Lightning sets fire to church in Queens
Fire marshals confirmed that a lightning strike sparked the flames.
Video shows shootout on street in Astoria
The NYPD released images showing some moments of the gunfire as well as some of the people cops say are involved.
NYC sheriff patrols Astoria in wake of late-night crowds outside bars
Members of the New York City Sheriff's Office were on Steinway Street on Tuesday to make sure that bars and restaurants maintained order.
NYC cracks down on restaurants accused of violating social distancing guidelines
New York City has suspended an Astoria, Queens restaurant from participating in the city's Open Restaurants program after video seen on social media this weekend showed large crowds gathered outside, violating social distancing guidelines.
Hundreds pack street, ignore social distancing guidelines in Queens
Hundreds of people packed the streets in Queens on Saturday night to party, ignoring social distancing guidelines.
De Blasio, NYPD unveil newest initiative to fight gun violence in NYC
New York City is introducing a new initiative to try to curb the violence on the city’s streets.
Developmentally disabled man from Queens missing
Police are asking for the public's help finding a developmentally disabled man from Queens.
Shootings erupt in Crown Heights as gunmen remain on the loose
Seven people were shot in three separate incidents across New York City in the early morning hours of Wednesday as gun violence soars.
Gun violence soars in New York City; dozens of shootings in recent days
Gun violence continued to soar in New York City with a rash of shootings, including several fatal, since the weekend.
NYPD, FDNY join memorial honoring the life of Queens teenager killed by stray bullet
Members of the NYPD and FDNY took part in a somber ceremony in Jamaica, Queens on Friday morning honoring the life of 14-year-old Aamir Griffin, who was killed by a stray bullet in 2019.
Dozens of Catholic schools across NYC to close
Nearly 30 Catholic schools across New York City will close for good due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Thursday.
Suspicous package triggers alarm at LaGuardia Airport
All passengers in Terminal D at LaGuardia Airport have been evacuated as Port Authority Police investigate a suspicious package in the baggage screening room.
12-year-old arrested for attempted rape in Queens
A 12-year-old boy faces several charges in connection with a sex attack on a woman in the lobby of a Queens building.
Man kicked off flight at LaGuardia for refusing to wear mask
Video posted to social media shows a man being taken off of a flight to Florida from LaGuardia Airport Friday, reportedly for not wearing a mask.
Deadly night in New York City as gun violence surge continues
A continued surge of violence left one person dead and many others injured across New York City at the start of the long holiday weekend.



















