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…
Care workers accused of using disabled residents’ money to bankroll personal shopping
Investigators say two employees at a Westchester group home allegedly tapped into the bank accounts of adults with disabilities, using the money for online purchases, clothing and everyday expenses. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.…
Woman accused of stabbing man in neck as he slept in Massapequa basement
Prosecutors say a Long Island woman retrieved a knife from her purse and fatally stabbed a longtime acquaintance while he slept in his own bed. MINEOLA, N.Y. — A 22-year-old Massapequa woman…
Bay Shore Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking and Rape Convictions
A Suffolk County man who pleaded guilty to sex trafficking and rape charges involving multiple victims, including a child, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. A Bay Shore man convicted of…
Teen Dragged Off Bronx Bus, Beaten and Robbed of Headphones; NYPD Searching for Five Suspects
Police are looking for five individuals accused of surrounding a teenage victim, pulling him off an MTA bus, and stealing his headphones in the Bronx. The NYPD is seeking the public’s help…
Man, 65, Pushed Off Subway Train at 28 Street Station; NYPD Seeks Suspect
Police are searching for a suspect accused of pushing a 65-year-old man off a northbound 1 train at the 28 Street subway station before fleeing the scene. The NYPD is asking for…
Two Suspects Sought After Man Robbed and Beaten on Q Train Platform in Brooklyn
Police are searching for two suspects accused of attacking a 41-year-old man and stealing his backpack at the Newkirk Avenue subway station in Brooklyn. The NYPD is asking for the public’s help…
Bay Shore convenience store sells winning lottery ticket
Lucky numbers land one Long Island player a five-figure payday in Sunday night’s drawing BAY SHORE, N.Y. — A routine stop at a Long Island convenience store turned into a $28,704.50 windfall…
Mastic Man Convicted of Strangling 8-Month-Old Infant, Faces Up to 7 Years in Prison
Jurors found a Suffolk County man guilty after prosecutors said he injured an 8-month-old baby by applying force to the child’s face and chest while caring for the infant overnight. A Suffolk…
Check your tickets as two $50K Powerball winners were sold in New York
One winning ticket was sold in Freeport and another in Syracuse for Saturday night’s Powerball drawing. Schenectady, N.Y. — Two New York Lottery players could be holding tickets worth $50,000 after matching…
Former Brooklyn School Employee Accused of Stealing $111K From After-School Program
Prosecutors allege a former New York City Department of Education employee diverted more than $111,000 intended for student programs into her personal accounts over a six-year period. A former New York City…
Bronx Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Brutal Elevator Stabbing of 75-Year-Old Woman
A Bronx man who admitted attempting to kill a 75-year-old woman inside her apartment building elevator has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after the victim suffered a punctured lung and…
Manhattan store sells $50K Powerball winner
A lucky ticket purchased on the Upper East Side matched enough numbers to claim a $50,000 prize in Wednesday night’s drawing MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket sold at a Manhattan convenience…
Bronx Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Stabbing Ex-Partner to Death in Front of Children
A Bronx jury convicted a man of murder after prosecutors said he stabbed the mother of his child 17 times during a birthday celebration, with two young children witnessing the attack. BRONX,…
Queens Driver Sentenced After Deadly Bronx Street Racing Crash Kills Teen Girl, Young Man
A Queens man who admitted speeding and performing dangerous driving maneuvers at a Hunts Point car meet-up has been sentenced to prison after a crash that killed two passengers and critically injured…
Bronx lands winning lottery ticket
A lucky ticket sold at a Bronx liquor store matched all five numbers in Friday night’s drawing BRONX, N.Y. — A winning TAKE 5 ticket sold at a Bronx liquor store matched…
New York Pride Festival Canceled After School Board Member Charged with Explicit Chats With Children
The vice president of the Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education resigned after his arrest on child-related charges, while the nonprofit organization he founded voted to dissolve and cancel its upcoming…
New York Bill Would Create Voluntary ‘Neurodiversity Training Pledge’ for Employers
Legislation would direct the New York State Department of Labor to establish a certification program promoting neurodiverse hiring, workplace inclusion, and employee training. A New York lawmaker has introduced legislation that would…
New York Bill Would Require Health Warning Labels on Gas Stoves Sold to Consumers
The proposed “Healthy Homes Right To Know Act” would require warning labels and retail signage alerting consumers to potential health risks associated with gas stove emissions. A New York lawmaker has introduced…
New York Bill Would Require Medicaid Enrollment Assistance Before Inmates Leave Prison
Legislation would require state prisons and local jails to help eligible inmates enroll in Medicaid or other health insurance programs before their release. A New York lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at…
Queens Driver Indicted After Fatal High-Speed Crash Kills 71-Year-Old Pedestrian in Fresh Meadows
Prosecutors say a Fresh Meadows man was driving more than 75 mph, ran multiple red lights, and tried to flee after a three-car crash that killed a woman and injured her husband.…
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