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56-year-old woman killed in house fire in St. Albans, Queens
A 56-year-old woman died in a house fire in St. Albans, Queens on Thursday, police say.It happened just before 8:45 a.m. at 195-1 Hollis Avenue.Police say the woman was trapped on the second floor when fire broke out.The woman was discovered unconscious and pronounced dead at the scene.No other injuries were reported.No other information was provided on what caused the fire.The cause of the fire is under investigation.ALSO READ | Dashcam video of Belt Parkway crash captures alleged insurance scammers reversing into carA woman is warning other drivers after her dash camera apparently foiled an attempted car insurance scam on the Belt Parkway in Queens.----------* More Queens news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube
Viral staged crash on NYC’s Belt Parkway probed by NYPD — as experts warn accident fraud cases are on the rise
The NYPD is investigating the disturbing staged accident on the Belt Parkway that went viral on TikTok — as experts said such insurance scams are on the rise in New York because fraudsters are “getting away with it.” A police spokesperson said Tuesday that detectives have interviewed victim Ashpia Natasha about the Oct. 16 caught-on-dashcam crash, in which another driver reversed into her front bumper on the busy Queens highway just before several passengers spilled out and tried to claim they were hurt. “The investigation remains ongoing by the NYPD Criminal Enterprise Investigation Unit’s Fraudulent Collision Investigation Squad,” a department spokesperson...
Estranged Son-In-Law Stabbed Woman To Death Outside West Hempstead Restaurant, DA Says
Erick Corado-Gonzales, age 27, of Glen Cove, was indicted on second-degree murder and related charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the death of Ana Ruth Espinoza. The incident happened in West Hempstead, outside the La Candela Restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike, just after midnight Sunday, Sept. 29.
Trial for man accused of attempting to kill NYPD officer set to begin with opening statements
Opening statements begin Thursday in the trial of a man charged with the attempted murder of a rookie NYPD officer.Authorities say Devin Spraggins shot and injured Officer Brett Boller while he was in the line of duty last year in Queens.Officer Boller had allegedly been trying to break up a fight between Spraggins and another passenger on an MTA bus at the time of the shooting.Boller was hospitalized for nine days before he was wheeled out to the cheers of his fellow officers.Doctors say the bullet damaged a major artery and had it not been for his partner and other...
Southern State Double Fatal: 18-Year-Old ID'd As Second Victim In Massapequa
Authorities have identified a teenager who was killed in a double fatal crash on the Southern State Parkway.The wreck happened in North Massapequa, in the eastbound lanes near exit 29, at around 8:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14.New York State Police said a Nissan 350z left the roadway and crashed into the…
The 8 Most Infamous Crime Families in New York
HBO just released The Penguin, which follows the character from the Batman franchise, who is striving to be a mob boss in Gotham City. The first two episodes have been really good. Collin Farrell, who plays the villainous Oswald 'Oz' Cobb, is unrecognizable. He fully embodies the character. While Oz is a fictional mob boss-in-the-making of a fictional crime family. New York has had its fair share of real crime bosses of real crime families over the years. Not to be outdone by Chicago, there are some certified gangsters that operated their criminal enterprises in New York. Here are the 8 most dangerous and infamous.
Heavy Showers & Thunderstorms Possible Across Parts of New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio
Scattered Tropical Showers & Rumbles Still Possible Across East Coast of Florida. Good morning everyone. Quiet conditions persist in the Northeast aside from a small sliver in parts of New York & Pennsylvania, but we'll get into that in the minute. Elsewhere, we have mostly sunny and mild conditions, with one more day of 70's across the coastal plain. Starting tomorrow we sink into the 60's, then 50's by Sunday as cool air gives us a quick showing.
Roving bandits terrorize NYC neighborhood with random street attacks and chilling threats: ‘We will stab you’
A crew of roving robbers are terrorizing a Brooklyn neighborhood in a series of violent street muggings, police said — as cops released surveillance footage of the suspects on Wednesday. The Bushwick robbery spree began when three strangers crept up behind a 26-year-old man and snarled “run your pockets or we will stab you” on Aug. 18 near Broadway and Halsey Street around 4 a.m, according to authorities. The frightened victim forked over his credit cards before the perps fled on foot, heading northbound on Broadway. A week later, they struck again — adding one more pal to their crime-seeking posse. NYC judge warns...
Fired gay teacher settles lawsuit with Catholic Diocese
A teacher who says he was fired from a Catholic school in Nassau County for being gay has agreed to settle his federal lawsuit.Michael Califano says he was fired from his third-grade teaching job at Maria Regina School in Seaford in 2021.The firing came after pictures of him kissing his longtime boyfriend were shared with church leadership.The move prompted backlash from supporters in the community.The lawsuit targeted the Diocese of Rockville Centre.Details on the settlement have not been made public.ALSO READ | Sam Champion shares his skin cancer treatment journeySam Champion discusses the treatment he got for his skin cancer and prevention methods people can take to protect themselves.----------* More Long Island news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Residents devastated after FDNY shuts down makeshift Bed-Stuy aquarium, killing fish
The popular makeshift fire hydrant goldfish aquarium in Brooklyn has dried up after the FDNY had to shut down the aquarium to fix the leaking hydrant.The "Bed-Stuy Aquarium," quickly became a beloved landmark for residents in the neighborhood and visitors who saw it on social media.Residents created the homemade goldfish tank after a leaky fire hydrant created a puddle on the sidewalk.It was on display for the neighborhood to enjoy at the intersection of Tompkins Avenue and Hancock Street and residents wanted it to become a permanent fixture.During a routine inspection, the fire department drained the water on Tuesday to...
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