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Robber pointed gun at deli worker’s head in Queens store: NYPD
QUEENS VILLAGE, N.Y. (PIX11) — A masked man pointed a gun at a worker’s head before robbing a Queens deli Thursday morning, according to the NYPD. The gunman went into the Quick Stop Deli & Grocery at 223-24 Union Turnpike in Queens Village at around 9:45 a.m. and threatened the worker after demanding money, police […]
Man, 37, repeatedly stabbed after ambushing 2 people with dog on Queens street
The jarring surveillance video provided to 1010 WINS shows the 37-year-old man walking up behind the pair moments before the stabbing at 49th Street and Broadway in Woodside, near NYCHA’s Woodside Houses.
Queens crossing guard loves to help kids and ‘keep everyone safe’
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A PIX11 News initiative is saluting crossing guards throughout our community. Sarah-Jo DeFelippo is one of them. She has been a fixture at the corner of Cross Bay Boulevard and Sutter Avenue in Ozone Park for five years. The crossing guard says every day on the job is different but extremely […]
Motorcyclist thrown on sidewalk in Brooklyn hit-and-run: NYPD
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A motorcyclist was thrown onto the side of the road after a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn on Sunday, authorities said. The 29-year-old victim was left on the sidewalk at 3:41 a.m. after the driver of a white van hit him while traveling eastbound on 48th Street, according to the NYPD. First […]
Cascade of NYCHA Failures Led to Panic Over Nonexistent Arsenic, Probe Finds
A series of bureaucratic blunders triggered the 2022 debacle over the ultimately debunked tests that claimed arsenic was in the water at the Jacob Riis Houses and resulted in nearly $500,000 in “unnecessary costs” to taxpayers, according to twin investigations by the New York City Housing Authority’s federal monitor and the city Department of Investigation. […] The post Cascade of NYCHA Failures Led to Panic Over Nonexistent Arsenic, Probe Finds appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Parades, food festivals to close several NYC streets on May 18 and May 19
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Another weekend, another batch of road closures impacting travel throughout New York City. On Saturday, May 18, streets across various boroughs will be restricted to traffic as a result of planned parades and festivals. Those traveling in Brooklyn will need to navigate the detours originating from the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon.
Inside Thor Equities $3B Proposal To Build NY Casino & Hotel In Coney Island
Thor Equities is one of several developers trying to obtain one of the three gaming licenses that New York is expected to issue. Their casino project is called “The Coney” and is designed to feature a 250,000+ square-foot hotel. Additionally, it would have 92,000 square feet of convention center and meeting space. On top of that, their design has 70,000 square feet dedicated to retail food and beverage space.
Man charged with theft of $13,000 in beauty supplies from Nashua store
NASHUA — A Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection with the theft of over $13,000 worth of beauty supplies from an Ulta Beauty store in Nashua, police said. Mohammed Diaby, 21, was taken into custody on May 14 after a lengthy investigation into the Nov. 20 theft at the Ulta Beauty location on 258 Daniel Webster Hwy.
New York City said 'no injuries' at Columbia arrests; students' medical records say otherwise
NEW YORK (Reuters) -After the arrests of pro-Palestine student protesters occupying a Columbia University building last month, New York Mayor Eric Adams and senior police officials repeatedly said there were "no injuries," no "violent clashes" and minimal force used.
Brooklyn Man Arrested After Crashing Stolen Dodge Durango in Hicksville
The Second Squad reports the arrest of a Brooklyn man for an incident that occurred on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:45 am in Hicksville. According to Detectives, Officers responded to AAAA-1 Towing located at 34 Charlotte Avenue for an auto accident. Upon police arrival, officers observed a stolen Black 2023 Dodge Durango had struck a utility pole and driver had fled scene.
Sewanhaka high school district’s proposed 2024-25 school budget
Registered voters within the Elmont school district can vote at any of the six elementary schools deemed their designated polling place in the district from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Registered voters within the Franklin Square school district can vote at the elementary school deemed their designated polling place in the district from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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