More live finches found in luggage at JFK Airport
U.S. Customs agriculture specialists inspecting a piece of luggage found 40 finches stuffed inside hair rollers.
NYU, St. John's will require COVID-19 vaccinations for students
NYU and St. John's will require students to be vaccinated against COVID but will allow exemptions for either religious or medical reasons.
Woman had 3 lbs. of cocaine on and in her at JFK Airport, authorities say
A woman returning from the Dominican Republic was found to be carrying three pounds of cocaine both on and inside her body, said U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Customs inspectors find invasive giant snails in suitcase at JFK Airport
Agriculture specialists with found 22 giant African snails and about 24 pounds of prohibited meat and plant products inside a man's luggage.
FDNY firefighters trapped, hurt in burning building collapse
Two firefighters were seriously injured early Saturday when a burning building partially collapsed in Queens, trapping them.
NYPD officer raises funds to replace stolen e-bike for Queens teen
An NYPD officer is showing the softer side to policing after raising money to buy an electric bike for a teen who had his stolen.
NYC postal worker used stolen credit card for $8K breast lift: Feds
Authorities say Shakera Small used a stolen credit card to pay for an $8,000 plastic surgery proceure.
Woman found dead in trunk of car in Queens ruled homicide
Police in New York were investigating a body that was found in the trunk of a car that was towed from the Jamaica section of Queens on Wednesday morning as a murder.
Man in Capitol Riot arrested at JFK Airport; other arrested at tattoo shop: FBI
A man wanted for pushing a metal police barricade into officers and attempting to crawl under to reach the Capitol Building was arrested at JFK Airport by the FBI.
More vaccination sites open in Brooklyn and Queens
This week, appointments at both locations are set aside for people from certain ZIP codes. After that, the sites will open up to eligible residents throughout the rest of the borough in which they're located.
Cops shoot suspect wanted for car robbery in Queens
The NYPD is investigating the shooting of a suspect involved in a car robbery in Jamaica, Queens, said police.
COVID patients with lingering symptoms finding relief at new clinics
Dozens of clinics cropping up across the country aim to bring relief to COVID patients with lingering symptoms.
Feds seize potentially dangerous meats, bird's nests at airports
U.S. Customs authorities enforce strict laws on importing food and agriculture products. CBP seized illegal meats at JFK and EWR recently.
Feds: Cocaine hidden in tomato paste can at JFK Airport
Customs officers inspecting the man's luggage found a 112.25-ounce Bella Tomato Paste metal can containing a white powder.
NYPD: 2 men found shot dead inside car in Queens
The NYPD is investigating after a shooting in Queens left two men inside of a car dead.
Woman, 8-year-old girl dead after being struck by SUV in Queens
A 54-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl were killed when they were struck by an out-of-control SUV in Queens on Friday evening.
Off-duty NYPD officer tackles gunman in deadly shooting
An NYPD officer who was off-duty tackled and disarmed a gunman who fatally shot another man inside a Queens deli, said police.
Virus shields going up at TSA checkpoints at JFK, Newark airports
The TSA is installing the shields in areas that officers interact the most with passengers.
Man wanted in connection to string of violent robberies in Queens
Police are searching for a man wanted in connection to seven recent robberies and attempted robberies that took place in Queens.
NYPD hunts man who stabbed two deli workers
A man was captured on security cameras viciously stabbing two men inside a deli in Queens