a prolific Queens-based gun trafficking crew accused of selling firearms and ammo at an East Elmhurst playground, the Queens Center Mall and other locations around the borough. James secured a 625-count indictment charging five men for participating…