http://nypost.com/2025/11/23/us-news/nyc-mob-pummels-couple-during-violent-car-meet-up-video/
By Steven Vago and David DeTurris
New York Post
Published Nov. 23, 2025
A rowdy mob pummeled a Queens couple and set a car ablaze when the residents and other locals tried to stop a wild car meet-up in their neighborhood early Sunday, according to the victims and video.
The disturbing attack occurred when a bunch of out-of-control drivers descended on South Drive and 141 Street in Malba, doing donuts and speeding over lawns around 12:30 a.m.
“When I came out, I said, ‘Bro, you gotta get the f–k off my property,’ and that’s when it all started,” victim Blake Ferrer told The Post.
Councilwoman Vickie Paladino (@VickieforNYC) ~ Last night in Malba, a large group of individuals from outside my district conducted an illegal 'takeover' of a quiet residential street at approximately 12:30am. This is not the first time it's happened.
A private security guard attempted to calm the situation -- he was assaulted by the mob and his vehicle was set on fire. He suffered significant injuries. A local resident was also assaulted.
Response to this incident was less than ideal. Residents reporting the incident to 911 were told that 'quality of life team' and 311 should handle the situation. Unacceptable. In fact, these violent street takeovers should be met with maximum force by the police department.
We have NEVER had these problems before. Now it's an epidemic. What changed? We stopped arresting criminals.
I am meeting this morning with the chief of department and the local precinct at the scene to discuss exactly what happened last night. I have already been assured that Malba will receive four dedicated patrol cars from this point forward, as well as additional security upgrades that we cannot disclose.
However, the city MUST do something to stop this lawlessness. All the speed cameras in the world do absolutely NOTHING to prevent these incidents -- we need police response and the most severe consequences for these criminals, not to simply allow them to drive away after they've completed their mayhem.
These incidents are happening citywide, and they're happening because there are no longer any real consequences to this kind of criminality. But let me make something very clear to the criminals -- you are risking your lives bringing this chaos into our neighborhoods.
I know for a fact there were multiple armed residents who exercised extreme restraint last night, however that level of restraint is not guaranteed. If the city refuses to do what's necessary, the people might.
Once again I want to urge any residents of my district who are interested in obtaining their carry or premises permits to contact my office. We are offering assistance with the application process and legal fees to all who wish to exercise their constitutional right to self protection.
Videos ~ http://x.com/i/status/1992660738465517676
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A mob set a car on fire and beat up a couple at a car meetup in Malba, Queens late on Nov. 23, 2025. | X / @VickieforNYC
The attack began after victim Blake Ferrer asked the mob to get off his property. | X / @VickieforNYC
Firefighters putting out the car on fire in Malba. | X / @VickieforNYC
Video shows a group of about a dozen ruffians kicking, punching and stomping Ferrer, who was left with a broken nose and ribs. His wife was also hit.
Ferrer was “lucky he wasn’t killed,” said disgusted City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino, who represents the neighborhood.
Larry Rusch, 59, a local whose car was set on fire, said it “was a complete melee.”
A group of about a dozen people kicking and stomping on Ferrer.
Rusch, who owns a security company, said he first heard the reckless drivers performing donuts and rushed outside to see about 40 cars.
He said he parked a company car in the intersection to try to prevent the rogue drivers from continuing their chaos.
“As soon as I did that, everyone started leaving,” he said.
Larry Rusch attempted to stop the meetup by parking a car from his security company on the intersection — but the mob lit it on fire. | David DeTurris / NY Post
Donut marks seen on the residential street in Malba. | David DeTurris / NY Post
“Then two individuals go up to the car. Somehow they threw some kind of firework or something and lit the car up. Then melee started again.”
Video posted on X by Paladino shows the vehicle in flames as a speeding car circles it.
“To say this is a disgrace is an understatement,” the pol told The Post. “They came with their cars and wreaked havoc on this very quiet area of my district.”
The car that was set on fire in Malba, Queens at the car meetup. | David DeTurris / NY Post
Damage seen inside the burned car. | David DeTurris / NY Post
Another 41-year-old resident had objects thrown into his car when he tried to stop the chaos, police said.
Locals said the area is a hotspot for drivers doing donuts.
“I’ve been living there my whole life,” Rusch said. “It happens but not to this extent.”
Several armed residents showed extreme restraint, “however that level of restraint is not guaranteed,” Paladino wrote on X.
“If the city refuses to do what’s necessary, the people might,” she warned.
The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted. ~ D.H. Lawrence
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