A homeless woman accused of killing an acquaintance in Brentwood was arraigned in court today.

Authorities say they found 56-year-old Antonio Rice, of Brentwood, stabbed in an apartment building on Second Avenue around 2 a.m. Thursday.

Officials say Charlene Blackshear was arrested nearby. She was held in Smithtown overnight ahead of her arraignment.

Blackshear is facing manslaughter charges.