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…
Man charged with attempted homicide in West Chester arson that trapped residents
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly setting a fire that trapped residents inside a home on South Matlack Street earlier this week, authorities said.…
Man attacked with metal object after traffic dispute in Queens
QUEENS — A 36-year-old man was hospitalized after being assaulted with a metal object during a roadside confrontation in South Ozone Park last month, police said. The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m.…
Three dead, one injured in Coram from suspected bad batch of narcotics, police warn
CORAM — The Suffolk County Police Department issued a warning Friday after three people died and one person was seriously injured from apparent overdoses tied to a suspected bad batch of narcotics.…
Brooklyn teen last seen leaving home Tuesday reported missing
BROOKLYN — A 16-year-old girl from Brownsville has been reported missing after she was last seen leaving her home on Rockaway Avenue earlier this week, police said. Maria Lassend was last seen…
Man fatally stabbed in Queens triple assault, two others injured
A 25-year-old man was fatally stabbed and two others were injured during a violent early-morning attack in Queens on Saturday. Police responded to a 911 call around 1:50 a.m. near Sutphin Boulevard…
Queens and Bronx shops dish out big lottery winners
NEW YORK — Two players each won over $16,000 in Thursday night’s TAKE 5 evening drawing, with winning tickets sold in Queens and the Bronx, the New York Lottery announced Friday. One…
Armed Robbers Snatch $5,500 in Cash and a Necklace in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. — A 69-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday while walking along West 172nd Street, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately 3 a.m. near 11 West 172nd…
$50K Powerball ticket hits at New Windsor gas station
NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in New Windsor for the July 9 drawing, the New York Lottery announced Wednesday. The winning third-prize ticket was purchased at…
Bronx player bags $1K a week for life in lottery win
BRONX, N.Y. — One lucky player in the Bronx has won $1,000 a week for life after purchasing a second-prize ticket in the July 9 CASH4LIFE drawing, the New York Lottery announced…
Winning streak hits New York as two players cash big
NEW YORK — Two lucky TAKE 5 players are holding top-prize winning tickets from Tuesday’s midday drawing, each worth $8,980.50, the New York Lottery announced. One winning ticket was sold at H…
Man sentenced to 25 years to life for hammer attack on Queens subway commuter
QUEENS, NY — A Manhattan man was sentenced Thursday to 25 years to life in prison for a violent, unprovoked hammer attack on a woman entering the Queens Plaza subway station in…
Medford officers rescue kitten from storm drain, find it a new home
MEDFORD, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police officers rescued a kitten trapped in a storm drain Saturday afternoon, after a resident reported hearing cries coming from beneath Jordan Drive. Emergency Service Section officers…
New York City Cop Arrested for Strangulation and Assault
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Bushwick and charged with multiple offenses, including assault and strangulation, police said. At approximately 12:50 p.m., Gero Eaton, 35, was…
Man sought in public lewdness incident on E train near Kew Gardens with young girl
QUEENS, N.Y. — Police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself to a 13-year-old girl aboard a southbound E train approaching the Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike station, the NYPD said. The…
Queens man charged with rape and child luring
QUEENS, N.Y. — A 63-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a child luring and sexual abuse case in Queens, police said. According to authorities, Virgilio Taveras of 190-05…
Lucky winners strike it rich in Manhattan and Staten Island
NEW YORK, NY — Two lucky New Yorkers each claimed a top prize of $15,321.50 in Tuesday night’s TAKE 5 Evening drawing, the New York Lottery announced Wednesday. The winning tickets for…
Bronx Teen Killed in Broad Daylight Triple Victim Gunfire Attack
BRONX, N.Y. — An 18-year-old male was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in a triple-victim assault near Southern Boulevard and Westchester Avenue, police said. Officers from the 41st Precinct responded to a…
68-year-old man assaulted during dispute in Brooklyn, Suspect at Large
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 68-year-old man was punched in the face multiple times during a street dispute last month in East New York, police said. The assault occurred around 2:50 p.m. on…
Woman slashed, man bitten during robbery in the Bronx
BRONX, NY — A woman was slashed and a man was bitten during a violent robbery inside a Bronx residence Monday afternoon, according to police. The incident occurred around 2:35 p.m. at…
Former New York Governor Says Mamdani Not the Best Person, But Democrats Should Rally Behind Him Anyway
NEW YORK, NY — Former New York Governor David Paterson issued a statement Tuesday urging Democratic unity ahead of the November general election, warning that continued division in the mayoral race could…
