Police in Long Island City, Queens, are investigating a stabbing that left a 28-year-old man injured early Thursday morning, October 1, 2026, near the Queensboro Plaza area.
According to the latest reports, the incident occurred at approximately 1:36 a.m. near 42nd Road and Crescent Street, about one block from the Queensboro Plaza subway station. The 28-year-old victim was reportedly stabbed multiple times in his left arm.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the injured man to a local hospital. He was reported to be in stable condition following the attack.
The NYPD has opened an investigation to determine what led to the stabbing and identify the person responsible. Investigators are reportedly looking for a woman who was last seen wearing a gray coat and walking southbound on Crescent Street after the incident.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed a motive for the attack, and the circumstances that preceded the stabbing remain under investigation. No additional information about the victim’s identity has been released in the reports reviewed.
The incident has drawn attention in Long Island City because of its proximity to Queensboro Plaza, a major transportation hub serving subway riders in the area. Residents and commuters are being reminded to remain alert and contact police if they witness suspicious activity or have information that could assist investigators.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted through the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers program. Information provided to investigators may help authorities identify and locate the person sought in connection with the stabbing.
The investigation remains active, and further details may be released as detectives continue working to establish exactly what happened.
This report will be updated as additional verified information becomes available.
