Queens Local News: 3 ATTACKED! Suspect Charged in Assaulting 3 at Queens Subway Station

-

Queens DA Charges Subway Psycho Suspect with a 2 Slashings and an Assault




By Dan Gesslein 

Queens Voice 

November 24, 2025


QUEENS LOCAL NEWS - A suspect has been charged with attacking three commuters during a stabbing spree inside a Queens subway station. Originally it was believed only two victims were attacked. 


Tyquan Manassa, 27, has been arraigned following a frightening, unprovoked attack on commuters at the Union Turnpike–Kew Gardens subway station last Wednesday. Two  people were slashed in the face while simply waiting for their train, shaking riders and prompting a swift police investigation.


“This random violence is every commuter’s worst nightmare,” said Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. “As alleged, two victims were simply waiting for the train in Kew Gardens when this defendant approached them and – without provocation – slashed them both in the face. I thank the brave good Samaritans who rushed to aid their fellow commuters and the police who quickly apprehended this defendant.”


Manassa, who lives on Charles Gay Loop in Manhattan, was arraigned late Thursday night on a long list of charges: four counts of first-degree assault, four counts of second-degree assault, and one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Queens Criminal Court Judge Anthony Battisti ordered him back to court on November 25. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison.


According to prosecutors, the attacks unfolded quickly on the afternoon of November 19, between 3:10 and 3:25 p.m. Manassa—dressed in a black jacket, black pants, and gray sneakers—approached a man standing on the E and F train platform and struck him repeatedly with a sharp object, cutting his forehead and ear.


Police say he then walked off and slapped another bystander across the face before approaching a third man and allegedly slashing him in the eyebrow with a knife. After the attacks, he fled the station.


The first victim needed 16 stitches, while the second stabbing victim received seven. The bystander who was slapped was not reported to have required medical treatment.


Manassa was later arrested on Friday at criminal court in Manhattan, bringing a quick end to what had become a disturbing case for subway riders across the borough.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

UAW Endorses Mamdani, Lander and Ramos for Mayor – And Urges Voters to Not Rank Eric Adams At All

-
Image
Mayoral candidates Comptroller Brad Lander, State Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani. -Photo by Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Unusual and early ranked-choice ballot recommendation from diverse membership aims to elevate progressive candidates in a growing field looking to oust the embattled incumbent. This Article originally appeared in The City. By Claudia Irizarry Aponte Follow @x NEW YORK - The union representing thousands of New York’s public defenders, museum staff and academics on Wednesday endorsed a trio of left-leaning Democratic mayoral primary candidates — and explicitly called on its members and the public to not rank Eric Adams on their ballots. United Auto Workers Region 9A unanimously endorsed Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani (D-Queens), City Comptroller Brad Lander and state Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Queens) on Wednesday, hailing them as “outspoken champions” of their union with a clear “working-class agenda,” sa...
Read more

Spring Is Here: Here’s what to know about seasonal allergies

-
Image
An ear, nose and throat doctor explains why allergy season is getting worse and how to manage seasonal allergy symptoms.  This article originally appeared in NewYork-Presbyterian Health Matters. By Julia Morrill  Queens Voice  April 17, 2025 NEW YORK - As the seasons change and warmer weather arrives, many people may experience nasal congestion, watery eyes, and an itchy throat because of seasonal allergies. About one in four adults in the U.S. suffer from symptoms of seasonal allergies, as well as one in five children. Seasonal allergies are generally related to the life cycle of plants in the environment. In the spring, the pollen released from trees is the most abundant allergen. In the summer, grasses cause seasonal allergies, and in the fall, it’s ragweed. “Spring allergies can significantly impact people’s quality of life,” says Dr. David A. Gudis, an otolaryngologist and chief of the Division of Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surge...
Read more

Continuing to Keep New Yorkers Safe

-
Image
Mayor Eric Adams holds an in-person media availability. City Hall. Monday, December 9, 2024. -Photo by Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office. By Mayor Eric Adams Queens Voice December 10, 2024   NEW YORK - Since day one, this administration has been committed to making New York City a safer, more affordable city. And we have fought to ensure that New Yorkers can pursue their dreams by improving quality of life.   New Yorkers have raised their concerns about public safety across the five boroughs — they asked for more cops on our streets and for us to address the issues that affect their livability. We listened and went to work. We have prioritized the safety issues that communities have raised with us and taken decisive action. We have hired 4,000 new cops this year alone and are taking on issues like illegal vending, retail theft, public substance use, the mental health crisis, scaffolding, and unlicensed cannabis shops. This week, we released our public ...
Read more