NYC icon disappears as Macy’s giant red shopping bag vanishes from Herald Square
The familiar landmark that greeted millions of shoppers for decades has come down, exposing a building many New Yorkers never knew existed. NEW YORK, NY — One of Midtown Manhattan’s most recognizable…
Coney Island Stand Operator Who Shot and Killed Man Over Money Heading to Prison
BROOKLYN, NY — A former worker at Coney Island’s Luna Park received a 13-year prison sentence today for shooting a co-worker over an argument about customers and profits. Video surveillance showed the…
Iranian Drug Trafficker Tried to Move Heroin Into NYC Through Undercover DEA Agent
NEW YORK, NY – Malek Balouchzehi, also known as “Malek Khan,” was sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiring to import and distribute heroin in the United States. U.S. District Judge…
Exec Defrauded Air Cargo Business Out of $23 Million
NEW YORK, NY — Robert Schirmer, a senior executive at Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc., pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and honest services fraud. The plea was made…
Suspect in Bronx Deli Shooting Caught on Camera Facing Federal Charges
BRONX, NY — Miguel Diaz, 40, faces charges of firing a weapon outside a Bronx deli and illegal ammunition possession after a prior felony conviction. Diaz was arrested today and presented before…
New York-Area Urologist Faces Federal Charges for Sexual Abuse of Young Patients
NEW YORK, NY — A Manhattan federal court grand jury has returned a Superseding Indictment against Darius A. Paduch, charging the New York-area urologist with a total of 13 counts related to…
Police Seek Scooter Bandit in Botched Necklace Theft
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying an individual involved in an attempted robbery. The incident took place on Thursday, October 12,…
Montauk Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Customers Out of $225,000
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. – Mark Ripolone, 35, formerly of Montauk, has entered a guilty plea to five counts of Grand Larceny. Ripolone admitted to defrauding nearly $400,000 over three years, exploiting legitimate…
$33,000 Take 5 Ticket Sold in Oakdale
OAKDALE, NY — A single ticket won the top prize in the October 23 TAKE 5 evening drawing. The prize-winning ticket, worth $33,551.50, was sold at Yasmin Cards & Gifts, located at…
Long Island Man Facing Murder Charges for Killing Woman He Met on Dating App
BRONX, NY – A Long Island man has been indicted for assaulting, sexually abusing, and restraining a woman he had previously dated after meeting her on a dating app. Bronx District Attorney…
Moped Bandits Snatching Necklaces Around New York City
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department has released details of two incidents that took place on Thursday, September 14, 2023, involving victims having their necklaces forcefully stolen.…
NYPD Seeking Credit Card Thief
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking the public to assist in identifying an individual connected with a grand larceny. The incident happened on Sunday, October…
LGBTQ Protesters Chant in Support of Palestine Where Homosexuality is Illegal
NEW YORK, NY – A group of protesters who identified themselves as “Queers for Palestine” called for the liberation of Palestine, which has been operating for years under its own authority. Hamas,…
Elderly Woman Assaulted and Robbed in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY — A 73-year-old woman was punched multiple times and robbed on Nevins Street last Friday evening, according to police reports. The incident occurred at approximately 9:25 p.m. outside 4 Nevins…
Man Found Dead in Schenectady Hamilton Hill Home
SCHENECTADY, NY – Police are treating the death of a 42-year-old man found in a Hamilton Hill neighborhood home as a homicide. On Sunday morning, officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire…
Man Found Dead, Shot Multiple Times in Crown Heights
BROOKLYN, NY — Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday night at 170 New York Avenue, within the jurisdiction of the 77th Precinct. Responding to a 911 call at…
Two Shootings Reported Overnight in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Police were alerted to two separate shooting incidents during the early hours of Saturday on the city’s east side. The initial shooting took place around 1:45 a.m. A…
Shoplifting Leads to Gunfire at Green Acres Mall
LONG ISLAND, NY – A shooting event unfolded Monday at the Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream just after 11 a.m. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder reported that a man, suspected…
Brooklyn Man Sentenced After Fleeing to Israel to Avoid Sexual Abuse Charges
BROOKLYN, NY – Gershon Kranczer, 67, of Midwood, Brooklyn, has been sentenced to nine years in prison following his guilty plea in August to charges of sexual conduct against a child. Kranczer…
Two Arrested in State Street Murder
SCHENECTADY, NY – Following an intensive investigation into a homicide at 764 State Street, two suspects were apprehended on Sunday. With efforts from Schenectady Police detectives and the New York State Police,…
Gunman in Rufus King Park Drug Deal Gone Wrong Shooting Gets 19 Years in Prison
QUEENS, NY – Torren King, 20, of Far Rockaway, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter regarding a 2020 shooting in Rufus King Park. The incident,…
