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…
Queens couple pleads guilty to wage theft, ordered to repay over $28,000 to 30 workers
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Christian Perez, 40, and his wife, Ines Perez Miranda, 42, both of Queens, pleaded guilty to failing to pay employees of their cleaning companies thousands…
Two men arrested in connection with Utica stabbing that left man critically injured
Police say the suspects attacked the victims after knocking on their door early in the morning of February 15. Utica, N.Y. – Two men have been arrested and charged with attempted murder…
Utica man arrested for alleged child abuse involving repeated beatings and food deprivation
Police say the 52-year-old suspect punished children by denying them food and striking them with an extension cord. Utica, N.Y. – A Utica man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts…
Utica Police arrest two suspects, including 13-year-old, in armed robbery of student
Investigators say the pair robbed a juvenile walking home from school and displayed a handgun during the incident. Utica, N.Y. – Two suspects, one of them just 13 years old, have been…
Fire near Hoboken PATH tunnel halts service to Manhattan; no injuries reported
Crews are replacing damaged rail components and conducting safety tests before service can resume between Hoboken, the World Trade Center, and 33rd Street. Hoboken, N.J. – PATH service between Hoboken and Manhattan…
ICE arrests previously deported convicted murderer hiding out on Long Island
Federal officers captured the fugitive in Hempstead, New York, weeks after state officials ended cooperation with ICE. New York, N.Y. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Jose…
Drug task force raids Poughkeepsie home following narcotics arrest at billiard hall
Dutchess County prosecutors say a months-long investigation led to the arrest of a suspected dealer and the seizure of a large quantity of drugs. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – A months-long narcotics investigation by…
Utica police searching for owner of German Shepherd found on Scott Street
The department asks residents to call if they recognize the dog or know who it belongs to. Utica, N.Y. – The Utica Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating…
Fatal library stabbing case stalls as defendant deemed unfit
Rockland judge rules defendant lacks capacity in fatal Finkelstein Library stabbing case NEW CITY, N.Y. – A Rockland County judge has ruled that the man who admitted to killing Finkelstein Library security…
Bronx senior knocked out cold in the Bronx
67-year-old man knocked unconscious in Soundview Avenue assault BRONX, NY — A 67-year-old man was punched in the face and left unconscious on a Bronx sidewalk Wednesday night after a verbal dispute…
Former City Council candidate’s lawsuit against NYC Campaign Finance Board dismissed
Victor Jordan alleged retaliation and constitutional violations over 2017 campaign dispute BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Victor Jordan, a former New York City Council candidate,…
Rikers Island inmate’s brutality lawsuit to proceed against New York City correction officers
Judge rules prior settlement does not bar claims in new lawsuit alleging separate assault at Rikers BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has denied the City of New York’s motion to dismiss…
North Tonawanda man indicted after police find cache of illegal firearms during assault investigation
Investigators say more than a dozen illegal weapons were seized following a domestic assault probe that began in November. North Tonawanda, N.Y. – The North Tonawanda Police Department announced the indictment of…
Orange County player scores in Wednesday lottery drawing
TAKE 5 ticket worth $15,654 sold in Newburgh NEW YORK, NY — A TAKE 5 player in Orange County matched all five numbers in Wednesday’s Evening drawing, earning a $15,654 top prize,…
Police search for suspect who attacked woman with umbrella on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
A 24-year-old woman was struck in the back with an umbrella in a random assault on First Avenue Friday afternoon, police said. New York, N.Y. – The NYPD is asking for the…
Teacher’s discrimination lawsuit against NYC Department of Education and teachers union dismissed
Former Erasmus Hall math teacher claimed decades of racial bias, retaliation, and rights violations BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a sprawling lawsuit filed by Victor Jordan, a former New…
Queens lottery player scores major win
TAKE 5 ticket worth $15,654 sold in Glen Oaks NEW YORK, NY — A TAKE 5 player in Queens matched all five numbers in Wednesday’s Evening drawing, securing a top prize of…
Armed suspect sought in Bronx robbery that netted $1,500 from store clerk
Police say a gunman robbed a Webster Avenue business at gunpoint Thursday afternoon before fleeing with cash. Bronx, N.Y. – The NYPD is searching for a suspect who robbed a store employee…
Burglars climb through unlocked window, steal clothing from Bronx apartment
Police are searching for two suspects who broke into a Kingsbridge residence early Monday morning and fled with stolen clothing. Bronx, N.Y. – The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying…
Manhattan DA drops assault charge against man accused of throwing ice at NYPD officers
NEW YORK, NY – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has dropped the assault charge against 27-year-old Gusmane Coulibaly, a West African national accused of hurling ice-packed snowballs at NYPD officers during a…
