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…
Early-morning shooting rattls Brooklyn block when a suspect opened fire and vanished into the night
Brooklyn, NY – Police are searching for a man who discharged a firearm during an early morning incident in Sunset Park over the weekend. It happened Saturday, August 2, at about 3:50…
Man sought after forcible touching incident near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY — A 34-year-old woman was walking near Flatbush Avenue and Sterling Place on the afternoon of July 8 when a man approached her from behind and grabbed her buttocks before…
New Jersey group slams NYC after Harlem Legionnaires’ outbreak sparks urgent calls for broader prevention measures
New York, NY – A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem has left 67 people sick and three dead since late July, prompting renewed demands for New York City to overhaul its…
NYC Powerball ticket hits for $1 million
Manhattan, NY – It happened in Midtown when one lucky Powerball player purchased a second-prize-winning ticket worth $1 million ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing — making Diamond News on 2nd Avenue the…
Man robbed at gunpoint near Grand Concourse as suspects flee with cash and passport
BRONX, NY — A 44-year-old man was walking near McClellan Street and Grand Concourse on Tuesday night when two armed individuals confronted him and robbed him of cash, cards, and a passport…
Port Washington man sentenced to 20 years in prison for years of abuse starting when victim was 4
MINEOLA, NY — It began when the child was just four years old and attending pre-K — now, a Port Washington man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for…
$50K Powerball ticket sold at Brooklyn gas station
Brooklyn, NY – A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Brooklyn for the August 6 drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at Flat Gas…
Teen surrounded and robbed of iPhone in bold Bronx daylight ambush
Bronx, NY – As he stood on a busy Bronx corner Thursday morning, a 15-year-old boy was surrounded by a group of strangers who snatched his iPhone and threatened to stab him…
Upper East Side man, 94, sucker-punched in broad daylight
New York, NY – As he stood near a building on Madison Avenue Tuesday evening, a 94-year-old man was suddenly punched in the face by a stranger in a shocking daylight assault.…
Feds bust $68 million Medicaid con linked to Brooklyn day cares
BROOKLYN, NY – A 54-year-old Brooklyn woman has pleaded guilty to leading a massive fraud scheme that siphoned more than $68 million from Medicaid through her adult day care businesses. Zakia Khan,…
Westchester clerk busted for shaking down daycare providers
WHITE PLAINS, NY – A senior audit clerk for Westchester County’s Department of Social Services is facing a string of criminal charges after being accused of demanding bribes from daycare providers in…
New York woman admits to $30M fraud scheme selling fake green cards and political access
New York, NY – A Long Island woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges in a sweeping $30 million fraud scheme that promised foreign investors U.S. green cards and exclusive access to…
Winning lottery ticket sold at Mineola convenience store
MINEOLA, NY – A lucky Nassau County lottery player is starting the week with a big win after scoring more than $18,000 in Tuesday’s TAKE 5 midday drawing. The New York Lottery…
Bronx candy shop sells top prize winning lottery ticket
BRONX, NY – A lucky lottery player in the Bronx is more than $31,000 richer after hitting the top prize in Tuesday night’s TAKE 5 drawing. The New York Lottery announced the…
Bridges renamed to honor two fallen New York State Troopers in Suffolk County
Islip, NY – Two memorial bridges along the Sagtikos State Parkway now bear the names of fallen New York State Troopers as part of a tribute unveiled Monday by Troop L, the…
Carjacker threatens Bronx man then flees on foot without the vehicle
Bronx, NY – As he stood by his car Tuesday night, a 53-year-old man was suddenly confronted by a stranger who threatened to harm him and tried to take off with his…
Man pummeled on Bronx 4 train during rush-hour beatdown
BRONX, NY — As the southbound 4 train rumbled toward the 149th Street–Grand Concourse station on Sunday afternoon, a 31-year-old man found himself the target of a sudden and violent attack. The…
Man shot in Hell’s Kitchen during failed necklace robbery attempt
Manhattan, NY – A 30-year-old man was shot in the torso early Saturday morning after a would-be thief tried to snatch his necklace and opened fire when the attempt failed. It happened…
Cash thief targets same Bronx business twice in overnight break-ins
Bronx, NY – A determined burglar struck the same East Tremont Avenue business twice in less than a month — smashing through a rear door both times and fleeing with hundreds in…
A routine subway ride turned violent for a Bronx teen after he was ambushed and robbed by two suspects
Bronx, NY – As the subway rumbled toward the Morrison Avenue-Soundview station, a 15-year-old boy was suddenly attacked and robbed on a southbound 6 train in broad daylight Tuesday evening. It happened…
