101-year-old former detective's secret to long life
At 101, Nick Calabrese is the oldest living former NYPD detective. The Detectives Endowment Association is honoring him not only for his service in the police department but also for his military service in the U.S. Army.
At 101, Nick Calabrese is the oldest living former NYPD detective. The Detectives Endowment Association is honoring him not only for his service in the police department but also for his military service in the U.S. Army.
Illinois man stripped naked because Burger King was closed
An intoxicated Illinois man became enraged by Burger King’s hours and stripped off his clothes in the street before striking a cop a few times, police said
An intoxicated Illinois man became enraged by Burger King’s hours and stripped off his clothes in the street before striking a cop a few times, police said
Saline woman fired after bringing laxative-filled brownies to coworker's send-off
SALINE, Mich. (AP) - Police say a 47-year-old Michigan woman has lost her job after police determined she put laxatives in brownies intended for a send-off for a departing co-worker.
SALINE, Mich. (AP) - Police say a 47-year-old Michigan woman has lost her job after police determined she put laxatives in brownies intended for a send-off for a departing co-worker.
Police called after man argues with a parrot
Police were called to investigate a domestic disturbance in a southern German town - and found a man arguing with a parrot.
Police were called to investigate a domestic disturbance in a southern German town - and found a man arguing with a parrot.
Driscoll's packages Justin Timberlake's 'braspberry' fruit
Justin Timberlake is adding another skill to his long résumé of talents: fruit creator. The pop superstar made a video in December 2017, which went viral on Instagram, showing himself shoving a blueberry into a raspberry – a snack Timberlake coined the “braspberry.”
Justin Timberlake is adding another skill to his long résumé of talents: fruit creator. The pop superstar made a video in December 2017, which went viral on Instagram, showing himself shoving a blueberry into a raspberry – a snack Timberlake coined the “braspberry.”
VIDEO: Kids throw rocks at boy
Police are investigating an incident captured on video purportedly showing a daycare worker encouraging children to throw rocks at another kid at a playground.
Police are investigating an incident captured on video purportedly showing a daycare worker encouraging children to throw rocks at another kid at a playground.
Saint Peter's 78-game losing streak is over
Saint Peter's 78-game losing streak is finally over. Willie Krajnik pitched a three-hitter Sunday to lead the Peacocks in a 7-1 victory over Iona in the first game of a doubleheader. Iona won the second game 19-2. Saint Peter's previous win was over Rider on May 20, 2016. The Peacocks lost their final game that season, went 0-38 last year and were 0-39 before beating...
Saint Peter's 78-game losing streak is finally over. Willie Krajnik pitched a three-hitter Sunday to lead the Peacocks in a 7-1 victory over Iona in the first game of a doubleheader. Iona won the second game 19-2. Saint Peter's previous win was over Rider on May 20, 2016. The Peacocks lost their final game that season, went 0-38 last year and were 0-39 before beating...
Teens seek election to school boards on Long Island
Gabrielle Anzalone is set to graduate from Lindenhurst High School next month. But before she does, she will appear on the election ballot for the local school board.
Gabrielle Anzalone is set to graduate from Lindenhurst High School next month. But before she does, she will appear on the election ballot for the local school board.
NYPD: Thief stuffed entire mailbox into minivan
Police officers on the overnight shift in the 112th Precinct in Queens caught someone trying to pull off a major mail heist—the theft of an entire sidewalk mailbox.
Police officers on the overnight shift in the 112th Precinct in Queens caught someone trying to pull off a major mail heist—the theft of an entire sidewalk mailbox.
Bear devours cupcakes left in baker's car
The smell of two dozen cupcakes in a baker's SUV was too much for a black bear in New Jersey.
The smell of two dozen cupcakes in a baker's SUV was too much for a black bear in New Jersey.
Brave geese honk at and chase after alligator at golf course
A group of brave geese chased down an alligator at Palm Beach Garden's PGA National Resort Champion Course.
A group of brave geese chased down an alligator at Palm Beach Garden's PGA National Resort Champion Course.
Woman angry at utility worker, leaves him suspended in lift
Police in New Jersey say a woman got angry at a cable TV worker and left him stranded in the air.
Police in New Jersey say a woman got angry at a cable TV worker and left him stranded in the air.
Long Island office 'requires' workers to play with puppies
A "ruff" day has a different meaning SUNation Solar Systems in Ronkonkoma, Long Island.
A "ruff" day has a different meaning SUNation Solar Systems in Ronkonkoma, Long Island.
Drag queens with stories and songs for kids at the Queens Library
Inside the Queens Library's Woodside Branch, something a little different happened on the children's floor.
Inside the Queens Library's Woodside Branch, something a little different happened on the children's floor.
Police department's photoshopped patrol car post goes viral, sparks mixed reactions
Police in Michigan are using a new tactic to reach citizens -- or are they?
Police in Michigan are using a new tactic to reach citizens -- or are they?
Making Hart Island's graves easier to visit
Accessible only boat, Hart Island is in the middle of the Long Island Sound on the eastern edge of the Bronx. Since the late 1800s, Rikers Island inmates have buried well over 1 million unidentified New Yorkers in mass graves on Hart Island.
Accessible only boat, Hart Island is in the middle of the Long Island Sound on the eastern edge of the Bronx. Since the late 1800s, Rikers Island inmates have buried well over 1 million unidentified New Yorkers in mass graves on Hart Island.
Berlin police say 3 abandoned babies are likely sisters
Berlin police say three baby girls found abandoned in and around the German capital in recent years are siblings. The first newborn was discovered in Berlin in September 2015, the second in August the following year and the third in the nearby village of Schwanebeck in August 2017. Berlin police spokesman Michael Maass said Tuesday that DNA tests on the girls showed they have the...
Berlin police say three baby girls found abandoned in and around the German capital in recent years are siblings. The first newborn was discovered in Berlin in September 2015, the second in August the following year and the third in the nearby village of Schwanebeck in August 2017. Berlin police spokesman Michael Maass said Tuesday that DNA tests on the girls showed they have the...
Odd savory ice cream flavors on the menu
Vanilla soft serve from a truck: Classic, reliable, delicious, and for a growing number of ice-cream makers, boring.
Vanilla soft serve from a truck: Classic, reliable, delicious, and for a growing number of ice-cream makers, boring.
Couple weds after crocodile bites off bride's arm
A couple attacked by a crocodile wedded days later in a Zimbabwean hospital, where the bride was recovering after losing an arm.
A couple attacked by a crocodile wedded days later in a Zimbabwean hospital, where the bride was recovering after losing an arm.
Twins born on 'Star Wars' Day named Luke and Leia
A Utah couple welcomed twins—a boy and a girl—on May 4, which all good sci-fi nerds know is Star Wars Day (May the 4th, May the Force—you get the idea.)
A Utah couple welcomed twins—a boy and a girl—on May 4, which all good sci-fi nerds know is Star Wars Day (May the 4th, May the Force—you get the idea.)