The incident occurred around 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the 24-Hour Fitness on West Sunrise Highway in Valley Stream.
Edwin Cortez, age 47, is accused of displaying a knife during an argument with a 40-year-old man, according to Nassau County Police.
Cortez was arrested at the scene without incident, and no injuries were reported.
Cortez is charged with:
- Criminal possession of a weapon, third degree,
- Menacing, second degree.
He was arraigned on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at First District Court in Hempstead.
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