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woman looking somber while appearing before judge in chinatown hit-and-run crash arraignment

Chinatown hit-and-run crash: Driver accused of fatally mowing down two people had guns in car, prosecutors say

Posted on July 22, 2025

Jackson Heights resident Jose Lequerica has been charged with murder in connection with the beating death of his wife, Asli Ak, a real estate broker who had dreams of owning her own agency, according to her brother.

QNS

Queens man held without bail for allegedly beating his wife to death in 2024: DA

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Bronx Times

Family of Saniyah Cheatham call for accountability at funeral for teen who died in NYPD custody

three men apprehended in dark ICE courtroom.

ICE in courts: Arrests go on in Lower Manhattan as leaked video shows immigrants detained in squalid conditions

Posted on July 22, 2025

A 23-year-old woman was injured after she tripped and fell from the platform and was struck by a 7 train entering the Roosevelt Ave-Jackson Heights transit hub during the July 21 evening rush.

QNS

Woman injured after tripping and falling in front of an oncoming 7 train in Jackson Heights: NYPD

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Brooklyn

Alleged Brooklyn arsonist accused of torching NYPD vehicles arrested on state charges after release from federal custody

Posted on July 22, 2025

Police officers tend to shooting victim lying in pool of blood on gurney in Harlem

Harlem

Harlem shooting: Man wounded, teen suspect arrested after cop shoots at him

Posted on July 22, 2025

A police drone over subway cars on tracks in effort to stop subway surfing

‘Russian roulette on rails’: NYPD drones aided 200 subway surfing rescues since program launch, officials say

Posted on July 21, 2025

Alleged Brooklyn arson suspect

Brooklyn

Arsonist who torched 11 NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn faces federal charges

Posted on July 21, 2025

Ridgewood resident Ernesto Cruz was arrested and charged with murder for the fatal stabbings of his wife and 2-year-old daughter before he turned the knife on himself in an apparent suicide attempt on Saturday, July 19.

QNS

Ridgewood father charged with murder of wife, 2-year-old daughter: NYPD

two men sitting and looking intently at something

Courts

Ex-NYPD top cop Donlon threatens $10M defamation lawsuit against Mayor Adams, retired deputy commish over ‘character assassination’

Posted on July 21, 2025

Secretary of State Kristi noem, woman with long hair and pantsuit, speaking into microphone

Politics

Noem, Homan vow ICE agent surge in NYC, slam Mayor Adams after off-duty Border Patrol shot in Manhattan park

Posted on July 21, 2025

A view of Breukelen Playground near the intersection of Stanley and Louisiana avenues in East New York, where a man was found fatally stabbed early Sunday morning

Brooklyn

Man found with multiple stab wounds near Brooklyn park dies of injuries: NYPD

Posted on July 21, 2025

Man and blue suv on sidewalk involved in Bronx hit-and-run

Bronx

Bronx hit-and-run driver who deliberately struck people with SUV after argument still at large: cops

Posted on July 21, 2025

Suspect mugshot involved in shooting at park

Harlem

Mayor Adams rails against ‘violent migrant’ accused of shooting off-duty Border Patrol agent during Manhattan park robbery

Posted on July 20, 2025

nypd officers in blue on subway platform with yellow crime scene tape stretched

Chelsea

Manhattan subway stabbing: Staredown leads to deadly attack inside station, two men questioned

Posted on July 20, 2025

Crime scene tape stretched at scene where Border Patrol agent was shot

Off-duty Border Patrol agent shot in the face in Manhattan park

Posted on July 20, 2025

NYPD officers at the scene of a shooting

Queens

Queens stabbing: Man murdered wife and young daughter before turning knife on himself, police sources say

Posted on July 20, 2025

police officers and ambulance at scene of hit-and-run crash in Chinatown with debris on ground

Chinatown

Chinatown hit-and-run crash near Manhattan Bridge leaves two people dead, suspects questioned

Posted on July 19, 2025

A teenager was stabbed while defending a friend from two attackers in front of an Astoria gym on July 17.

QNS

Teen stabbed in front of Astoria gym trying to defend friend under attack: NYPD

A College Point man was arrested and charged with stabbing a 32-year-old man to death in Corona in May.

QNS

Queens man charged in fatal stabbing of Corona man: NYPD

Attorney General Letitia James speaks at a Friday evening press conference following the ruling against Donald Trump.

Courts

New York sues federal government over healthcare cuts

Posted on July 18, 2025

Cops are looking for a woman who stole an N train in Astoria and took it one station south to Dutch Kills.

