Parts of Rockaway Beach closed after shark sighting
Part of Rockaway Beach has been closed after a shark was spotted in the water, according to the NYPD.
Domestic dispute ends with 8-year-old boy fatally stabbed in Queens, suspect shot by police: NYPD
Authorities say an 8-year-old boy has died after a stabbing in Jamaica, Queens on Thursday evening.
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.
Man punched repeatedly in head, robbed on NYC subway train
A man was punched repeatedly and robbed onboard a NYC subway train near the Kew Gardens station in Queens, the NYPD said.
NYC officials call for extended lifeguard hours after teens drowned off Rockaways
There is a new push for greater swimming safety in New York City following the apparent drownings of two teenagers off of Rockaway Beach last month.
Bayside residents voice strong opposition to new bike lanes: 'I think it’s ridiculous'
For several blocks along 53rd Street in Bayside, Queens, the signs are doing the talking outside of neighbors' yards, telling the city how they really feel about the new bike lanes.
Man vandalizes statue outside Queens church: VIDEO
A man vandalized a statue outside a church in Queens on Sunday, the Diocese of Brooklyn said.
Why July 1 is known as Bobby Bonilla Day: The Mets deal explained
July 1 is likely a happy day in the life of retired baseball star Bobby Bonilla and perhaps a frustrating one for the New York Mets payroll department.
Man accused of shooting NYPD officers charged, claims guns are being smuggled into NYC migrant shelters
Bernardo Raul Castro-Mata, the Venezuelan migrant accused of shooting 2 NYPD officers is facing attempted murder charges, and claims that the gang Tren de Aragua is smuggling guns into NYC shelters.
Teen girl killed, 8-year-old injured when struck by vehicle near school in Queens: NYPD
A teenage girl was fatally struck by a water delivery truck across the street from a school in Sunnyside, Queens, on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
$2 million bail set for man charged with trying to drown 2 children at Connecticut beach
Romney Desronvil, of Queens, has been charged with attempted murder after authorities said he tried to drown two young children at a Connecticut beach over the weekend.
Man sentenced to 22 years in prison for brutal 2022 Queens subway attack that cost woman her eye
Waheed Foster has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for a brutal, unprovoked 2022 subway attack that severely injured a 33-year-old woman and resulted in the loss of her right eye.
Man stabbed to death inside Queens bodega: NYPD
A man was reportedly stabbed to death inside of a bodega on Jamaica Avenue in Queens on Saturday night.
Search underway for two teens who went missing in water off Queens
First responders are searching for a pair of 17-year-old boys who reportedly went missing in the water at Jacob Riis Park in Queens.
Kissena Park sexual assault suspect Christian Inga due in court
Christian Inga, the Ecuadorian migrant accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at Kissena Park in Flushing, Queens last week is expected to appear in a NYC court on Wednesday.
Man charged in Queens park child sexual assault: What we know
The NYPD arrested and charged Christian Inga, of Queens, in connection to the NYC sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl last week at Kissena Park in the Flushing section.
Alleged Queens child rapist in custody after Kissena Park attack: Who is Christian Inga?
The alleged Queens child rapist who attacked a 13-year-old in Flushing's Kissena Park is an Ecuadorian migrant who entered the country illegally, police said Tuesday after he was detained.
NYPD rescues puppies after woman illegally sold them inside a bag: VIDEO
Puppies have been rescued after officers saw a woman was illegally selling them inside a hot bag in Queens, the NYPD said.
NYPD releases photos of suspect wanted in sexual assault of 13-year-old girl at Queens park
The NYPD released photos of the suspect who is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in broad daylight at a park in Queens last Thursday.
Queens man arraigned after police found an arsenal of weapons in his car
A Queens man was arraigned on criminal charges following a traffic stop where police found an arsenal of weapons in his vehicle, the Queens DA office said.