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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NYC scooter shooter: Elderly man killed, 3 others hurt 'randomly'
An 86-year-old man was killed and three others were hurt Saturday in a series of "random" shootings by someone on a scooter who drove from Brooklyn to Queens, police said.
An 86-year-old man was killed and three others were hurt Saturday in a series of "random" shootings by someone on a scooter who drove from Brooklyn to Queens, police said.
NYC program gifts bicycles to asylum seekers
The bikes were donated by fellow New Yorkers and went to migrants who have recently arrived in the city.
The bikes were donated by fellow New Yorkers and went to migrants who have recently arrived in the city.
Man pulled from water off Rockaway Beach
A man was pulled from the water after being seen floating unconscious and unresponsive in the water.
A man was pulled from the water after being seen floating unconscious and unresponsive in the water.
Man found dead inside garbage bag in Queens
According to the NYPD, the man was found with a punctured wound to his back in the East Elmhurst section.
According to the NYPD, the man was found with a punctured wound to his back in the East Elmhurst section.
Watch: DoT truck catches fire, explodes in Queens
Authorities are investigating after a Department of Transportation truck caught fire and exploded in Long Island City on Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating after a Department of Transportation truck caught fire and exploded in Long Island City on Wednesday afternoon.
Boy, 14, drowns in the Rockaways
Lifeguards had closed the beach in Queens due to inclement weather.
Lifeguards had closed the beach in Queens due to inclement weather.
NYC crime: Woman, 24, placed in headlock, robbed in Queens subway
It happened at the Elmhurst Avenue subway station. The individual was last seen fleeing on foot, police said.
It happened at the Elmhurst Avenue subway station. The individual was last seen fleeing on foot, police said.
NYC subway stabbing, shooting, assault reported within hours of each other
The attacks in Queens and Brooklyn come following a recent rash of stabbings and slashings last week on the subway.
The attacks in Queens and Brooklyn come following a recent rash of stabbings and slashings last week on the subway.
Thomas Edison HS in Queens equips students for the future with life skills
Problem-solving, teamwork, leadership – just a few of the life skills being taught at the school, which has a 95% attendance rate and a 94% graduation rate.
Problem-solving, teamwork, leadership – just a few of the life skills being taught at the school, which has a 95% attendance rate and a 94% graduation rate.
Store robbery in Queens leaves employee beaten
A group of suspects are accused of robbing a store and then assaulting an employee, in Queens.
A group of suspects are accused of robbing a store and then assaulting an employee, in Queens.
Queens DA facing two challengers in Democratic primary
Incumbent Melinda Katz is facing challenges from former Judge George Grasso and lawyer Devian Daniels.
Incumbent Melinda Katz is facing challenges from former Judge George Grasso and lawyer Devian Daniels.
'Mac Patty': This Queens deli is serving up a viral Caribbean-style sandwich
Joshua Dat made something foodies near and as far as Jamaica and the UK wait hours in line to taste.
Joshua Dat made something foodies near and as far as Jamaica and the UK wait hours in line to taste.