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…
Police Contiue Search: MTA bus driver pepper sprayed during attack in Queens
Queens, NY – A 60-year-old MTA bus operator was assaulted in Jamaica on Saturday afternoon when an unidentified passenger unleashed pepper spray in his face, officials said. The attack occurred around 3:50…
Rider slashed after argument erupts on Queens bus
Queens, NY – A 59-year-old woman was attacked aboard a southbound Q44 bus in Jamaica on Wednesday evening after a heated argument with an unidentified passenger escalated into violence, police said. The…
One ticket big win as Levittown shop strikes gold
$30K TAKE 5 winning ticket sold at Levittown convenience store Levittown, NY — One lucky TAKE 5 player is holding a ticket worth more than $30,000 after Tuesday night’s drawing, with the…
Strange Man Gropes Staten Island Woman, Beats Her, Then Robs Her
Staten Island, NY – A 32-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed during a predawn attack on Staten Island Wednesday, authorities said. The incident happened around 5:10 a.m. near Monroe Avenue and Victory…
Toddler shoved to the ground in shocking Brooklyn sidewalk attack
Brooklyn, NY – A 3-year-old girl was violently shoved to the ground while walking with her mother on McDonald Avenue Monday afternoon, sparking a citywide search for the attacker, officials said. The…
New York Couple slashed in knife attack inside Bronx building as four suspects flee
Bronx, NY – A man and woman were slashed inside a Washington Avenue building Wednesday evening after four unidentified individuals stormed the location and launched a knife attack, police said. The group…
Woman attacked and dragged down stairs in East Village building
Manhattan, NY – A 23-year-old woman was assaulted inside a residential building in the East Village early Friday after an unidentified man grabbed her from behind and dragged her down a flight…
Man beaten in Bronx attack after dispute inside Ogden Avenue building
Bronx, NY – A 39-year-old man was assaulted inside a building on Ogden Avenue Saturday afternoon after a heated dispute with two unidentified individuals turned violent, police said. The victim was inside…
Lottery winner hits jackpot at Fairport grocery store
$30K winning Take 5 ticket sold at Wegmans in Fairport FAIRPORT, NY – One lucky shopper walked away a whole lot richer after snagging a top-prize Take 5 ticket worth $30,180.50 in…
Westbury store sells top-prize lottery ticket
Westbury store sells $17K winning ticket in Take 5 midday lottery drawing WESTBURY, NY – A simple lottery ticket became a $17,023.50 payday for one lucky player in Nassau County after hitting…
Judge narrows detainee’s lawsuit after BET Awards night stabbing at Brooklyn jail
Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has pared down a lawsuit brought by a pretrial detainee who says prison officers ignored his desperate pleas for help after he was stabbed while trying…
New York Judge Refuses to Step Aside in Whistleblow Lawsuit
Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has refused to step aside from a long-running whistleblower lawsuit accusing New York City of defrauding federal benefit programs, denying a relator’s attempt to disqualify her…
Someone in NY just won $1K a week for life
Newburgh smoke shop sells winning Cash4Life ticket worth $1,000 a week for life NEWBURGH, NY – A routine lottery stop turned into a life-changing moment for one lucky player who purchased a…
Surprise Powerball win for Walmart customer in Brockport
$50K Powerball winner scores big at Brockport Walmart Brockport, NY — One lucky shopper at a Walmart Supercenter in Brockport walked away with a $50,000 payday this week after hitting the third…
Gunmen on Citi bikes shoot woman in Bronx street ambush
Bronx, NY – A 44-year-old woman was shot in the arm during a brazen attack on East 188th Street and Webster Avenue Saturday evening, police said. The victim was struck around 6:41…
Lucky numbers bring big win to Brooklyn lottery player
Brooklyn lottery player wins $32K TAKE 5 jackpot from Grab N Go Brooklyn, NY — A lucky lottery player in Brooklyn just picked up a $32,636 payday after matching all five numbers…
Utica police charge 13-year-old with attempted armed robbery in bikejacking
UTICA, N.Y. – A 13-year-old boy is facing an attempted robbery charge after police say he threatened another juvenile with a handgun while trying to steal a bicycle. The incident occurred Aug.…
Suffolk DA to unveil charges in $2M drug bust linked to Holbrook pair
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. – Suffolk County prosecutors will announce sweeping charges Monday against two Holbrook residents accused of running a large-scale narcotics distribution operation that netted millions in drugs, firearms, and cash. District…
New York Cty Homeless Peace Officer Arrested for Attack While Off Duty
MANHATTAN, NY – An off-duty Department of Homeless Services peace officer was taken into custody Saturday morning following an assault arrest in Chelsea. At about 6:58 a.m., 31-year-old Nyjhia Rivers Jones was…
Off-duty NYPD traffic agent arrested for assault in Queens
QUEENS, NY – An NYPD traffic enforcement agent was arrested early Sunday after a reported assault in Jamaica. At about 2:52 a.m., police took 45-year-old Mohammad Islam into custody within the 103rd…
