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Central Park Stabbing: Turf War Among Food Vendors

3/14/2026

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Vendor Turf Violence

A 24-year-old woman was stabbed in Central Park during a turf dispute among food vendors.
The attack occurred near 63rd Street and Center Drive around 1:30 p.m.
The victim sustained neck, hand, and leg injuries and remains stable.
The suspect fled with her husband and son, both food vendors.
Detectives investigate vendor turf conflicts, including a Christmas Eve altercation where the victim was reportedly the aggressor.

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Guama Charged for Assault

Myriam Guama, a 38-year-old female food vendor, was arrested for allegedly slashing a 20-year-old rival during a turf war near the Heckscher Ballfields in Central Park, leaving the victim hospitalized.
Guama, Gualotuna, and Chavez were charged with robbery and assault.
Guama's bail was set at $75,000, while Gualotuna and Chavez faced higher bail amounts.
They are scheduled to return to court on Tuesday.

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Vendor Turf Violence

A 24-year-old woman was stabbed in Central Park during a turf dispute among food vendors.
The attack occurred near 63rd Street and Center Drive around 1:30 p.m.
The victim sustained neck, hand, and leg injuries and remains stable.
The suspect fled with her husband and son, both food vendors.
Detectives investigate vendor turf conflicts, including a Christmas Eve altercation where the victim was reportedly the aggressor.

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