Queens County announces plan to help shops kick out repeat shoplifters
Starting Wednesday, business owners borough-wide can get restraining orders against repeat offenders who steal or harass workers.
New migrant center at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center ready to house thousands
It’s expected to house up to one thousand single adult men, as the number of migrants under the city’s care nears 60,000.
FDNY: Lithium battery caused fatal fire in Queens that killed a 93-year-old woman
The FDNY says a lithium battery was also the cause of another 3-alarm fire in the Bronx on Friday.
93-year-old woman killed in Queens building fire
It happened just after 1:30 p.m. Friday at a two-story building on 101st Avenue.
Pollos Mario in Queens, celebrates Colombia's historic run to the quarterfinals
Pollos Mario in 'Little Colombia,' Queens opened in 1990 with a dream and a secret family recipe for succulent rotisserie chicken.
Rats overrun Queens Dollar Tree store
Bags at the store appeared to have been ripped open by vermin, while shelves were left damaged and badly stained.
Officials determine whether to open Rockaway Beach after woman was bitten by shark
Red flags remain on the sand and drones are still flying above the water, signaling caution. More updates from the FDNY are expected later today.
Rockaway Beach in Queens closed after swimmer bitten by shark
The incident isn't the first of its kind to happen in New York this summer. Last month, there were three shark attacks in just two days on Long Island.
New York drone captures multiple sharks hunting near Long Island shore
The footage comes after a woman was bitten at Rockaway Beach in Queens, prompting the New York City Parks Department to close the beach to swimming and surfing.
Rockaway Beach swimmer hospitalized after possible shark attack
The victim was taken to Jamaica Hospital and is said to be in critical condition.
LIRR train derails in Queens; 13 injured
Emergency medical services are currently responding, however, it is still unclear how many injuries there are at the moment.
Corona Plaza street vendors spark neighborhood uproar
Supporters of street vendors in Corona Plaza held a rally on Wednesday after authorities cleared the space due to complaints over trash, blocked sidewalks and criminal activities.
NYC crime: Nearly $2K stolen during Queens armed smoke shop robbery
The men took around $1,000 from the employee and $600 from the cash register, the NYPD said.
NYC migrant crisis: Queens psychiatric hospital to host shelter for 1,000 migrants
Officials say Wednesday that the new emergency relief center at the Creedmoor Psychiatric Hospital in Queens will house adult men who are asylum seekers.
Queens smoke shop employee robbed at gunpoint in $10K daytime heist
The robbery happened at the Puffume Smoke Shop in the Sunnyside section.
NYC crime: Man, 71, attacked at Queens Center mall over seat dispute
The NYPD got the call on July 5 at around 3 p.m. when the suspect told the 88-year-old woman to get up from a seat, so he could sit down.
Push to rename Rockaway Beach amphitheater after The Ramones
An online petition is looking to rename an amphitheater in Rockaway Beach after the iconic punk rock band.
Community mourns loss of elderly man killed in Queens scooter shooting
Hamod Ali Saeidi, an 86-year-old resident of Richmond Hill, was shot and killed Saturday as he walked to the mosque for evening prayers.
NYC scooter-riding suspect charged in series of Brooklyn, Queens shootings
Thomas Abreu was charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder and six counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
NYC scooter shooting suspect identified as 25-year-old
A 25-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police said he went on a random shooting spree throughout Brooklyn and Queens Saturday while driving a scooter.