Former NYPD Officer Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Trafficking Large Quantities Of Imported Date Rape Drug And Methamphetamine

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that former New York City Police Department (“NYPD”) officer and Bronxville, New York resident JOHN CICERO was sentenced…

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Shoplifter Attacked Duane Reade Security Guard with Hypodermic Needle, Caught on Video

NEW YORK, NY – A security guard at a Midtown Manhattan Duane Reade store attempted to confront a shoplifter who was leaving the store with a bag full of stolen items. After…

New York News·Police Blotter

Have you ever wondered what the rail on the Lincoln Tunnel catwalk was for? Here it is

The Lincoln Tunnel which connects North Jersey to Midtown Manhattan opened to the public in 1937, but it wasn’t long before the New York Port Authority realized a problem. Police officers needed…

Government News·New York News·Tech and Gaming

Former NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Large Quantities Of Methamphetamine And Liquid Date Rape Drug

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that former New York City Police Department (“NYPD”) officer JOHN CICERO pled guilty today to distributing large quantities…

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New York Sees Fresh Wave of Job Losses as Major Companies Expand Outside State

New York, NY — New York’s economy continues to show signs of resilience in sectors such as finance, technology and artificial intelligence, but a review of the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining…

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NYPD Seeks Robbery Suspect Accused of Stealing Cellphone at Columbus Circle Subway Station

Police say a man repeatedly punched a subway rider on a Manhattan train platform before grabbing the victim’s cellphone and fleeing aboard an A train. Manhattan, NY – The New York City…

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NJ Transit Delays Hit Morning Commute Just 10 Days Before World Cup Opens

Newark, NJ — Thousands of commuters traveling between New Jersey and New York faced delays of up to an hour Monday morning after ongoing repairs from an Amtrak tunnel fire disrupted NJ…

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Widespread Delays in Friday Morning Commute Across New Jersey Made Worse by NJ Transit Shutdown

A major NJ Transit rail shutdown into New York City sent ripple effects across New Jersey’s transportation network Friday morning, as commuters scrambled for alternate routes following an Amtrak tunnel fire that…

Traffic Alerts·North Jersey News

NJ Transit Suspends Service After Train Fire Shuts Down Rush Hour Commute

Thousands of commuters faced major travel disruptions Thursday morning after an Amtrak track car fire damaged overhead wires and rail infrastructure inside one of the Hudson River tunnels, forcing NJ Transit to…

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Lucky Park Avenue stop turns into six figure Powerball win

Manhattan newsstand sells $100K Powerball winner with Powerplay boost New York, NY — A routine lottery purchase at a busy Midtown newsstand turned into a six-figure win after a Powerball ticket with…

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NYPD searches for suspect in necklace snatching at Times Square subway station

55-year-old woman targeted on southbound A train platform in Manhattan, police say. NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York City Police Department is seeking a suspect accused of forcibly stealing jewelry from…

NYC lottery player wins big from simple ticket purchase

Manhattan convenience store sells winning Take 5 ticket Manhattan, NY — A lottery ticket sold at a Midtown convenience store turned into a $19,148 prize following a Take 5 midday drawing, adding…

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Suspect Sought After Elderly Woman Punched on E Train Near Lexington Avenue Station

Police say a 65-year-old woman was punched in the face during a dispute aboard a Manhattan-bound E train. Manhattan, NY – Police are searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a woman…

New York City News

New Jersey Commuter Report: Heavy Congestion, Crashes and Delays

WOODBRIDGE, NJ – The Thursday morning commute turned into a nightmare for drivers across North Jersey as a mix of crashes, breakdowns, and heavy congestion snarled major highways and crossings into New…

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Off-duty NYPD officer shoots robbery suspect in chaotic Penn Station clash

MANHATTAN, NY – A robbery attempt inside Penn Station erupted in gunfire Wednesday evening when an off-duty police officer shot a suspect during a struggle near Long Island Rail Road tracks, officials…

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Crash and delays slowing down New Jersey morning commute

Newark, NJ – Morning drivers faced a rough ride across New Jersey Wednesday morning as crashes, disabled vehicles, and heavy congestion slowed traffic on major highways and river crossings. A crash with…

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NYC Powerball ticket hits for $1 million

Manhattan, NY – It happened in Midtown when one lucky Powerball player purchased a second-prize-winning ticket worth $1 million ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing — making Diamond News on 2nd Avenue the…

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Suspects sought in New York City robberies and attacks

NEW YORK, NY — A string of violent and non-violent robberies targeting drivers in parked vehicles has swept across Manhattan and Queens over a 10-day span, the NYPD reported, with 11 incidents…