Overview

• A man was fatally stabbed inside a Queens bodega on Saturday night, marking the second homicide of the year in the area.
• United Bodegas of America calls for expedited state funding for security measures, including panic buttons and cameras.
• Governor Hochul had previously announced a $5 million tax credit program for small business security upgrades, but funds have yet to be released.
• Bodega owners emphasize their role as community centers and their need for better protection against increasing violence.
• Police are still investigating the incident, with no arrests made and the suspect at large.