NYC spider molester: Man using bug as excuse to inappropriately touch women, police say
NYC police are searching for a man who they say targets women by claiming they have a spider on them as a pretext to inappropriately touch them.
NYPD officers fatally shoot 'erratic' man wielding 14-inch knife in Queens
NYPD officers shot and killed an "erratic" man they said advanced toward them with a 14-inch knife in Astoria, Queens, Chief of Department John Chell said.
Cyclist struck, killed by pickup truck fleeing from police in Queens
According to police, the pickup was occupied by three men wearing masks, who all left the scene and eventually ditched the truck.
Cyclist in critical condition after being hit by car fleeing traffic stop: NYPD
A cyclist has been hospitalized after being struck by a car that was fleeing a traffic stop in Queens on Wednesday afternoon, authorities say.
Queens bust: 2 brothers kept homemade explosive devices, 'hit list' in Astoria apartment, authorities allege
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said authorities executing a search warrant at an Astoria home found six operable and loaded ghost guns, including assault weapons, protective gear and eight homemade explosive devices.
Controversial 'Charlie Brown-like' trees take center stage in Astoria
Residents in Astoria woke up this week to new trees planted in the center of their sidewalk, and not everyone is happy about it.
Dispensary owners waiting to open remain in confusing state of limbo
Now the judge has reversed course again, asking for evidence from the state Office of Cannabis Management that those retailers have met all licensing requirements.
Man opens fire inside packed restaurant in Astoria
A 35-year-old man was shot in the buttocks, while others hid in the basement of the restaurant.
Teen, child killed in Queens fire sparked by e-bike lithium-ion battery
The FDNY said Monday's fire is the 59th lithium-ion battery fire so far this year, bringing the total number of deaths to five.
2 shot, killed in Astoria; 3 suspects wanted
The NYPD is searching for three suspects wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of two men.
The historic Astoria pool closed for $19 million renovation
The Astoria Queens pool is undergoing a $19M renovation here's what that means for you
7-year-old girl killed by SUV in Queens
A 7-year-old girl was hit and killed by an SUV in Astoria, Queens on Friday evening.
23 alleged gang members arrested in Queens, years after mother's stray bullet killing
A nearly two-year investigation sparked by the death of a mother who was struck and killed by a stray bullet ended with 23 arrests of alleged gang members in Queens on Tuesday.
Homeless man accused of terrorizing Queens neighborhood
A homeless man has owers and workers at local businesses in a Queens neighborhood scared for their safety.
Beloved Queens Halloween display vandalized
Vandals have twice targeted a beloved Halloween display in Astoria, Queens in just the last two weeks.
Dueling rallies in Queens over proposed housing development
A proposed development in Astoria, Queens is the subject of a fight over affordable housing.
FDNY EMS lieutenant fatally stabbed in Queens
A man has been taken into custody after FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, 61, was stabbed to death in Queens on Thursday afternoon.
FDNY honors EMS lieutenant who was stabbed to death
Purple and black bunting now drapes the entrance to EMS Station 49 in Queens. The bunting was hung in a solemn ceremony to mourn the loss of FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, who was stabbed to death in a random attack.