Oneonta man faces top level felony drug charges after troopers seize cocaine meth and fentanyl
State police say active warrant led to arrest and alleged seizure of large quantities of narcotics ONEONTA, NY — A routine patrol through the City of Oneonta led state troopers to a…
Judge gives probation to New Jersey man in Rockland County child predator case despite DA’s objection
NEW CITY, NY – A New Jersey man who pleaded guilty to attempting to meet what he believed was a 13-year-old boy for sex has been sentenced to probation, a decision the…
Car fire shuts down westbound Route 59 near Route 304 overpass in Clarkstown
CLARKSTOWN, NY – Emergency crews responded Wednesday evening to a vehicle fire that erupted on westbound Route 59 near the Route 304 overpass, briefly disrupting traffic but causing no injuries. Clarkstown Police…
Uniondale woman convicted of $75,000 bank loan fraud scheme
MINEOLA, NY – A Uniondale woman has been found guilty of grand larceny and forgery charges for orchestrating a $75,000 loan fraud scheme involving fake businesses and falsified documents, Nassau County prosecutors…
Elderly man hospitalized after being struck crossing Utica street
Elderly man struck by car in Utica remains hospitalized in serious condition Utica, NY — A Friday night crash involving a pedestrian has left an elderly man hospitalized in serious condition after…
Queens platform erupts in violence as man slashes riders
Manhattan man charged after commuters slashed on Kew Gardens subway platform Queens, NY — A 27-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of slashing assaults that left two subway…
Brooklyn teen sentenced to 18 years to life for killing 15-year-old in park shooting
BROOKLYN, NY – A Fort Greene teenager has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for fatally shooting 15-year-old Unique Smith as the victim sat in a Downtown Brooklyn park…
Home health aide indicted for attempted murder of 84-year-old patient in Massapequa
MINEOLA, NY – A Queens woman has been indicted on attempted murder and assault charges after allegedly stabbing an 84-year-old woman she was hired to care for in the victim’s Massapequa home,…
Elderly man hospitalized after being struck by car on Armory Drive in Utica
UTICA, NY – An elderly man is in serious condition after being hit by a vehicle Friday night near the Parkway in Utica, according to police. Emergency crews were called to Armory…
Manhattan man charged in random subway slashing attack at Kew Gardens station
QUEENS, NY – A Manhattan man has been charged after allegedly slashing two commuters in an unprovoked attack inside the Union Turnpike–Kew Gardens subway station on Wednesday, prosecutors announced. The suspect, 27-year-old…
Grocery stop turns into million-dollar payday for Morrisonville woman
Clinton County woman claims $1 million prize on New York Millionaire scratch-off Plattsburgh, NY – A Clinton County lottery player has officially joined New York’s millionaire club after scratching her way to…
Lucky NY ticket earns huge lottery payday
Amawalk man wins $1,000 a week for life on New York Lottery scratch-off Amawalk, NY – A Westchester County resident has secured a lifetime of payouts after winning a top prize in…
New York Could Soon Be Addict Free If Bill To Change Legal Wording Passes in Albany
Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would replace the terms “addict” and “narcotic addict” in state law with the modern, person-centered phrase “person with substance use…
Five indicted in Bronx gunpoint robbery spree tied to alleged Trinitarios gang
BRONX, NY – Five defendants, including a 16-year-old boy, have been indicted in connection with a string of violent gunpoint robberies across the Bronx that netted nearly $100,000 in stolen jewelry, prosecutors…
Five suspects arrested after armed robbery near Canisius University
BUFFALO, NY – Five people, including four juveniles, were arrested following an armed robbery and vehicle chase that began near Canisius University and ended in downtown Buffalo Thursday night. Police said the…
New York Lawmakers Want to Limit How Much You Bet on Sports and Online Gambling Each Day
Albany, NY – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would impose sweeping restrictions on online sports betting, limiting wagers and deposits while banning aggressive advertising tactics aimed at enticing…
New York bill would grant in-state tuition to Team USA Olympic athletes training in the state
Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would allow Olympic and Paralympic athletes training in New York to pay in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities.…
Off-duty NYPD school crossing guard arrested in Brooklyn on menacing charge
BROOKLYN, NY – An off-duty NYPD school crossing guard was arrested Thursday afternoon in Brooklyn after an alleged threatening incident. Officials said the arrest took place around 3:33 p.m. within the 60th…
New York bill would let close friends authorize organ your donations after death
Albany, NY – A proposal in the New York State Assembly would allow close friends of a deceased person to authorize organ or tissue donation when no relatives or designated agents are…
New York bill would require local governments to post meeting videos within five days
Albany, NY – A new measure introduced in the New York State Assembly would compel public bodies to post video recordings of their open meetings online within five business days. Assemblymember Amy…
Off-duty NYPD officer arrested in Brooklyn on assault and strangulation charges
BROOKLYN, NY – An off-duty NYPD officer was taken into custody early Friday morning following an alleged assault incident in Brooklyn. Police said the arrest occurred at approximately 2:54 a.m. within the…
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