New York City News

NEW YORK, NY — The Justice Department has initiated a civil forfeiture action for two New York City apartments, alleging they were acquired with $14 million derived from an international …

BROOKLYN, NY – In the Powerball drawing on March 23, three third-prize tickets, each worth $50,000, were sold in New York. These winning tickets were distributed across Brooklyn, Mount Vernon, …

NEW YORK, NY – Authorities are on the lookout for a suspect involved in a violent robbery that occurred in the Bronx. On Sunday, March 24, at around 1:15 PM, …

BROOKLYN, NY – A 17-year-old male was shot and killed in Brooklyn on Sunday. The incident occurred on Sunday at around 7:45 PM at 256 East 37th Street, in the …

Boil Water Advisory Issued in Rochester Following Discovery of Body in Reservoir Last Week ROCHESTER, NY — A grim discovery was made Tuesday morning at a reservoir in western New …

NEW YORK, NY — An off-duty New York City employee was apprehended and charged with assault. The incident occurred within by officers from the 77 Precinct in Brooklyn at 11:00 …

NEW YORK, NY — In a dangerous act of vandalism, an unidentified individual targeted vehicles with rocks from an overpass at 39th Avenue and the Clearview Expressway. The incident, occurring …

Double Homicide in Queens QUEENS, NY — Police were called to the scene of a shooting at 109-64 143 Street in the 103 Precinct on Friday, following a 911 report …

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the sentencing of Frank Cavalluzzi to 14 years in prison for his conviction on nine counts of attempted murder. The incident, which occurred in …

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the sentencing of Devante Richards to 23 years to life in prison for the shooting death of 25-year-old Jonathan Distant at a crowded house …

District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced today that Adones Betances, 26, of Bronx, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of 18-year-old Winston Ortiz. …

NEW YORK, NY – Police were called to the scene of a shooting at NYC Health and Hospitals/Queens located at 82-68 164 Street, in the 107 Precinct area, following a …

NEW YORK, NY – On Saturday, at approximately 11:23 AM, a distressing incident unfolded at 2859 Barker Avenue, where three unidentified men embarked on a failed robbery attempt. The trio …

NEW YORK, NY – In response to a 911 call received at approximately 1:47 PM, police officers rushed to 322 Grand Concourse in the Bronx. Upon their arrival, they found …

NEW YORK, NY – A disturbing assault occurred on Tuesday at around 1:13 PM when an unidentified assailant attacked a 72-year-old man. The incident, which took place in an unspecified …

NEW YORK, NY – A 20-year-old male was the victim of an armed robbery in front of 2506 Hughes Avenue. The incident occurred when an unidentified assailant, brandishing a knife, …

TRENTON, N.J. – In a recent development, four individuals have been apprehended and charged in connection with a kidnapping and robbery that occurred in front of 88-33 181 Street. The …

NEW YORK, NY – A disturbing incident was reported at the West 4th Street subway station. An individual exposed himself and performed a lewd act in front of a 33-year-old …

Assault on NYPD Officer in Downtown Manhattan NEW YORK, NY – Authorities are investigating an assault on an NYPD officer in Downtown Manhattan. The incident occurred near Ann Street and …

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Arthur Cornwall, formerly employed by the New York City Transit Authority, and Sean Williams, a former New York State Court Officer, have each been sentenced to …

PORTLAND, Maine — Two individuals from the New York City metropolitan area, Winston McLeod and Lance Funderburk, both 30, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges …

NEW YORK, NY — A distressing incident occurred on the southbound “7” train platform at the Willets Point-Shea Stadium subway station on Friday, March 8. At approximately 9:00 p.m., a …

STATEN ISLAND, NY — A theft at a commercial establishment turned confrontational when the suspect brandished a knife. Police were informed that the incident occurred on Saturday, March 9, at …

The New York State Legislature is reviewing a bill that could significantly alter the accessibility of electronic cigarettes across the state. Introduced by Assembly Member Rosenthal, Bill No. A00187 proposes …

New York Proposes Legislation Mandating Cash Payments in Retail and Food-Service Establishments NEW YORK, NY—A proposed law in New York would mandate that food service and retail establishments accept cash …