Buffalo man charged after Ludington Street shooting leads to gun seizure
Police say investigators recovered four loaded firearms while investigating a shooting that left a man wounded. BUFFALO, NY — A Buffalo man is facing assault and weapons charges after police said an…
Multiple Top-Prize TAKE 5 Tickets Sold in Ellicottville and Manhattan
ELLCOTTVILLE, NY – The New York Lottery revealed that multiple top-prize tickets for the Sep 14 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing found winners. The winning tickets were sold at KWIK FILL at 1…
Man Overboard After Suffering Medical Episode in Long Island Sound
RYE, NY – Rye Police Marine Unit responded to a mayday call in Long Island Sound, approximately 2 miles south of Milton Harbor, and successfully rescued a 33-year-old man experiencing a psychiatric…
High Ranking FDNY Officer Arrested for DWI
NEW YORK, NY – Chad Bonaventura, a 48-year-old FDNY Lieutenant, was arrested on Thursday night within the jurisdiction of the 104th Precinct. Bonaventura faces multiple charges including Driving While Intoxicated, Moving From…
It’s Not All About NYC: Five Places You Have to See in Upstate New York
Upstate New York is a treasure trove of natural beauty, historical landmarks, and cultural richness. While the bright lights of New York City often steal the limelight, the northern regions of the…
DWI Driver Sentenced to 22.5 Years for Fatal Crash on I-87
SARATOGA COUNTY, NY – Justin P. Rodriguez was sentenced on Thursday to a maximum term of 22.5 years in state prison for causing the death of Alex Bleickhardt on September 15, 2022.…
Aspiring Model Shot During Parking Lot Dispute at NYC Home Depot Dies
Imani Sharpless, a 26-year-old model and singer, succumbed to injuries after being shot in an altercation over a parking spot near a Home Depot in Bedford Stuyvesant. The incident occurred just past…
56-Year-Old Man Choked with Shoelace and Robbed While Driving Through NYC
NEW YORK, NY – A 56-year-old rideshare driver was choked with a shoelace and robbed while operating a van, leading to a multi-vehicle crash on Skillman Avenue. On Friday, September 8, at…
Two Women Struck by Stray Bullets in South Bronx, One Dead
SOUTH BRONX, NY – A 71-year-old woman was killed and a 34-year-old woman was wounded on Thursday when they were struck by stray bullets. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on E.…
Double Shooting in the Bronx Leaves One Dead, One Injured
BRONX, NY – Police rushed to 512 East 138th Street on Thursday following a 911 call reporting two people shot. Upon arrival, authorities found a 34-year-old female with a gunshot wound to…
New York Man Targeted Asian Business Owners in NY, NJ, PA
NEWARK, NJ – James Hurt, a 47-year-old from New York, admitted to participating in a conspiracy aimed at burglarizing Asian and Asian-American small business owners’ homes across multiple states. U.S. District Judge…
NYC Grandmother Falls for $9,500 Bail Money Scam
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is investigating a grand larceny incident that occurred on Wednesday, August 23. The 78-year-old female victim received a phone call from…
64-Year-Old Woman Injured in Strong Armed Robbery
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a man connected to an assault that took place last Saturday. At around 3:27…
NYPD Continues Search for Rapist Thwarted by Good Samaritans
BROOKLYN, NY – A 36-year-old woman was pushed to the ground and choked by an unknown male on August 28 in front of 61 Clarkson Avenue, before bystanders intervened. The victim was…
Staten Island Man Arrested for March Murder
STATEN ISLAND, NY – A 25-year-old Staten Island man, Daniel Battaforyen, was arrested and charged on September 13 in relation to a March 25 homicide. The incident took place at 225 Park…
Rockland County Democrat Leader Arrested for Election Fraud
MOUNT KISCO, NY – Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that William Serratore, 59, and his son Carmelo Serratore, 24, both of Mount Kisco, New York, have been indicted…
24-Year-Old Shot in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday evening in the northwest side of the city. Officers were dispatched to the area of Dewey Avenue and Alameda Street…
Boston Man Charged for NYC LGBTQ Hate Crime
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department’s Hate Crime Task Force has made several arrests in an ongoing investigation related to a series of hate crimes. The incidents…
Police Seek Suspect Who Knocked Out Woman Before Stealing Her Purse
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals connected to a robbery that occurred on Monday, August 21. The incident…
Business Owner Demanded Employee Kickbacks After Underpaying Wages
MINEOLA, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced charges against Angelo Stanco, 58, and his company, American Paving & Masonry Corp. The charges include Grand Larceny, Failure to Pay…
Brooklyn Man Lured Aspiring Model into Sex Trafficking Business
BROOKLYN, NY – Allen Barrington, 38, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the sex trafficking of an 18-year-old girl. The Brooklyn District Attorney announced the sentence on Wednesday, stating…
