Police say man makes up story about child being in stolen car
A Queens man who wanted to get his stolen car back told police falsely that there was a 7-year-old boy with Down syndrome in the car, cops say.
Fetty Wap arrested in NYC on federal drug charges
Rapper Fetty Wap has been arrested in New York City on federal drug charges.
Man chased by mob, shot dead in Queens
Police say that Joel Cobbs, 23, was shot in the head and killed after being chased for several blocks by a group of attackers.
VIDEO: 3 men shot at Queens gas station
Three people were shot when a man opened fire outside of a gas station in Queens.
American Airlines flight diverted after passenger assaults flight attendant over mask rule: Cops
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York allegedly attacked a flight attendant over a mask requirement. The flight to Southern California was diverted to Denver.
Brooklyn Diocese fires music teacher after he married a man
The Brooklyn Diocese has fired a Catholic music school teacher in Queens after he married a man. The diocese says Matthew LaBanca violated a contractual stipulation to the Catholic Church.
Pack of robbers wanted for series of violent attacks in Queens
Police are looking for help catching a group of teens or young men wanted for a series of Queens robberies, some of them violent.
Man in 2019 NYC robbery that led to officer's death pleads guilty
A man whose robbery of a store led to a police officer’s death in the crossfire of other officers’ bullets pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and robbery.
New York man sues Canon for $5M, claims printers don’t scan when ink is low
David Leacraft is seeking $5 million from Canon U.S.A. Inc. claiming the company deceptively forces consumers to buy ink cartridges in order to scan documents.
Homeowner says decades-old hidden mementos fell from ceiling
A homeowner in Queens says a treasure-trove of decades-old mementos fell from the ceiling during renovations. Now social media sleuths are trying to help her solve the mystery of who the items belonged to.
Proposed AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport put on hold after criticism
The Port Authority is putting its $2 billion project to build a rail link to LaGuardia Airport on hold in order to consider alternatives.
Passenger not charged after flight makes emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport
An airline passenger whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing and evacuation at LaGuardia Airport was released with no charges filed.
Man comes down from tree in Queens after 2 days
A bizarre standoff that went on for two days in Queens finally ended. A man wanted in connection with an assault case finally came down from a tree outside of his home.
Elmhurst Hospital saved her life during COVID; now she's its CEO
Helen Arteaga Landaverde survived a bout with COVID thanks to the team at Elmhurst. That inspired her to apply for the hospital's top job.
Thief on little pink bike with butterflies robs 10-year-old girl
A male on a small pink bike with butterflies on it robbed a young girl on her way to school in Queens.
Man steals $800 from church collection box
The NYPD is asking for the public's help finding the man who walked off with $800 from a church collection box.
Driver caught on NYC bridge with $58,000 in unpaid tolls
A driver who owes $58,000 in unpaid tolls and fees was caught on a New York City bridge.
Planned AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport seems doomed
The proposed LaGuardia AirTrain plan seems to be slowing down and possibly switching gears as Gov. Kathy Hochul suggests the Port Authority look at alternative transit solutions.
Rooster attacks man on Queens street
A Queens man was attacked on his way to work, not by a person, a dog, or even a rat, but by an angry rooster
NYPD officers help distressed man on roof of Queens parking garage
Officers can be seen in the video offering the man a cigarette before pulling him to safety.