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…
Teen pleads guilty to felony assault in Middletown High School attack
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced Wednesday that 19-year-old Jennifer Ramirez-Castelan of Middletown has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault following a violent incident at Middletown High School…
Cuomo calls Zohran Mamdani a ‘fraud’ in sharp election attack
NEW YORK — Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday accused Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani of political dishonesty, calling him a “fraud” and pointing to past remarks Mamdani made about tailoring his behavior to…
Gas station, casino strike gold with TAKE 5 winners
ALBANY, NY — Three players won top prizes in the New York Lottery’s TAKE 5 Midday drawing on Monday, with winning tickets sold in both Franklin Square and Jamaica. One ticket worth…
Syracuse shopper snags big lottery win at corner store
SYRACUSE, NY — A top-prize winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $29,668.50 was sold in Syracuse for Monday night’s drawing, the New York Lottery announced Tuesday. The lucky ticket was purchased at Maloney…
Queens woman sentenced for trafficking and exploiting 14-year-old girl
QUEENS — A Queens woman was sentenced Tuesday to seven and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to sex and labor trafficking involving a 14-year-old girl, according to Queens District…
Yankees eyeing blockbuster trade deal before deadline
With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the New York Yankees are in a tough spot. Trailing in the AL East, with a battered rotation and a weak third base, they need a…
Ex-Bronx co-op board president repays $120K stolen from 93-year-old neighbor
BRONX — A former Bronx co-op board president has repaid over $120,000 after pleading guilty to stealing the life savings of her 93-year-old neighbor, who had entrusted her with managing check payments…
Homeless man charged for broad daylight execution of Queens woman
QUEENS, NY — A 62-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after a woman was shot and killed last month in front of a residence in southeast Queens, police said.…
Fake mustache shooter gets life for opening fire on NYPD cops
QUEENS, NY — A Manhattan man who opened fire on two NYPD officers while disguised in a trench coat and fake mustache was sentenced Monday to 35 years to life in prison…
New York Lottery hands out big win to lucky Syracuse winner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A lucky lottery player in Syracuse is waking up $29,668.50 richer after scoring the top prize in the July 14 TAKE 5 evening drawing, the New York Lottery confirmed…
State Police seek suspect in $10K identity theft targeting elderly victim
ILION, N.Y. — New York State Police are investigating a case of grand larceny and identity theft after an unknown suspect used an 86-year-old victim’s debit card to withdraw approximately $10,000 from…
Queens casino coughs up twin wins in midday lotto bonanza
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Three lucky New York Lottery players won top prizes in the July 14 midday TAKE 5 drawing, with winning tickets sold in Nassau and Queens counties, officials confirmed…
Yonkers Police exam applications due July 25 ahead of September test
YONKERS, N.Y. — The Yonkers Police Department is reminding prospective officers that less than two weeks remain to apply for the upcoming police entrance exam scheduled for September 20. Applications for the…
Flooding shuts down Route 59 eastbound in Clarkstown, westbound remains open
CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. — Eastbound lanes of Route 59 were closed near the Palisades Center Mall on Tuesday due to flooding, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. The westbound lanes remain open, and…
Man sentenced to 35 years for fatal stabbings of two men in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — A Manhattan man was sentenced Monday to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing two men in separate incidents in Queens in December 2021, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…
Man sentenced to 35 years for fatal stabbings of two men in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — A Manhattan man was sentenced Monday to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing two men in separate incidents in Queens in December 2021, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…
Man killed, woman injured in Harlem shooting behind 8th Avenue building
NEW YORK — A 32-year-old man was fatally shot and a 40-year-old woman injured in a daytime shooting Monday afternoon behind a building on 8th Avenue in Harlem, police said. Officers from…
Man shot multiple times, found dead in Harlem
NEW YORK — A 42-year-old man was fatally shot Monday afternoon in Harlem, police said, marking the latest incident of gun violence in the area. Officers from the 28th Precinct responded to…
Police Charge Yonkers Man for Killing Acquaintance
YONKERS, N.Y. — A Yonkers man has been arrested and charged with murder following the fatal shooting of Francisco Vallejo early Friday morning, according to police. Officers responded around 2:30 a.m. to…
Yonkers Powerball ticket hits $50K prize at Stop & Shop
YONKERS, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Stop & Shop supermarket in Yonkers for the July 12 drawing, the New York Lottery announced Monday. The winning ticket…
