Two Dead in Separate Crashes on New York Highways This Week, State Police Investigating
By Tiffany Williams – New York highways turned deadly this week, claiming multiple lives in back-to-back crashes that have left families and local communities reeling. In Middletown, a head-on collision…
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Murder, Guns, and Crack Cocaine — A Brutal Week for Cops Across the Northeast From Worcester to Philadelphia
By Tiffany Williams – Cops across the Northeast have had their hands full this week — from drug busts and gun seizures to deadly shootings and violent crime scenes stretching…
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Nor’easter to Pound New York, New Jersey, and New England With Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding
By Tiffany Williams – A powerful nor’easter is bearing down on the East Coast, set to hammer New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut this…
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Staten Island Horror: Teen Charged After Stepfather Found Decapitated in Bathtub
By Tiffany Williams – STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A 19-year-old man has been charged in the gruesome murder of his stepfather, who was found decapitated inside their Staten Island home…
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Northeast Nightmare: Bloodshed Hits Streets From Queens to Worcester
By Tiffany Williams – Shots fired, stabbings, crashes, and chaos. The Northeast is reeling from a weekend drenched in violence and tragedy. In Worcester, Massachusetts, a September 26 shooting on…
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Riding the Rails to Death: Two Teenage Girls Die on Brooklyn-Bound Train
By Tiffany Williams – Two teenage girls were found dead atop a Brooklyn-bound subway train Saturday morning. The city is reeling. Authorities have not confirmed their ages. But the horror…
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Bronx Man Held Accountable: 15 Years for Setting Garbage Ablaze
By Tiffany Williams – A Bronx man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for setting a rubbish fire in the hallway of a Mill Brook Houses building, Bronx District…
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Three Charged in Queens, New York Sex Trafficking Case Involving Mother and Child
By Tiffany Williams – Queens, New York prosecutors have indicted a married couple, Kwai Ling Chan and Bobby Chen, along with Tashi Chimchu, on sex trafficking charges for allegedly forcing…
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NYPD Arrests Man in Fiery Pit Bull Killing in Queens
By Tiffany Williams – Isaiah Gurley, 29, of South Conduit Avenue in Jamaica Queens, New York, faces a seven-count indictment for allegedly killing and burning a pit bull that belonged…
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Rafael Mosquera Named to Panama’s FIFA U-20 World Cup Squad
By Shawn Amponsah- New York Red Bulls midfielder Rafael Mosquera has been called up to represent Panama at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile later this month. The Panama…
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Nicholas Ruszala Pleads Guilty to $22K Wage Theft from NYC Health + Hospitals
By Tiffany Williams – A senior engineer for New York City Health + Hospitals pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $22,000 in wages, officials announced. Jocelyn E. Strauber, Commissioner of the…
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Bronx Gun Violence: Stray Bullet Hits Bus Passengers, Shooter Gets 7.5 Years
By Tiffany Williams – A Bronx man was sentenced to seven and a half years behind bars for a reckless shooting that sent a stray bullet through an MTA bus,…
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Rikers Inmate Tried to Kill Guards With Scalpel, Tossed Feces in Prior Attacks
By Tiffany Williams – A Rikers Island inmate faces a slew of charges after allegedly slashing two correction officers with a scalpel, Bronx prosecutors said. Bronx DA Darcel D. Clark…
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16-Year-Old Arrested With Gun at Queens School Following Social Media Threat
By Tiffany Williams – A Queens high school student was arrested after threatening to “shoot the school up” on social media, authorities said. Queens DA Melinda Katz said the 16-year-old,…
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Queens DA: Reckless Driver Should Never Have Been Behind Wheel in Deadly Crash
By Tiffany Williams – A Queens construction worker was mowed down and killed in a hit-and-run crash on the Nassau Expressway Friday morning — and prosecutors say the reckless driver…
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Upstate NY Prison Guards Face Prison for Fatal Beating of Black Inmate
By Tiffany Williams – Four prison guards admitted Monday to their roles in the savage beating death of a Black inmate at an upstate New York lockup — a brutal…
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Mayor Adams Condemns Gun Violence After 13-Year-Old Shot in Queens
By Tiffany Williams – A 13-year-old boy was shot in the head outside a Queens Dunkin’ Donuts Monday morning — just steps from three schools and a street named for…
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Ex-Writer for FX’s “The Bear” Arrested on NYC Train After Seat Dispute Sparks Racism Claim
By Tiffany Williams – A onetime writer for FX’s hit show “The Bear” was hauled off a New York City commuter train in handcuffs after a fight over how he…
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Mamdani vs. Trump, Cuomo, Adams: ABC-Kimmel Fight Rocks NYC Mayoral Race
By Tiffany Williams – New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani said Monday he’ll reschedule a local ABC town hall after the network’s about-face on Jimmy Kimmel — a…
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Two Injured in Daylight Shooting on Manhattan’s Lower East Side
By Tiffany Williams – Two people were caught in the crossfire Tuesday afternoon on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, including a 63-year-old woman just walking by. Police said the shooting went…
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Manhattan Judge Drops Terrorism Charges Against Luigi Mangione, Murder Case Continues
