One dead in Rockaway Beach stabbing
Queens, NY – A 37-year-old man was fatally stabbed Tuesday night outside a residential building on Beach 115th Street, prompting a homicide investigation in the Rockaway Beach. Just after 9 p.m., a…
Far Rockaway Man Charged with Murder and Theft in Heinous Crime
Queens, NY – In a shocking development, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the indictment of Gyasi Denis, 35, of Far Rockaway, on murder charges following the brutal beating death of a…
Police Find Man Beaten to Death in Far Rockaway
New York, NY – A police investigation is underway following the discovery of an unidentified man found deceased early Saturday morning. Authorities were called to the scene at 12:44 a.m. after receiving…
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…
Employee Robbed at Gunpoint Inside Rockaway Parkway Business
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department requests public assistance regarding a robbery that occurred on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at about 7:15 pm. The incident took place…
Fatal Subway Shooting at Rockaway Avenue Station; Suspect Sought
A fatal shooting occurred on a northbound 3 train near the Rockaway Avenue subway station on Sunday, January 14, at approximately 8:00 PM. A 45-year-old male victim was inadvertently struck twice in…
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.…
Officials Monitoring Rockaway and Passaic River Levels for Possible Cresting and Flooding
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ – The Parsippany Police Department, via their Facebook page, informed residents of the ongoing monitoring of the Rockaway and Passaic Rivers. The Rockaway River, which crested yesterday, is currently…
Woman Robbed of Cellphone and Credit Card on Subway Train Near Rockaway Station
NEW YORK CITY, NY – A grand larceny incident took place on Tuesday, at around 4:15 am on a northbound “4” train approaching the Rockaway Avenue subway station. A 44-year-old female victim…
Elderly Man Assaulted in Front of Rockaway Boulevard
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting public help to identify an assailant in connection with an assault on an elderly man. The incident occurred on…
Rockaway River Reaches Moderate Flood Level Forcing Road Closures
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ – As of 5:30 AM today, the Rockaway River in Parsippany-Troy Hills has reached a Moderate Flood Level, marking a significant weather event. The river crested at 7.84 feet…
Four Dead, Two Cops INjured in Far Rockaway Attack
AR ROCKAWAY, NY — A man who went on a stabbing spree inside a Far Rockaway, Queens home was shot and killed by police, but not before multiple people were dead and…
MTA Worker Threatened with Gun Inside Far Rockaway Station
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying an individual involved in a menacing incident that occurred at the Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue train station.…
Mother and Son Sentenced in Fatal Far Rockaway Shooting
QUEENS, NY – Raymond Jackson, 25, and his mother, Avita Campbell, 40, residents of Hook Creek Boulevard in Valley Stream, were recently sentenced on charges of manslaughter and gun possession in connection…
Three Injured in Late Night Shooting at Rockaway Beach
NEW YORK, NY – A late-night gathering at Rockaway Beach turned violent as gunfire erupted, resulting in three men being shot. The New York Police Department reports that the incident took place…
Two Men Face Charges Following Severe Assault in Rockaway Park Deli
QUEENS, NY – District Attorney Melinda Katz recently announced that Saber Abuhamra, 34, and Jorge Hernandez, 23, have been charged with assault and strangulation following a violent incident in a Rockaway Park…
Far Rockaway Man Sentenced for Attempted Carjacking of Off-Duty cop
QUEENS, NY – Chad Collie, 20, of Far Rockaway, was recently sentenced to 19 years in prison by Queens Supreme Court Justice Toni Cimino after pleading guilty to attempted murder in the…
Mother-Son Duo Pleads Guilty to 2020 Far Rockaway Shooting
QUEENS, NY – A mother and son, Avita Campbell, 40, and Raymond Jackson, 24, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges in connection with the September 2020 shooting death of a 27-year-old…
Virginia man charged with murder of Rockaway teen in 1992 cold case
QUEENS, NY – In a major breakthrough for a decades-old cold case, 58-year-old Jerry Lewis of Shawsville, Virginia, has been recently indicted and arraigned for the 1992 murder of 15-year-old Nadine Slade…
Anti-Asian hate crime being investigated at Far Rockaway liquor store
NEW YORK – A man who spraypainted an anti-Asian statement on a Mott Avenue liquor store in Far Rockaway is being sought by police. Detectives with the hate crimes office said the…
Far Rockaway Man Sentenced to 17 Years for 2018 Shooting Death of Teen
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz recently announced that Atekel Donaldson, 26, of Far Rockaway, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for the death of 15-year-old Youssef Soliman, who…
81-year-old man punched in face, robbed in Far Rockaway
NEW YORK, NY – An 81-year-old man walking along the street in Far Rockaway was punched and robbed by an unidentified male suspect. Police are continuing their investigation into the unprovoked assault…
Far Rockaway Man Sentenced to 17 Years for 2018 Shooting of 15-Year-Old in Queens
QUEENS, NY – Atekel Donaldson, a 26-year-old resident of Far Rockaway, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Youssef Soliman in February 2018. According to…
Whale washed up dead near Rockaway Beach
ROCKAWAY BEACH, NY – A dead humpback whale has washed up along a jetty at the tip of Breezy Point. The latest whale beaching was previously suspected to be the whale identified…
TAKE 5 $36K Winning Ticket Sold in Rockaway Park
ROCKAWAY PARK, NEW YORK – One very lucky top-prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket was purchased for yesterday’s evening drawing. The ticket was worth $36,930.50. The TAKE 5 ticket was purchased at the Dahaleel…
Far Rockaway murder suspect gets life in prison
NEW YORK – A suspect on trial for a murder in Far Rockaway is going to prison for life. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Joaquin Bullock was sentenced to life…
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