Overview
- At Eliot Avenue and 69th Street in Maspeth, which erupted early Saturday, video showed drag racing, tight donuts, and a ring of fire in the middle of the intersection.
- Officers who arrived with lights and sirens dispersed the gathering, and police said dozens of vehicles sped off as they moved in.
- During the chaos, three people jumped onto the hood of an NYPD cruiser and cracked its windshield before running away, and police said no injuries were reported.
- Detectives opened an investigation with no arrests so far, one driver received a summons for blocking a crosswalk, and police added round-the-clock coverage with drones and helicopters watching the area.
- City Council Member Phil Wong called the takeover “disgusting,” pressed for arrests, and plans to meet Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch as residents voiced fear about repeat late‑night meetups near homes and gas stations.