By Tiffany Williams – A Manhattan judge tossed state terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione on Tuesday but left the murder case standing in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO…
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Tren de Aragua Gang Members Indicted in NYC for Bronx Murders, Sex Trafficking, and Drug Crimes
By Tiffany Williams – Federal prosecutors announced the unsealing of a superseding indictment charging 10 members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua with racketeering, murder, sex trafficking, and…
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Greenburgh, New York Community Outraged as Firefighter Avoids Jail for Brutal Ex-Girlfriend Attack
By Tiffany Williams – WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – A Greenburgh, New York firefighter was sentenced Monday to three years of probation for a brutal domestic attack on his former girlfriend,…
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Brooklyn Triple Murder Case: Killer Sentenced to Life for Daytime Ambush Shootings
By Tiffany Williams – A Brooklyn killer who turned East New York into a war zone with two daytime ambushes has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life…
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Brooklyn Bloods Member Convicted in Gang Shootings That Left One Dead, Two Wounded
By Tiffany Williams – A Brooklyn gangbanger who left a trail of blood across the borough will spend the next quarter century behind bars. Devante James, 29, of East Flatbush…
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Two Men Arrested in Queens for Trafficking Assault Weapons and Narcotics from Georgia
By Tiffany Williams – Two men were arraigned in Queens on a staggering 194-count indictment charging them with trafficking guns and narcotics in what prosecutors are calling the “Iron Pipeline.”…
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Queens Tragedy: Teen Killed, Parents Injured After Alleged Drunk Driver Rampage
By Tiffany Williams – A Queens man was arraigned Monday on murder and attempted murder charges after allegedly driving his SUV into a group of people, killing a 16-year-old girl…
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Federal Authorities Dismantle Ulster County, New York Drug Network; Ellenville Man Receives Prison Term
By Tiffany Williams – Justin Torres, 37, of Ellenville, New York, is headed to federal prison for more than three years after admitting his role in a drug conspiracy that…
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State Oversight Team Investigating Fatal NYPD Shooting of Justin Coleman in Brooklyn
By Tiffany Williams – BROOKLYN — The state’s police watchdog has opened a probe into the fatal police shooting of Justin Coleman, who died after a bloody clash with cops…
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Repeat Offender Admits to Possessing Over 650 Child Porn Images
By Tiffany Williams – Marcobrien S. Volcy, 28, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to possession of child pornography following a prior New…
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Child Porn Conviction Looms for New York Man with Prior Sex Abuse Record
By Tiffany Williams – James M. Lajoie, 30, of Appleton, NY, pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child pornography, a charge that carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years…
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12 Alleged FMB Members Face 33-Count Indictment After Surge of Southeast Queens Shootings
By Tiffany Williams – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Mayor Eric Adams, and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the indictment of 12 alleged members of the Floss Money Ballers (FMB)…
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Human Trafficking Allegations: Valezka Echeverrias Indicted on Sex Trafficking and Extortion Charges
By Tiffany Williams – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Valezka Echeverrias, 31, of Jackson Heights, has been indicted on multiple charges, including sex trafficking, grand larceny, and promoting…
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Bronx Drive-By Shooting Leaves One Dead, Four Injured
By Tiffany Williams – A drive-by shooting in the Bronx on Monday night left five men injured, with one victim, 25, dead, authorities said. Police said the shooting began when…
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Bronx Playground Upgrades Completed Ahead of Schedule, Adding Inclusive Features
By Tiffany Williams – Bronx families now have a fully renovated space to play and relax, as NYC Parks celebrated the reopening of Jennie Jerome Playground today. The project, funded…
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Port Authority Urges Travelers to Plan Ahead Amid JFK, LaGuardia, and Bridge Construction
By Tiffany Williams – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is urging travelers to plan ahead this week as major construction projects and lane closures impact JFK…
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Coalition of State AGs Prevails: Court Invalidates Trump-Era Economic Tariffs
By Tiffany Williams – New York Attorney General Letitia James celebrated a legal victory on Tuesday after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled the Trump administration’s…
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Grand Central Madison Welcomes Tracks, Expanding Dining Options for Commuters
By Tiffany Williams – Tracks Raw Bar & Grill has officially opened at Grand Central Madison, bringing a long-time Penn Station favorite to the LIRR’s east side terminal in Manhattan.…
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17-Year-Old Faces Multiple Charges After Times Square Shooting
By Tiffany Williams – Manhattan prosecutors have indicted a 17-year-old for allegedly shooting three people in Times Square last month. District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced that Jayden Clarke,…
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Former Queens Doctor Sentenced to 24 Years for Sexual Assault of Patients and Acquaintances
By Tiffany Williams – A former Queens doctor has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for sexually assaulting patients and acquaintances, with an additional 10 years of post-release supervision…
