New York Judge Orders Trump to be Sentenced in Hush Money Case Ten Days Before Inauguration

NEW YORK— A New York judge on Friday scheduled President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for Jan. 10 in his hush money case, less than two weeks before his inauguration, while ruling out a…

New York News·The Buzz

New York man pleads guilty to wrong-way crash that killed two teens, injured two others

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Amandeep Singh, 36, of Roslyn, pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated vehicular homicide and multiple related charges for a May 2023 wrong-way crash that killed 14-year-olds Ethan Falkowitz and Drew…

New York News·Police Blotter

Ten Injured in Mass Shooting at New York City Nightclub

QUEENS, N.Y. — At least 10 people were wounded when multiple gunmen opened fire on a group standing outside a Queens nightclub late Wednesday night, New York City police said during a…

New York City News·Police Blotter

Toms River mayor calls for death penalty after horrific New York City subway killing of local resident

NEW YORK CITY — Debrina Kawam, a 61-year-old resident of Toms River, New Jersey, was identified this week as the victim of a gruesome attack in which she was burned to death…

New Jersey News·Toms River News

Advanced DNA testing identifies woman murdered in New York City 33 years ago

QUEENS, NY — Judy Rodriguez, a woman whose identity had remained a mystery for over three decades after her body was discovered in Queens in 1991, has finally been identified through advanced…

New York City Migrant Deported Multiple Times, Raped 15-Year-Old Girl After Re-Entering U.S.

NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations officers arrested Jose Hernandez Sanchez, a 42-year-old unlawfully present Mexican national with prior convictions for sexual abuse, in Brooklyn on…

Two New York Men Indicted For Wire Fraud Scheme

SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Sun Tong Lin, age 37, and Xueliang Chen, age 36, both of Staten Island, New York, were…

Owner of New York gentlemen’s club convicted of drug trafficking, bribery, and sex trafficking conspiracy

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A federal jury has convicted Peter Gerace, the 57-year-old owner of Pharaoh’s Gentlemen’s Club, on charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States, bribery, sex trafficking conspiracy, drug distribution,…

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New York Governor Declares NYC Transit Hub as Seven Levels of Hell, After Saying Subway is Perfectly Safe

NEW YORK, NY — During a televised appearance on “The View,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul described Penn Station as akin to “the seven layers of hell” and labeled the Port Authority…

New York City News

New York City Cop Arrested on Rape Charge in Harlem

EAST HARLEM, NEW YORK – An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested on Friday evening in Manhattan’s East Harlem neighborhood on charges that include first-degree rape and second-degree strangulation, authorities confirmed. Samuel Sierra,…

New York City News

Fire at Bryant Park Christmas Village in New York City

NEW YORK — A fire broke out Friday morning at the Bryant Park Christmas Village, temporarily disrupting the annual holiday market in Midtown Manhattan. No injuries were reported, but several vendor stalls…

New York City News·Police Blotter·Top Headlines

New York shopping mall Destiny USA shuts down amid unknown security threat

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA, the largest shopping mall in New York State, was closed to the public on Saturday as law enforcement agencies investigated a potential security threat. The Syracuse Police…

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Two lucky New Yorkers celebrate Powerball wins

BRONX, NY – Two Powerball players in New York matched four white balls and the red Power Ball in the Dec. 21 drawing, earning $50,000 each. The winning tickets were sold at…

Lottery Results·New York City News·New York News

Four Indiana men charged with murder in death of New York man found dead in New Jersey Pine Barrens

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Four men from Greenwood, Indiana, have been charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the death of Kuldeep Kumar, a 35-year-old Indian national whose…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Widespread drone ban implemented across New York amid security concerns, no risk to public

NEW YORK — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed extensive temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) across New York City and surrounding areas, banning drone flights over numerous critical sites until January 18,…

New Jersey News·New York News

Brooklyn man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal East New York shooting

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man was sentenced Monday to 25 years to life in prison for fatally shooting a man at point-blank range in East New York nearly a decade ago.…

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Lucky player hits big Take 5 jackpot in New York City

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A lucky New York Lottery player has won $33,920 after purchasing a top-prize Take 5 Evening ticket for the December 17 drawing. The winning ticket was sold at 91ST…

Lottery Results·New York City News·New York News

Maryland Lottery winners join Ravens on VIP trip to New York for historic game

BALTIMORE, Md. — Three Maryland Lottery Ravens second-chance winners and their guests had a once-in-a-lifetime experience this past weekend, traveling with the Baltimore Ravens to watch the team take on the New…

Baltimore News·Lottery Results·Maryland News

Mysterious Drones Spark Concerns in New York and New Jersey Ahead of Rare Holiday Overlap

NEW YORK, NY – In the weeks leading up to Christmas and Hanukkah, unexplained drone sightings have unsettled residents across New York City and New Jersey. With their origins and purpose unknown,…

New Jersey News·US and World News

New York State Police deploy drone to assist firefighters at Chenango pallet company blaze

CHENANGO, N.Y. — New York State Police provided critical aerial support during a fire at the Quality Pallet Company in the town of Chenango, utilizing drone technology to aid firefighters in locating…

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