Neighborhood market in Troy sells lucky $50K Powerball ticket
One ticket purchased at LaPosta Bros. Market matched enough numbers to win a $50,000 prize TROY, NY — A visit to a neighborhood market in Troy has turned into a $50,000 Powerball…
Clarkstown Police Urge Drivers to Use Caution on First Day of School
CLARKSTOWN, NY – As the new school year begins, the Clarkstown Police Department extends a safety reminder to the community regarding school commute practices. The department made a public announcement today through…
Woman Victim of Snatch and Ride Robbery in Queens
NEW YORK CITY, NY – An unidentified man on a bicycle snatched a cellphone from a 25-year-old woman at the intersection of 81st Street and 102nd Avenue. The incident occurred on Saturday,…
Man Ran Over, Killed Ex-Wife with His Three Young Children in the Car
QUEENS, NY – Stephen Giraldo, a 36-year-old resident of 144th Street in Jamaica, pleaded guilty to attempted murder on Tuesday. The Queens District Attorney’s office announced that Giraldo will be sentenced to…
City Employed Lawyer Arrested for DWI, Hit and Run
NEW YORK CITY, NY – Philip Simonelli, a 29-year-old Assistant Corporation Counsel, was arrested on Tuesday, at 2:20 am. The New York City Police Department charged him with driving while ability impaired…
Bronx Man Arrested for Murder of Jyleal Conner
BRONX, NY – Angel Silva, a 47-year-old male residing at 1727 East 172 Street, was arrested and charged on Tuesday at approximately 2:45 pm by the New York City Police Department. Silva…
Armed Assault in Grocery Store, Suspects at Large
NEW YORK CITY, NY – On Monday, August 28, at approximately 4:40 pm, two unidentified male individuals entered a grocery store at 2258 3rd Avenue. One individual shot a 23-year-old male in…
DNA Evidence Clears Man Convicted in 1975 NYC Rape Case
NEW YORK CITY, NY – District Attorney Rocah and the Conviction Review Unit, in partnership with the Innocence Project, announced the exoneration of Leonard Mack this morning. Mack, 72, served more than…
Police Seeks Suspects Who Damaged Cruisers at Gramercy Park Mob Scene
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify individuals wanted in relation to a criminal mischief incident. The incident occurred on August…
Woman Charged for Cane Attack Abord NYC Subway Train
NEW YORK CITY, NY – On Friday, at approximately 3:19 am, a 60-year-old female was assaulted at the West 116 Street and Lenox Avenue subway station. The New York City Police Department…
Bronx District Attorney Appoints 40 New Assistant District Attorneys
BRONX, NY – Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark has announced the hiring of 40 new Assistant District Attorneys for the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. These new appointees will serve the Bronx…
68-Year-Old Man Suffers Facial Lacerations in Yankee Stadium Train Station Attack
NEW YORK, NY – A 68-year-old man was struck in the face with a glass bottle while on the southbound “4” train platform at the 161 Street train station. The assault took…
Suspect Arrested for Murder of 51-Year-Old Man in Prospect Heights
BROOKLYN, NY – A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the fatal shooting of a 51-year-old male at 1337 Sterling Place. The deceased, identified as Muhammad Malik of…
Here are Five Things New Yorkers Really Hate
In the city that never sleeps, there’s an eclectic mix of people who come from all walks of life. But despite their differences, there are some things that almost universally annoy New…
As NFL Season Starts, Odds Are Stacked Against Giants Winning it All
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – New Yorkers like to win, there’s no question about it, but for New York Giants fans, reliving the past and winning their fifth Superbowl this year is a…
Only in New York City: Five Things Only New Yorkers Say
Language has a way of revealing the nuances of a place, and New York is no exception. Amidst the hustle and bustle, the crowded subway cars, and the iconic skyline, you’ll also…
Bronx Shooting Leaves One in Critical Condition, Shot in Head
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 12:40 a.m. on Monday at 645 Westchester Avenue, near the St. Mary’s Park Houses. Officers…
Deadly Shooting Under Investigation at Brooklyn Gas Station
BROOKLYN, NY – A 33-year-old man was fatally shot during an attempted robbery early Sunday morning. The incident occurred just after 4 a.m. outside a BP station on Myrtle Avenue near Grove…
New Jersey Woman Arrested in Midtown Slashing
NEW YORK CITY, NY – A 52-year-old woman, Ola Albanni of Hoboken, NJ, has been arrested in connection with an assault that took place on Friday. At approximately 6:10 pm, a 65-year-old…
Police Seeking Bronx Robbery Suspect
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to a grand larceny incident. On Tuesday, August 15, at…
Suspect Arrested in Deadly Queens Shooting
NEW YORK CITY, NY – An arrest has been made in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday. At approximately 4:19 am, officers responded to a 911 call reporting a…
