Rapper Dave East taken into custody after traffic stop in Queens

The rapper known as Dave East was hauled off by cops overnight after a police stop near the Queensbridge Houses in the Astoria section of Queens.

Queens baby gets life-saving liver transplant
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Little 7-month-old Nathaniel Capelo has a new lease on life now after Mount Sinai Hospital saved the baby's life with a liver transplant.

Deaths by ZIP code show poorer neighborhoods, minorities hit hardest from pandemic

The coronavirus has cut an unequal path of grief through New York City, hitting hardest in a ring of predominantly poorer, nonwhite neighborhoods a long subway and bus ride from Manhattan, according to data released by the city.

Porn actor Ron Jeremy fighting to save childhood tree in Queens

Porn actor Ron Jeremy is fighting to save a tree his father planted outside their New York home the day he was born.

Pedestrian struck and killed in Kew Gardens could be first in 2 months

A pedestrian was struck and killed in Kew Gardens, Queens Monday morning. The man was hit by a vehicle in front of 124-50 Metropolitan Avenue at about 6:30 a.m.

Catholic Charities of New York opens pop-up food pantry in Queens
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Catholic Charities of New York is giving back to one of the communities hardest-hit by COVID-19, handing out nearly 5,000 bags of food to needy families in Elmhurst, Queens.

Chinx's widow joins COVID-19 fight

Five years after his death, the widow of the slain rapper Chinx is fighting for justice and helping battle COVID-19.

Authorities charge 10 in alleged MS-13 deaths, other crimes

Federal authorities have brought charges including murder, attempted murder, and murder conspiracy against 10 men accused of being part of the notorious MS-13 gang. U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue of the Eastern District says the men were all in custody in connection to three killings and other crimes.

Movies on the menu at diner turned drive-in theater in Queens

The Bel Aire Diner in Astoria, Queens is helping people escape being cooped up by the coronavirus by offering a drive-in movie experience.

Queens diner offers drive-in movie experience
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The Bel Aire Diner in Astoria, Queens is helping people escape being cooped up by the coronavirus by offering a drive-in movie experience.

More than 4,000 health care workers from NY hospital hit hard by COVID-19 gifted free vacations

American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves. 

Young athletes lament lost sports seasons

These athletes—from Maryland to Connecticut, grade school through high school—say they just miss playing in games that matter, outside of their houses and apartments, with friends they haven't seen in weeks.

Immigrant give nightly patriotic salute to heroes in Queens
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Every night, Lassana Siby, a immigrant from West Africa, runs three laps in front of the Parker Towers in Forest Hills, Queens as residents cheer him on as a patriotic solution to heroes and a way to keep people?s spirits up during the coronavirus crisis.

Immigrant gives nightly patriotic salute to heroes to raise spirits
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Every night, Lassana Siby, a immigrant from West Africa, runs three laps in front of the Parker Towers in Forest Hills, Queens as residents cheer him on as a patriotic solution to heroes and a way to keep people?s spirits up during the coronavirus crisis.

Famous war photographer beats virus at age 97

A celebrated wartime and celebrity photographer at age 97 is getting over a bout with COVID-19.

NYC launches free coronavirus antibody testing for all residents

New York City is offering free coronavirus antibody testing for all New Yorkers starting at five sites across the five boroughs.

2 two men found dead on NYC subway trains

Two men, both believed to be homeless, were found dead in New York City subway trains in less than 24 hours over the weekend.

Body found on Queens beach

Police in New York were investigating a body found on a beach in Queens.

Nassau County detective struck by car in Queens

A Nassau County detective is hospitalized in Queens after being struck by a vehicle at a gas station in Corona, Queens.