Queens DA vacates convictions for wrongfully incarcerated men

Reginald Cameron, who spent 8 years behind bars, Earl Walters, who was imprisoned for 22 years, and Armond McCloud, who endured a staggering 28 years behind bars, all received a long-awaited vindication in a courtroom Thursday.

Drone spots sharks swimming close to shore at Rockaway Beach

Last month, there were three shark attacks in just two days on Long Island, with a total of five people bitten in the first week of July.

Crackdown on mail theft: 2 arrested in Maspeth, Queens

In Queens, community leaders, the NYPD, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced two people have been arrested related to mail theft in Maspeth, specifically the area of Mount Olivet Crescent.

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.

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.

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.

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.