Masked Men Wanted for Copper Theft That Sparked Fire at Electric Substation
HARTWICK, N.Y. – New York State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals who allegedly broke into an Otsego Electric Cooperative substation in Hartwick early Thursday, stealing copper…
Postal Worker Indicted on Rape, Sexual Abuse Charges Involving Two Teen Girls in Suffolk County
Suffolk County prosecutors announced the indictment of a postal worker accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in separate incidents, allegations that remain pending in court. SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — A Moriches…
Amenia man killed after Porsche loses control in deadly crash
Investigators say a Porsche lost control, entered oncoming traffic and collided with an SUV, leaving one man dead at the scene AMENIA, N.Y. — A two-vehicle crash in Dutchess County left an…
$4M Mega Millions winner sold in Newburgh
A lottery player in Orange County is holding a ticket worth $4M after matching enough numbers in the latest Mega Millions drawing NEWBURGH, N.Y. — A Newburgh lottery player is sitting on…
New York Lottery drawing produces three separate winners
Three lucky New York Lottery players hit the top prize in the same drawing, with winning tickets sold across Long Island and New York City ALBANY, N.Y. — Three New York Lottery…
Massive Queens loft fire draws nearly 200 FDNY responders and injures 3 firefighters
Heavy flames tore through an artist-in-residence building in Queens, prompting a third-alarm response and a lengthy firefight QUEENS, N.Y. — A large fire tore through an artist-in-residence loft building in Queens on…
Prom crasher goes nuts as Syracuse cops take squirrel into custody
A furry gatecrasher attached itself to a prom guest before officers stepped in and made an unusual removal SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A prom night in Syracuse took an unexpected turn when officers…
Wellsville man jailed after East Genesee Street harassment complaint
Police say the arrest stems from an incident reported on one of the village’s main streets WELLSVILLE, N.Y. — A Wellsville man was taken into custody and transported to jail after police…
Six People Stabbed by Homeless Man Inside Penn Station As World Cup Safety Concerns Grow
A stabbing attack that injured six people at New York Penn Station has raised fresh security concerns as the transit hub prepares to handle tens of thousands of FIFA World Cup fans…
Woman Sought After Cellphone Assault at Busy Manhattan Subway Station
New York, NY — Police are searching for a woman accused of striking a 23-year-old commuter in the face with a cellphone during a dispute inside one of Manhattan’s busiest transit hubs…
NYPD Searches for Two Suspects After Man Slashed During Harlem Assault
A 47-year-old man suffered facial and hand injuries after being pepper sprayed and slashed during a dispute on West 125th Street, police said. Police are searching for two suspects accused of assaulting…
NYPD Officer Assaulted During Knicks Celebration Outside Madison Square Garden, PBA Says
A New York City police officer suffered a facial injury after being punched during postgame celebrations following the Knicks’ Game 2 victory, according to the Police Benevolent Association. New York, N.Y. –…
Syracuse Police Search for Armed, Dangerous 18-Year-Old Wanted on Firearm Charges
Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating an 18-year-old man wanted on multiple charges related to the illegal possession and discharge of a firearm. Syracuse, N.Y. – The Syracuse Police Department…
Long Island Teen Who Shot Boy on Train Captured in Virginia
A 19-year-old Levittown man accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy aboard a Manhattan-bound A train has been returned to New York and ordered held without bail. Queens, NY – A Long Island…
STRIVE sweep lands Syracuse man facing string of contempt charges
Detectives arrested a 31-year-old man during a statewide initiative targeting intimate partner violence offenders SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Syracuse man was taken into custody as part of a statewide operation focused on…
Fentanyl Dealer Kept Explosives and Powerful Synthetic Opioid in Westbury Home
Mineola, NY — A Westbury man who admitted selling fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and other narcotics has pleaded guilty after investigators uncovered a cache of drugs, explosive materials, and a powerful synthetic opioid…
School Bus Driver Arrested After Investigators Find Child Sexual Abuse Material, Police Say
North Tonawanda, NY — A North Tonawanda school bus driver lost his job and now faces multiple felony charges after investigators allegedly discovered a large collection of child sexual abuse material during…
Teen Gunman Pleads Guilty After Stray Bullet Killed College Basketball Player at Hempstead Party
Mineola, NY — A Baldwin teenager has admitted to murder and weapons charges in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old college student and basketball player who was struck by a stray bullet…
One ticket turns ordinary Bronx deli into lucky hotspot
Winning ticket worth nearly $20K was sold at a Kingsbridge Avenue neighborhood store BRONX, N.Y. — A routine stop at a Bronx deli turned into a winning moment for one New York…
New York Moves to Replace ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ With Gender-Neutral Terms in Family Court Law
Albany, NY — New York lawmakers have approved legislation that would replace terms such as “mother,” “father,” and “paternity” throughout portions of state family law with gender-neutral language, sending the measure to…
Manhunt for suspect who sexually assaulted woman aboard Brooklyn train
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of sexually abusing a woman aboard a northbound L train in Brooklyn. Brooklyn, NY – The NYPD is searching for a…
