Pandemic Relief Fraudster Arrested
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Papa Diakhate, 54, of Astoria Boulevard in East Elmhurst, has been sentenced to one to three years in prison. Diakhate was found…
NYC Corrections Officer Arrested for Assault and Harassment
New York, NY – An off-duty New York City Department of Corrections employee, Shanell Reliford, 40, was arrested and charged with assault and harassment late Friday night. The incident occurred in Queens,…
Major Drug and Gun Trafficking Operation Dismantled in Far Rockaway
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, in coordination with the New York City Police Department (NYPD), announced the indictment of five individuals in a significant drug and gun trafficking operation…
Elderly Man Injured in Attack in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY – On Friday, January 12, a 65-year-old man was assaulted in Brooklyn, resulting in minor injuries. The incident occurred around 9:45 AM near Franklin Avenue and Union Street. The assailant,…
Snow, Freezing Rain, and Flooding to Impact North Jersey and New York City Overnight
A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday for North Jersey and the New York City area. Residents should brace for a…
Tragic Death of Teen at Avenue N “F” Train Station Under Investigation
BROOKLYN, NY – A tragic incident unfolded on Friday, January 12 at approximately 1420 hours at the Avenue N “F” train station within the confines of the 66th Precinct. Police responded to…
Man Who Brought Two Loaded Guns, Cocaine into NYC Children’s Hospital Heading to Prison
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Friday that Thomas Saxton, 36, of East Rockaway, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for an incident at Cohen’s Children…
‘Not In My District’: AOC Blows Off Question About NYC School Shut Down To House Illegal Immigrants
‘Not In My District’: AOC Blows Off Question About NYC School Shut Down To House Illegal Immigrants Harold Hutchison on January 12, 2024 Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York on Thursday…
East Rockaway Man Pleads Guilty to Weapon Possession, Faces Seven Years in Prison
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that Thomas Saxton, 36, of East Rockaway, pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree on Wednesday.…
$1 Million Powerball Prize Ticket Sold in Woodside
WOODSIDE, NEW YORK – The New York Lottery has confirmed the sale of a second-prize-winning ticket for the Powerball drawing on January 10. This significant win, amounting to $1,000,000, was recorded in…
Drunk Driver Sentenced for Fatal Collision with Off-Duty NYPD Officer
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Thursday that Kassun Brown, 32, of Springfield Gardens, was sentenced to six to 12 years in prison. Brown had pleaded guilty to…
NYC Woman Pushed Into Alley At Knifepoint and Raped
QUEENS, NY – The New York City Police Department is actively seeking a suspect in connection with a criminal sexual act and robbery. The incident occurred on Saturday, around 12:30 am, near…
Feds Arrest Fraudsters Who Staged Fake Robberies to Get “Victim” Visas
BOSTON, MA — Rambhai Patel, 36, and Balwinder Singh, 39, both from New York, have been arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit visa fraud. The arrests occurred on December 13, 2023,…
Brooklyn Teen Stole Boy’s Dog at Gunpoint on Christmas Day
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the arraignment of a 16-year-old from Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, on multiple charges following the armed theft of a French bulldog on Christmas Day…
Brick Township Police Report Increase in Shoplifting Arrests in December
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township Street Crimes Unit (SCU) has reported an increase in shoplifting incidents and arrests during the month of December, particularly at Target and Ulta stores in…
New York City’s Climate Policies Could Make Life Even More ‘Unaffordable’ For The Middle Class
New York City’s Climate Policies Could Make Life Even More ‘Unaffordable’ For The Middle Class Nick Pope on December 27, 2023 New York City is moving forward with several climate policies which…
Driver in Deadly DUI Crash on Long Island Expressway Indicted
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the indictment of Reginald Nash, 24, on multiple charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide and driving under the influence. The charges stem from a…
Astoria Man Charged in Deadly Stairwell Push
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the indictment of Kevin Ogara, 58, for the death of his neighbor in an Astoria apartment building. Ogara faces charges of manslaughter and…
Astoria Man Charged for After Pushing Woman Down Flight of Stairs, Killing Her
QUEENS COUNTY, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the indictment of Kevin Ogara, an Astoria resident, on charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The charges stem from an incident…
Long Island Driver Faces Multiple Charges in Deadly Expressway Crash
QUEENS COUNTY, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the indictment of Reginald Nash on a series of charges stemming from a fatal collision on the Long Island Expressway last month.…