Violent mob attacks residents, burns car in New York City street takeover

Reportedly beaten by a violent gang New York City The couple and a car were set on fire after several local residents tried to stop a rowdy street invasion in their neighborhood over the weekend.

The attack began around 12:30 a.m. Sunday after a group of drivers were seen speeding across residential lawns and doing donuts at the corner of South Drive and 141st Street in Malba in Queens, the New York Post reported. reported.

According to City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino, who represents the neighborhood, a private security guard initially tried to calm the situation but was later attacked by the crowd and his vehicle was set on fire.

Larry Rusch, who owns a security company, reportedly heard drivers demonstrating in the street. When he rushed out to see what was causing the commotion, he was greeted on the street by about 40 cars, The Post reported.

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Rusch reportedly attempted to park a company car at the intersection to prevent drivers from causing further damage.

“As soon as I did that, everyone started leaving,” Rusch told The Post. “Then two people went towards the car. They somehow threw fireworks or something and burned the car. Then the fight started again.”

Another resident was also attacked, according to the report.

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A group of men were caught on camera allegedly attacking a resident during a street check in a neighborhood in Malba, Queens, on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (@VickieforNYC/X)

“When I came out, I said, ‘Bro, you gotta get off my property,’” victim Blake Ferrer told The Post. “That’s when it all started.”

The incident quickly descended into chaos; Video showed the group allegedly attacking Ferrer and his wife, leaving the Queens man with a broken nose and ribs. In additional images a vehicle is on fire while another car circles around him.

Paladino expressed his concern about the incident on social media, adding that Ferrer was “lucky he wasn’t killed.”

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Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire after a vehicle was set on fire during a street check in a neighborhood in Malba, Queens, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (@VickieforNYC/X)

Paladino also exploded response from local law enforcement It was revealed that residents who called 911 to report the incident were told that “the quality of life team and 311 needed to handle the situation.”

“Unacceptable. In fact, these violent street takeovers Paladino added that the police department should respond with maximum force.

However, the NYPD told Fox News Digital in a statement that the first responding officer was diverted to a more serious call, but an officer was quickly dispatched to the scene after authorities received word that the incident had been moved to a higher priority call.

” [precinct] It “covered a wide geographic area and was a busy Saturday night,” an NYPD spokesman said in a statement. “During the incident in question, other units in the area [precinct] “We were handling a number of priority matters, including a DUI arrest, transporting someone to the hospital, assault, and a vehicle collision that resulted in injuries.”

A third resident reportedly had objects thrown at his car as he tried to stop drivers from continuing the chaos, The Post reported.

Additionally, Paladino criticized the lack of accountability in the city for similar incidents of street takeovers, adding: “These incidents are happening throughout the city, and they’re happening because there are no real consequences for these types of crimes anymore.”

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The councilman then pointed out several armed residents “exercising.” excessive restriction“He added that the level of restrictions is not guaranteed. If the city refuses to do what is necessary, the public can do so.”