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Queens Man Charged with Stealing Over $870,000 from Local Charity
By Tiffany Williams – QUEENS, N.Y. – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Otto Starzmann, 60, of Anderson Road in St. Albans, has been charged with grand larceny and…
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Three Alleged MS-13 Gang Members in Custody Following Nassau County Arrests
By Tiffany Williams – Three violent MS-13 members are in Nassau County police custody following a joint operation on August 8 involving ICE New York City, the Nassau County Police…
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Kenyan National and Convicted Felon Arrested in Buffalo, New York on Federal Ammunition Charge
By Tiffany WilliamsJuly 29, 2025 | Buffalo, NY A 29-year-old Kenyan national and lawful permanent resident was arrested earlier this month in Buffalo on a federal charge of unlawful possession…
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Deported Salvadoran National Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry in Massachusetts
By Tiffany WilliamsJuly 29, 2025 | Boston, MA A 44-year-old Salvadoran national previously deported from the United States has pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawfully reentering the country, U.S.…
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Salvadoran National Convicted of Child Sex Crimes Taken into ICE Custody After Prison Release in New York
By Tiffany WilliamsJuly 29, 2025 | Ossining, NY U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with the Buffalo Field Office arrested a Salvadoran national on July 23 following his release…
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Ivorian National with Nine U.S. Convictions Arrested by ICE Following Prison Release in New York
By Tiffany WilliamsJuly 29, 2025 | Comstock, NY U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a 38-year-old citizen of Côte d’Ivoire on July 23 following his release from the New…
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Gunman Kills NYPD Officer, Three Civilians in Midtown Manhattan Office Shooting Before Taking Own Life
By Tiffany WilliamsJuly 28, 2025 | New York, NY A gunman wearing body armor and armed with an M4 rifle opened fire inside a high-rise office building at 345 Park…
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Massena, New York Man Arrested After Fleeing Police, Discarding Narcotics During Pursuit
By Tiffany Williams – Massena, N.Y. — A 45-year-old man was arrested by New York State Police after leading Troopers on a short pursuit and attempting to discard narcotics, authorities…
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One Dead, One Injured in Head-On Crash on Route 22 in Granville, New York
By Tiffany Williams – Granville, N.Y. — A man was killed and another person injured following a head-on crash Thursday evening on State Route 22 in Granville, according to New…
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Overpass Struck by Tractor-Trailer on NYS Thruway in Seneca County
By Tiffany Williams – Tyre, N.Y. — A tractor-trailer struck an overpass Friday morning on the New York State Thruway, causing traffic disruptions and minor injuries to a passenger in…
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Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Subway Shooting That Injured Two During Rush Hour
By Tiffany Williams – Brooklyn, NY — A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to opening fire inside a crowded subway car during…
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Zaire Allen and Hassan Winston Found Guilty in Harlem Murder During Robbery
By Tiffany Williams – NEW YORK — A New York State Supreme Court jury has convicted Zaire Allen, 21, and Hassan Winston, 24, in the fatal shooting of Alonza Georgia,…
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Who Shot the Off-Duty Border Agent? What We Know About the Manhattan Park Shooting
By Tiffany Williams – New York — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the weekend shooting of an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in Fort…
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Teen Stabbed While Defending Friend in Queens, New York Knife Attack
By Tiffany Williams – ASTORIA, Queens — A 17-year-old boy was stabbed late Thursday night outside a gym in Astoria after stepping in to protect a friend who was about…
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Queens Man Stabs Wife and Toddler to Death Before Critically Wounding Himself in Apparent Murder-Suicide
By Tiffany Williams – QUEENS, N.Y. — A tragic stabbing unfolded Saturday evening inside a Ridgewood home on Forest Avenue, where a 54-year-old man allegedly killed his wife and their…
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Antonio Olmeda Sentenced to 35 Years to Life for Shooting at NYPD Officers in Jackson Heights
By Tiffany Williams – New York City — Antonio Olmeda, 66, of Manhattan, was sentenced today to 35 years to life in prison after being convicted by a jury of…
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Man Arraigned for Murder and Assault Charges in St. Albans, NY Shooting and Stabbing Case
By Tiffany Williams – St. Albans, NY — On July 17, Audwin Caines, 62, was arraigned on charges including murder, attempted murder, and other crimes related to the fatal shooting…
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Brooklyn Man Charged with Hate Crime After Alleged Attack at Fulton Street Subway Station
Tiffany Williams – New York, NY — Andre Cheeves, 35, of Brooklyn, was indicted in New York State Supreme Court for allegedly attempting to attack a 51-year-old man with a…
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Manhattan Man Gets 35 Years for Stabbing Deaths of Andrew Cunje and Benjamin Vasquez
By Tiffany Williams – QUEENS, NY – 25-year-old Raymond Kenner has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing two men in separate incidents in December 2021. His…
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Released or Detained? Judge to Decide Sean Combs’ Fate Ahead of Sentencing
By Tiffany Williams – On Wednesday morning, Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty of the most severe charges against him, which included racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking—both of which…
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