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Your Weekly Update – March 27, 2026

By ASokol@queensda.org | March 27, 2026 |

Public transportation is the lifeblood of our city. It connects millions of people to their jobs, schools, entertainment and healthcare. The public transit system — including subway platforms and bus stops — must be safe for all those who rely its service… (conta.cc/4lTuBOk)

Your Weekly Update – March 20, 2026

By admin-support | March 20, 2026 |

This past week we announced murder charges against a 74-year-old South Ozone Park man who allegedly dismembered his 33-year-old wife…(continue).

Your Weekly Update – March 13, 2026

By ASokol@queensda.org | March 13, 2026 |

This week, we announced the indictment of four reputed members and associates of the 007 gang on charges of murder, conspiracy and criminal possession of a weapon for their alleged roles in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey in St. Albans… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – March 6, 2026

By admin-support | March 6, 2026 |

This week, a Glendale resident was sentenced to 17 years in prison for an unprovoked attack on a 9-year-old girl, who was playing outside in her neighborhood in May 2025. The defendant struck the child…(continued)

Your Weekly Update – February 27, 2026

By admin-support | February 27, 2026 |

We announced an indictment charging a Jamaica resident with vehicular manslaughter for killing a woman in Astoria in January 2026. The victim was operating a standing scooter when…(continued)

Your Weekly Update – February 20, 2026

By QDA-IS-Team-1 | February 20, 2026 |

My office announced the indictment of a 22-year-old Briarwood man on charges of attempted assault and criminal possession of a weapon after he allegedly tried to attack a police officer…(continued)

Your Weekly Update – February 13, 2026

By QDA-IS-Team-1 | February 13, 2026 |

This past week, we welcomed elected officials from across the borough of Queens for our annual Legislative Breakfast to talk about our accomplishments in 2025 and legislative priorities…(continued)

Your Weekly Update – February 6, 2026

By ASokol@queensda.org | February 6, 2026 |

My office hosted another successful gun buyback event this past weekend with our partners at the NYPD and the office of Attorney General Letitia James. This event was held at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Jamaica with the help of the church’s pastor, the Rev. Dr. Frankco J. Harris… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – January 30, 2026

By QDA-IS-Team-1 | January 30, 2026 |

A Virginia man was convicted of murder last week in the cold case homicide of a 15-year-old killer in her Far Rockaway home in 1992. The victim was found … (continued).

Your Weekly Update – January 23, 2026

By ASokol@queensda.org | January 23, 2026 |

A South Carolina man was extradited and arraigned last week on charges of killing his ex-girlfriend in a calculated and cold-blooded murder in her Queens home… (continued)