Gunman wanted after livery cab driver shot in the face during Brooklyn robbery
Police say suspect demanded cash and vehicle keys before opening fire BROOKLYN, NY — A 21-year-old livery cab driver was shot in the face during an early morning robbery in Brooklyn after…
Suspect sought after woman groped inside Manhattan 7-Eleven, police say
MANHATTAN, NY – Police are searching for a man accused of forcibly touching a woman inside a Midtown 7-Eleven last week, authorities said. According to the NYPD, the incident happened around 1:30…
Islip man gets 12 years in prison for fentanyl, cocaine, and gun trafficking operation
ISLIP, NY – A Suffolk County man who admitted to running a large-scale narcotics and firearms trafficking ring across the region has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, prosecutors announced Tuesday.…
Teen stabbed and bystander attacked in Prospect Avenue subway station robbery
BRONX, NY – A violent robbery inside the Prospect Avenue subway station Monday evening left one teenager stabbed multiple times and another assaulted as he tried to call for help, police said.…
Delivery worker robbed at gunpoint in Queens as suspect steals wallet and bike
QUEENS, NY – A food delivery worker was robbed at gunpoint Monday evening in front of 41-13 12th Street, where police say an armed suspect targeted the victim during a delivery and…
Two suspects sought after violent cell phone robbery in Westchester Square
BRONX, NY – A 55-year-old man was assaulted and robbed Tuesday evening in front of 48 Westchester Square, where police say two unidentified individuals targeted the victim in a sudden and violent…
Man slashed in face during dispute aboard Bronx subway train, suspects at large
BRONX, NY – Police are searching for two suspects after a 24-year-old man was slashed in the face during a violent confrontation aboard a northbound 5 train Thursday evening near the Nereid…
New York judge again rules suspect lacks capacity to stand trial in 2019 Hanukkah stabbing case
NEW CITY, N.Y. – The man accused of carrying out a brutal machete attack during a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey more than six years ago has once again been deemed mentally unfit…
Overturned tractor-trailer shuts down section of I-87 near Westport
WESTPORT, N.Y. – A stretch of Interstate 87 southbound between Exits 31 and 30 was closed Monday afternoon after a tractor-trailer overturned on the highway, New York State Police said. Troopers responded…
Father and son arrested in Homer after police seize cache of guns, drugs, and stolen property
HOMER, N.Y. – A months-long investigation that began with a stolen dirt bike led New York State Police to uncover a large illegal weapons and drug operation in Cortland County, resulting in…
Can New York City’s New Street Bathroom Plan Reduce That Lingering Smell of Urine Across the City?
New York, NY – Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new city initiative committing $4 million to expand access to public bathrooms, launching a program aimed at installing modular, high-quality restrooms across New…
Mamdani orders citywide fee and fine overhaul to ease pressure on small businesses
New York, NY – Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday signed Executive Order 11, directing city agencies to inventory and reduce the fees and civil penalties imposed on small businesses, marking a broad…
Delivery app sued as Mamdani administration launches crackdown on worker pay abuses
New York, NY – The Mamdani administration filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court against delivery app Motoclick and its chief executive, accusing the company of illegally underpaying workers and…
Mayor revives Bronx supportive housing project shelved by prior administration
New York, NY – Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday announced his administration will move forward with Just Home, a supportive housing project on the campus of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi that had…
New York proposal would amend state constitution to restrict police inquiries and disclosures about immigration status
ALBANY, NY – A proposed constitutional amendment introduced in the New York State Senate seeks to limit how state and local officials, including law enforcement, can inquire about or disclose an individual’s…
This Cop Gives A Hoot; Saves Owl from Highway
State trooper rescues injured owl from I-81 median in Oswego County OSWEGO COUNTY, N.Y. – A New York State Police trooper is being credited with saving a young barred owl that was…
Fallen tree temporarily closes Route 303 in Congers overnight, now reopened
CONGERS, N.Y. – A fallen tree caused a temporary shutdown of Route 303 in both directions Sunday evening before the roadway was cleared and reopened, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. Police…
Utica police seek owners of several stray dogs found across city over weekend
UTICA, N.Y. – The Utica Police Department is asking for the public’s help in reuniting several dogs with their owners after multiple strays were taken in over the weekend from various neighborhoods…
Crashes, icing, and speed restrictions snarl Monday morning commute across New York metro region
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A frigid start to the week brought a series of traffic disruptions across New York City, Long Island, and the surrounding tri-state region Monday morning, as icy pavement,…
New York bill would bar courts from using gender-affirming care to decide custody cases
Assembly Bill 41, sponsored by Assemblyman Chris Burdick (D-Westchester), would add Section 75-n to the state’s Domestic Relations Law, ensuring that courts cannot make custody determinations purely on allegations related to a…
New York bill would create half-fare MTA program for veterans
ALBANY, N.Y. – A bipartisan group of New York lawmakers is backing a proposal that would allow military veterans to ride Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) buses, subways, and commuter trains at half…
