Queens DA indicts man in pit bull killing and arson case, vows tougher stance on cruelty

QUEENS, N.Y. – A Queens man has been indicted on multiple charges, including animal cruelty, arson, and criminal mischief, for allegedly killing a pit bull and burning its body on a South…

October 4, 2025

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Nearly 100 Years Later, Newark’s 1928 Futuristic Prediction Falls Very Short of Modern Reality

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NEWARK, NJ – A century ago, celebrated cartoonist Winsor McCay painted a bold picture of Newark’s future, sketching a city in 1986 filled with soaring skyscrapers, blimps buzzing through the skies, and…

September 28, 2025

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Queens man admits to working as covert agent for Chinese government

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New York, NY – A 68-year-old Queens resident pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. Yuanjun Tang, a naturalized U.S. citizen…

September 17, 2025

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Elderly woman injured in brutal Queens purse-snatching as NYPD hunts suspect

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QUEENS, NY – A 75-year-old woman was violently robbed and injured in broad daylight on a busy Flushing street Wednesday morning, and now the NYPD is asking for help identifying the man…

August 23, 2025

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Six Queens pot shops padlocked in major illegal cannabis bust

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Queens DA shuts down six illegal cannabis stores in major citywide sweep QUEENS, NY – A major crackdown on unlicensed marijuana businesses led to the closure of six illegal cannabis storefronts across…

August 18, 2025

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Operation Weed Whacker shuts down six illegal smoke shops in Queens with arrests and major cannabis seizures

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QUEENS, NY — A sweeping undercover operation targeting six illegal cannabis shops across Queens has led to four arrests, the padlocking of each storefront, and the seizure of hundreds of pounds of…

August 18, 2025

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No Happy Ending for New Jersey Massage Parlor Owner Who Ran Illicit Prostitution Operation

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ROXBURY, N.J. — The owner of a massage business in Roxbury has been arrested on charges of promoting prostitution and money laundering after investigators uncovered evidence of illegal sex acts taking place…

July 29, 2025

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Elderly couple attacked and robbed during home invasion in Queens

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QUEENS, N.Y. — Two unidentified suspects broke into a residential building in Flushing early Wednesday morning and assaulted an elderly couple before robbing them of cash, police said. The incident occurred around…

June 20, 2025

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NYC corrections officer arrested in Queens for DWI after refusing breath test

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QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City corrections officer was arrested early Thursday morning in Queens on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to police. Eaugene Russell, 41, was taken…

May 22, 2025

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DNA helps prosecutors convict Brooklyn man for murder of woman in Queens

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QUEENS, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man has been indicted for murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 55-year-old woman in her Flushing apartment in 2022, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…

May 18, 2025

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Armed robber points gun at female worker, runs off with $6,000 in Queens

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FLUSHING, N.Y. — A gunman made off with thousands in cash after brazenly robbing a business in broad daylight in Queens on Monday evening, police said. At approximately 6:50 p.m., the unidentified…

May 8, 2025

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Two charged with attempted murder of off-duty NYPD officer in botched carjacking

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QUEENS, NY — Two Brooklyn men have been charged with attempted murder and multiple other offenses after allegedly trying to carjack an off-duty NYPD officer and shooting him during the encounter early…

April 30, 2025

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Two arrested in Prince George’s County for scamming victims out of cash, gold in tech support schemes

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD — The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit has arrested two suspects accused of participating in separate tech support scams that defrauded victims out of large…

April 26, 2025

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Queens duo indicted in sex trafficking ring after woman forced into prostitution

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QUEENS, N.Y. — Two men have been indicted on sex trafficking and prostitution charges after a woman was allegedly forced to engage in sex acts at an East Flushing brothel, Queens District…

April 11, 2025

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Trump flushes federal water rules, but New Jersey keeps flow limits locked down

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order eliminating federal regulations on water pressure standards for household fixtures, including showerheads, but the move will probably not affect residents…

April 9, 2025

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Gambino Family Mob Enforcer Who Shot 40 People and Killed 6 Appointed to Town Council in New Jersey

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ENGLISHTOWN, NJ – A newly appointed councilman in New Jersey will introduce an ordinance you can’t refuse. In Englishtown, New Jersey, a half-square-mile speck of suburban boredom, Mayor Daniel Francisco decided to…

March 20, 2025

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Seven Charged in $20 Million Money Laundering Scam Using Home Improvement Gift Cards

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MINEOLA, N.Y. — Seven individuals have been charged with money laundering and conspiracy following a 15-month investigation into a scheme that used fraudulently obtained Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards to buy…

March 6, 2025

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No Happy Ending for Soon Bang, Arrested in New Jersey for Prostitution at Massage Parlor

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DENVILLE, N.J. — The operator of a Route 10 massage business and another individual have been arrested following an investigation into alleged prostitution and money laundering, authorities said. Soon Y. Bang, 63,…

February 28, 2025

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Interior of new beauty salon with spa massage table and set of skincare products ready for use.

No Happy Ending for New Jersey Massage Parlor Running Prostitution Business

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DENVILLE, N.J. – Authorities have arrested the owner of a massage business on Route 10 and another individual in connection with an alleged prostitution operation, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday.…

February 24, 2025

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Two violent robberies reported in Queens; suspects sought

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QUEENS, N.Y. — Police are searching for multiple suspects involved in two violent robberies that occurred in Flushing and Fresh Meadows over the past week.The first incident took place on Friday, Feb.…

February 22, 2025

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