Thief steals $5000 from parked commercial truck in Manhattan
Police say a thief entered a parked truck in Washington Heights and made off with thousands of dollars in cash. NEW YORK, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect accused of…
NYPD Seeks Suspect After Woman Groped on Manhattan-Bound F Train in Brooklyn
Police say a man performed a lewd act and forcibly touched a 21-year-old woman aboard an F train as it approached the Smith–9 Streets subway station. The New York City Police Department…
Care workers accused of using disabled residents’ money to bankroll personal shopping
Investigators say two employees at a Westchester group home allegedly tapped into the bank accounts of adults with disabilities, using the money for online purchases, clothing and everyday expenses. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.…
Gaithersburg grandmother wins $100K on scratch off picked out by daughter
A Maryland woman stayed calm after scratching off a $100K winner, but her daughter said she nearly fell out of her chair when she saw the prize. GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Gaithersburg…
Bay Shore convenience store sells winning lottery ticket
Lucky numbers land one Long Island player a five-figure payday in Sunday night’s drawing BAY SHORE, N.Y. — A routine stop at a Long Island convenience store turned into a $28,704.50 windfall…
Paterson Strengthens Brand as Sister City to Palestinian Authority Stronghold Ramallah
Paterson officials continue expanding cultural ties with Ramallah, reflecting the city’s status as home to one of the largest Palestinian-American communities in the United States. Paterson has further cemented its relationship with…
Former Brooklyn School Employee Accused of Stealing $111K From After-School Program
Prosecutors allege a former New York City Department of Education employee diverted more than $111,000 intended for student programs into her personal accounts over a six-year period. A former New York City…
Manhattan store sells $50K Powerball winner
A lucky ticket purchased on the Upper East Side matched enough numbers to claim a $50,000 prize in Wednesday night’s drawing MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket sold at a Manhattan convenience…
Bronx Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Stabbing Ex-Partner to Death in Front of Children
A Bronx jury convicted a man of murder after prosecutors said he stabbed the mother of his child 17 times during a birthday celebration, with two young children witnessing the attack. BRONX,…
Outbound Teaneck Superintendent Says Runaway Bride Reference is Racist
Superintendent Andre Spencer accused a local news outlet of using language with racial undertones after it described his departure for a new job as a “Runaway Superintendent.” TEANECK — A dispute over…
Bronx lands winning lottery ticket
A lucky ticket sold at a Bronx liquor store matched all five numbers in Friday night’s drawing BRONX, N.Y. — A winning TAKE 5 ticket sold at a Bronx liquor store matched…
First Full Day of Summer Brings Heavy Delays Across North Jersey, Hudson River Crossings
Commuters faced lengthy backups Monday morning as police activity on the George Washington Bridge, a water main break on Route 17, and heavy rush-hour traffic snarled major roadways throughout North Jersey. The…
Sherrill, Attorney General Claim Victory as Federal Government Abandons Controversial Roxbury Detention Center Plan
Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport are celebrating after reports that the federal government has backed away from plans to convert a Roxbury warehouse into a large-scale immigration detention facility.…
Sleeping Subway Rider Robbed of Cell Phone on N Train Near 59th Street, NYPD Says
Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing a man’s cell phone as he slept aboard a northbound N train before fleeing through a Manhattan subway station. The NYPD is asking…
Explosions Shake North Tonawanda Neighborhood as Suspect Surrenders During Police Operation
A police operation involving North Tonawanda detectives and New York State Police ended with a suspect surrendering after authorities deployed flashbang devices at a residence on Vandervoort Street. A large law enforcement…
Massive Fire Tears Through Brooklyn Church, Nearly 200 FDNY Members Respond to 3-Alarm Blaze
A fast-moving fire ripped through a church on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn on Friday, prompting a massive FDNY response that brought nearly 200 firefighters and EMS personnel to the scene. FDNY crews…
Bronx House Fire Triggers Wall Collapse as Nearly 200 FDNY Members Battle 3-Alarm Blaze
A massive three-alarm fire tore through a three-story home in the Bronx on Friday, prompting a large FDNY response and a defensive firefighting operation after part of the building collapsed. Nearly 200…
Bronx Pair Indicted for Allegedly Stealing More Than $500K in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits
Two Bronx residents are accused of using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain more than $500,000 in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to prosecutors. A Bronx grand jury has indicted two…
Armed Fugitive Accused of Killing His Aunt in Woodstown Captured After Multi-County Manhunt
A 27-year-old murder suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of his aunt was arrested in Camden after a multi-agency manhunt that prosecutors say ended with him still carrying a firearm. A Woodstown…
Port Authority Supervisor Accused of Faking Work Hours, Collecting Pay for Time Not Worked
A Port Authority maintenance supervisor is accused of falsifying records to collect unearned wages and providing false employment information to a financial institution, according to prosecutors. A Port Authority of New York…