Cynthia Phillips was arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing her boyfriend, Dwayne Valentine

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NYPD responded to the report of a stabbing at 2525 Grand Ave on April 28th at approximately 11:07 p.m.

On arrival police located Dwayne Valentine, 40, suffering from a stab wound to the chest.

According to the NYPD, Cynthia Phillips was formally charged on April 29th with murder, manslaughter, and illegal possession of a weapon.