NYPD officer killed in hit-and-run on Long Island Expressway
An NYPD officer was killed by a hit-and-run driver early Tuesday while directing traffic on the Long Island Expressway in Queens.
Woman accused in cop hit-and-run railed about police in podcast
Jessica Beauvais, 32 of Hempstead, hosted a podcast that was posted on Facebook hours before the crash where she directed expletives at police officers and sipped drinks.
Video shows attacker hitting NYPD cop with a stick
Video posted on social media shows a man walking up to a police detective and whacking him with a stick.
Mother of infant twins found dead inside Queens apartment charged with murder: NYPD
Twin babies, only 46 days old, were found dead inside of an NYCHA building in Queens. Their mother was taken into custody by police.
Man stabbed to death in Queens subway station
A man was stabbed to death inside a subway station in the Elmhurst neighborhood in Queens.
More live finches found in luggage at JFK Airport
U.S. Customs agriculture specialists inspecting a piece of luggage found 40 finches stuffed inside hair rollers.
NYU, St. John's will require COVID-19 vaccinations for students
NYU and St. John's will require students to be vaccinated against COVID but will allow exemptions for either religious or medical reasons.
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez unveil Green New Deal proposal to modernize US public housing
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced the legislation Monday, seeking to increase the public housing commitment in Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan.
LIRR will test battery-powered rail cars; seeks to eliminate diesel
The LIRR will start phase 1 of its project next month on the Oyster Bay line, where trains run on diesel.
NYPD IDs 4 men arrested for body found in car trunk
The NYPD has identified three men who were arrested after the body of a woman was found wrapped in the trunk of a car on Long Island.
4 men arrested after woman's body found in car's trunk: Cops
Four men were arrested after the body of a woman was found wrapped in the trunk of a car on Long Island, said police.
Woman had 3 lbs. of cocaine on and in her at JFK Airport, authorities say
A woman returning from the Dominican Republic was found to be carrying three pounds of cocaine both on and inside her body, said U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Queens volunteer patrol group aims to prevent anti-Asian hate crimes
As city leaders search for a solution, volunteers in Queens are taking it upon themselves to help prevent anti-Asian hate crimes.
Weddings resume with restrictions but some couples choose to wait
Wedding venues, especially those with outdoor space, are quickly filling up. However, some folks are choosing to wait until 2022 or even 2023.
NY Mets home opener Thursday against Miami Marlins
The NY Mets open the 2021 season at home Thursday against the Miami Marlins and against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
NYC to open beaches and pools in 2021
New York City will be opening its beaches and most outdoor city pools this summer.
21 injured, hundreds displaced in Queens apartment building fire
A Queens apartment fire injured 21 people, including 16 firefighters, and displaced hundreds of residents.
Customs inspectors find invasive giant snails in suitcase at JFK Airport
Agriculture specialists with found 22 giant African snails and about 24 pounds of prohibited meat and plant products inside a man's luggage.
FDNY firefighters trapped, hurt in burning building collapse
Two firefighters were seriously injured early Saturday when a burning building partially collapsed in Queens, trapping them.
NYPD officer raises funds to replace stolen e-bike for Queens teen
An NYPD officer is showing the softer side to policing after raising money to buy an electric bike for a teen who had his stolen.