An MTA bus stands idle with lights flashing in the street in Manhattan.

Mamdani promised free bus fares but NYC just raised them in his first week

NEW YORK, NY – Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s ambitious plan to make New York City’s buses free ran headlong into new financial reality this week as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority enacted a 10-cent…

Political Crime and Corruption

Man slashed in the face during early-morning attack on Steinway Street

Queens, NY – A 22-year-old man was hospitalized early Sunday morning after being slashed across the face during an unprovoked attack in Astoria, police said. The incident occurred around 3:50 a.m. near…

New York City News

Brick lawyer hired to defend man among seven charged in a multi-state prostitution and racketeering case

TRENTON, N.J. – A Brick Township man is among seven individuals charged in what state authorities describe as a large-scale prostitution and racketeering network operating illicit massage parlors across New Jersey and…

Police Blotter·Central Jersey News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Long Island man sentenced after running Home Depot black market

Baldwin man sentenced for running multi-county Home Depot theft ring Mineola, NY — A Baldwin man was sentenced Monday to up to four years in prison after pleading guilty to directing a…

Police Blotter·New York News

Months after woman found dismembered in trash bags in Brooklyn, police rule homicide

QUEENS, N.Y. – Police have identified the human remains discovered this summer near the Jackie Robinson Parkway as belonging to 27-year-old Christina G. Purdie of Brooklyn, as investigators continue to probe the…

New York City News

Three $50K Powerball tickets sold in one night across New York

Powerball tickets worth $50K sold in Manhattan Sunnyside and Watkins Glen NEW YORK, NY — Three winning Powerball tickets, each worth $50,000, were sold across New York for the December 15 drawing,…

Lottery Results·New York City News·New York News

Woman choked and raped in year-long trafficking ordeal cops say

Queens man indicted for sex trafficking and rape after months-long abuse of 25-year-old woman Queens, NY – A 35-year-old man from Jamaica, Queens has been indicted on multiple felony charges after prosecutors…

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

New York City Medical Examiner on scene.

One dead, one injured in Elmhurst shooting outside 108th Street building

Queens, NY – A 27-year-old man was killed and another wounded Thursday night in a shooting outside a residential building in Elmhurst, police said. Officers from the 110th Precinct responded around 8:38…

New York City News

Home Depot hit squad busted in massive $2.2M theft spree

Operation Self Checkout bust nets 13 suspects accused of stealing $2.2M from Home Depot across nine states QUEENS, NY – A Queens-based retail theft crew accused of ripping off more than $2.2…

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

Misfortune: Tarot Reader Shot Dead After ‘Placing Curse’ On Man Court Records Reveal

Queens, NY – A Howard Beach man has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for fatally shooting a tarot card reader he believed had placed a curse on him. The killing…

In the News·New York News·Police Blotter

Manhattan driver charged in fatal Washington Bridge crash that killed construction worker

NEW YORK, NY – A Manhattan man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal collision that killed a construction worker on the Washington Bridge last year. Jesus Juarez, 36,…

New York City News·Police Blotter

Teen girl attacked near Horace Harding Expressway as police seek suspect

QUEENS, NY – A 14-year-old girl was assaulted in broad daylight last week near 184th Street and Horace Harding Expressway, prompting a police search for the suspect, authorities said. The attack occurred…

New York City News·Police Blotter

Halftime twist turns lottery ticket into $1M jackpot

New Jersey dad wins $1 million at Jets game in lottery halftime drawing EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — A Passaic County father walked away from MetLife Stadium with far more than a Jets…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

NJ dad scores $1 million at Jets game in halftime lottery shocker

Passaic County man wins $1 million at Jets game in NJ Lottery second-chance drawing TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey father putting his son through college walked away with $1 million on…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

NYPD report claims record-low shootings and historic drops in subway and retail crime

NEW YORK, NY – New York City recorded the fewest shooting incidents and shooting victims in its history through the first 11 months of the year, according to new NYPD data released…

Local Politics·Police Blotter·Political Crime and Corruption

Prostitution crackdown in West New York leads to four arrests

Four arrested in prostitution sting on Bergenline Avenue after community tips West New York, NJ – Four individuals were arrested Friday in connection with a prostitution investigation following repeated community complaints about…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Sleeping woman accosted by man on NYC subway train

QUEENS, NY – Police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a northbound E train Wednesday evening as it approached the Forest Hills–71 Avenue subway station. Investigators…

New York City News

Utica Avenue subway station, Brooklyn NYC

Brooklyn man charged with attempted murder after stabbing subway rider over phone dispute

QUEENS, NY – A Brooklyn man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a fellow passenger who asked him to quiet down during a cellphone call on an E train…

Community News·New York City News·Police Blotter

Maryland’s week in winners led by $100K scratch-offs

Two $100K scratch-off winners highlight big Maryland Lottery payouts in Adelphi and Port Deposit ADELPHI, MD – Two Maryland Lottery players each claimed $100,000 prizes last week from scratch-off tickets sold in…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

Uniondale woman convicted of $75,000 bank loan fraud scheme

MINEOLA, NY – A Uniondale woman has been found guilty of grand larceny and forgery charges for orchestrating a $75,000 loan fraud scheme involving fake businesses and falsified documents, Nassau County prosecutors…

New York News

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Mamdani promised free bus fares but NYC just raised them in his first week

Man slashed in the face during early-morning attack on Steinway Street

Brick lawyer hired to defend man among seven charged in a multi-state prostitution and racketeering case

Long Island man sentenced after running Home Depot black market

Months after woman found dismembered in trash bags in Brooklyn, police rule homicide

Three $50K Powerball tickets sold in one night across New York

Woman choked and raped in year-long trafficking ordeal cops say

One dead, one injured in Elmhurst shooting outside 108th Street building

Home Depot hit squad busted in massive $2.2M theft spree

Misfortune: Tarot Reader Shot Dead After ‘Placing Curse’ On Man Court Records Reveal

Manhattan driver charged in fatal Washington Bridge crash that killed construction worker

Teen girl attacked near Horace Harding Expressway as police seek suspect

Halftime twist turns lottery ticket into $1M jackpot

NJ dad scores $1 million at Jets game in halftime lottery shocker

NYPD report claims record-low shootings and historic drops in subway and retail crime

Prostitution crackdown in West New York leads to four arrests

Sleeping woman accosted by man on NYC subway train

Brooklyn man charged with attempted murder after stabbing subway rider over phone dispute

Maryland’s week in winners led by $100K scratch-offs

Uniondale woman convicted of $75,000 bank loan fraud scheme

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