QNS

Woman sought for taking N train in Astoria on brief joy ride: NYPD

cop on a subway platform

Heated battle over subway crime erupts at congressional hearing

Posted on July 18, 2025

two people in a hallway, one of them being brought out by a federal agent

ICE in courts: More immigrants cuffed at Federal Plaza as even officers feel the strain

Posted on July 17, 2025

man smiling at camera who was convicted cop in Staten Island sex abuse case

Courts

Staten Island cop sentenced to 40 years behind bars for sexual abuse of underage boys: Feds

Posted on July 17, 2025

man in suit with hand on chin at NYPD event

NYPD bombshell lawsuit: Retired deputy commish says Donlon suffered ‘cognitive issues,’ but insiders say ex-top cop was sabotaged

Posted on July 17, 2025

A Queens homeless man is being held without bail after he allegedly shot his estranged wife to death in front of his stepdaughter on a St. Albans street last month.

QNS

Homeless man charged with murder of estranged wife in front of his stepdaughter in Queens: DA

An FDNY ambulance on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn.

Politics

FDNY EMT outrage: First responders now earn less than grocery delivery workers after NYC Council vote

Posted on July 17, 2025

Detectives investigate shot fired at DeKalb Avenue and Bedford Avenue.

Brooklyn

Police investigating shots that rang out in Brooklyn

Posted on July 17, 2025

Upper East Side 91-year-old mugging victim and perpetrator in perp walk

Courts

‘I made a mistake’: Man sentenced to 15 years behind bars for beating 91-year-old on Upper East Side

Posted on July 16, 2025

An early morning fire near the Ravenswood Generating Station in Long Island City sent thick black smoke over Western Queens on July 16..

QNS

Early morning fire near Ravenswood Generating Station sends thick black smoke over western Queens: FDNY

ICE Courthouse

Lower Manhattan

ICE in courts: One immigrant’s hearing turns into ‘murderous reality show’ that ends with chaotic arrest, traumatized family, Lander says

Posted on July 16, 2025

The Pit Bull allegedly leapt over the wire metal fence pictured to attack multiple dogs. Photo: Shane O'Brien

QNS

Astoria dog owners raise the alarm after aggressive pit bull viciously attacks several dogs

Tom Donlon sworn in as interim NYPD commissioner in September 2024, a role he now claims in a federal lawsuit was undermined by systemic corruption and political interference

2025 Mayor’s Race

Bombshell lawsuit: Ex-Police Commissioner Tom Donlon claims Mayor Adams and NYPD leaders ran department as ‘criminal enterprise’

Posted on July 16, 2025

Cops are looking for three suspects who were involved in a shooting incident near the LIRR Jamaica train station on the night of July 7.

QNS

Three teenagers sought for shooting into a crowd near the Jamaica LIRR station: NYPD

Drone white color flying close-up. taken from below while the sky is clear. 3D Render.

Hochul endorses NYPD bid for technology to counter illegal drones

Posted on July 16, 2025

man in tanktop sought for beating Brooklyn straphanger with cane

Brooklyn

Irate Brooklyn straphanger beat senior with his own cane over train delay: cops

Posted on July 16, 2025

police officer with yellow tape at crime scene where person was stabbed with blood-covered cloth on ground

Bronx

Bronx teen girl stabbed to death during smoke shop brawl

Posted on July 15, 2025

NYPD police union head speaks to people holding microphones

The dirty 31? Judge halts NYPD officer firing plan for now despite department citing drug, prostitution offenses in seeking terminations

Posted on July 15, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

‘Brazen’ Brooklyn smoke shop killer sentenced for shooting mother-of-four and her dog

Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly snatched a bag from a senior as he waited for a J train in Woodhaven last month.

QNS

Masked man snatches senior’s snacks at Woodhaven subway station: NYPD

First responders in uniform and wet after Hudson River water rescue

Hudson River rescue: NYPD and FDNY units pull two men from water, looking for missing woman

Posted on July 15, 2025

Another fatal Harlem shooting leaves a man dead on the sidewalk, intensifying fears of rising gun violence and prompting calls for more patrol presence.

Harlem

42-year-old man fatally shot in Harlem; gunman at large

Posted on July 15, 2025

Police officers examine evidence of a shooting with yellow crime scene tape stretched

Harlem shooting: Gunman still sought for daytime violence that left man dead, woman wounded

Posted on July 15, 2025

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg

First on amNY: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg touts dramatic fall in shootings and homicides

Posted on July 15, 2025

A taxi passes under an unused congestion pricing gantry.

Bronx

Bronx senior charged with attempted murder for shooting taxi driver who drove him home

Posted on July 15, 2025

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QNS

Manhattan man sentenced for stabbing deaths of two Queens men in 2021: DA

More from around NYC

bronx

Former Bronx Assembly District leader and Board of Elections employee gets two years in federal prison for extortion and bribery

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FDNY promotes more than 100 members to higher leadership ranks at Queens College ceremony

Shine Movement Pilates

Shine Movement Pilates brings health and confidence to Williamsburg

A club room at Ridgewood nightclub Earthly Delights, which is transitioning to a private event-only venue before ultimately closing on Nov. 30.

Ridgewood nightclub Earthy Delights celebrates one-year anniversary amid looming closure