Bronx man indicted in fatal Queens hit-and-run that killed pedestrian
Prosecutors allege driver fled after striking woman crossing Jamaica Avenue before later calling 911 QUEENS, NY — A Bronx man has been indicted on manslaughter and other charges after prosecutors allege he…
Federal judge dismisses NYC educator’s retaliation lawsuit against Department of Education
BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New York City public school employee who claimed the Department of Education retaliated against her for protected speech and…
Five-figure winning lottery tickets sold in Albany and Queens
Two $15K TAKE 5 lottery tickets sold in Albany and Jamaica ALBANY, NY — Two New York Lottery players are celebrating after each hit a top-prize-winning ticket in the August 21 TAKE…
Judge tosses late habeas bid by convicted Queens robber who claimed unfair trial and bad legal counsel
BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by a New York inmate who claimed his robbery conviction was unconstitutional, ruling that the petition was filed too…
Queens charity official charged with stealing $872K meant to feed the needy
St. Albans man accused of stealing nearly $900K from Queens nonprofit QUEENS, NY — A former administrator at a Queens nonprofit has been charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen…
Long Island player wins big in lottery drawing
$30K TAKE 5 lottery ticket sold at Rocky Point convenience store ROCKY POINT, NY — A lucky player scored big in Monday night’s TAKE 5 Evening drawing after purchasing a top-prize-winning ticket…
Two men charged with murder in Bronx homicide following victim’s death after 2024 assault
Bronx, NY — Police announced the arrest of a second suspect in connection with a 2024 Bronx assault that was later ruled a homicide after the victim died from complications. On August…
Queens player wins $100K after Powerball draw
$100K Powerball Powerplay ticket sold at Maspeth smoke shop MASPETH, NY — A lucky Powerball player in Queens turned a regular ticket into a six-figure payday after purchasing a winning Powerplay ticket…
Eric Adams Photo Lands Photographer $10,000 in Court Over Illegal Use
Judge Awards Photographer $10K in Copyright Suit Over Unlicensed Eric Adams Photo Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has awarded $10,000 in statutory damages to an award-winning photojournalist whose photo of New…
NYPD seeks suspect who tore down LGBTQIA+ flags in Midtown hate crime investigation
New York, NY — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a hate crime incident that occurred in front of 209 Madison Avenue…
Human remains with rose tattoo found off Jackie Robinson Parkway identified as young woman, investigation underway
Queens, NY – Thursday — Skeletal remains discovered near the Jackie Robinson Parkway earlier this month have been identified as belonging to a woman believed to be between 20 and 30 years…
Judge Says New York City Firefighter Had No Right to Refuse Second COVID-19 Jab After First Gave Him Myocarditis
Federal Judge Tosses Firefighter’s Vaccine Lawsuit Against NYC: No Fundamental Right to Refuse Second Dose Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former New York City…
Powerball hit lands big money at NY smoke shop
$50K Powerball ticket sold at Newburgh smoke shop NEWBURGH, NY — A lucky Powerball player is holding a $50,000 winning ticket today after matching four numbers plus the red Power Ball in…
Fired New York City teacher loses COVID-19 vaccine religious lawsuit against Department of Education
Federal Judge Dismisses NYC Teacher’s Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a New York City special education teacher who…
Ohio man arrested for assault as NYPD hunts suspect in Atlantic Terminal Mall attack on 12-year-old girl
Brooklyn, NY – Thursday — A 32-year-old Ohio man was arrested on two counts of assault as New York City police continue to search for an unidentified individual who injured a 12-year-old…
ATM scammer cons four New Yorkers out of thousands in check deposit swindle
Brooklyn, NY – Thursday — A smooth-talking scam artist is wanted after duping four unsuspecting victims at ATMs across Brooklyn into depositing fake checks and handing over thousands in cash, according to…
Judge blocks last-minute attempt to expand disability bullying suit against Long Island school district
Central Islip, NY — A federal judge has shut down a late-stage effort by the parents of a hearing-impaired student to add sweeping new civil rights claims and nine additional defendants to…
Rikers Island stabbing incident leads to lawsuit from inmate claiming illegal search and seizure during C.O. investigation
Rikers inmate loses lawsuit over cell search following stabbing incident Brooklyn, NY — A Rikers Island detainee’s lawsuit against the City of New York and two correctional officers was tossed this week…
EDNY Judge Denies Summary Judgment in Case Over Alleged Unlawful Detention of Man Later Killed byNYPD Cops
Brooklyn, NY — A federal judge has denied a motion for summary judgment brought by NYPD officers seeking to dismiss an unlawful detention claim related to the 2022 death of Jacob Emmanuel…
Political Corruption Case Against Former New York Attorney General to Proceed
EDNY Judge Allows Malicious Prosecution Suit Against Former AG Schneiderman to Proceed Brooklyn, NY — In a ruling issued in the Eastern District of New York, Judge Brian M. Cogan declined to…
Bronx man hauled back to DC in deadly Kentucky Avenue shooting
Bronx man extradited to DC in deadly Kentucky Avenue shooting case WASHINGTON, DC – Nearly a year after a Southeast Washington homicide, police have arrested and extradited a suspect accused of fatally…
