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Police investigating after video shows assault on 2 Jewish children in Brooklyn
(New York Jewish Week) – The NYPD’s hate crimes unit is investigating and the Anti-Defamation League expressed alarm after security camera footage appeared to show two Jewish children being assaulted on the street in Williamsburg on Sunday night. The video of the incident, posted by local news account...
Teen found injured at Queens subway station: police
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A teen was found injured at a subway station on the No. 7 service line in Queens on Friday, according to the NYPD. Police responded to the 103 Street–Corona Plaza station at around 10:35 a.m. The teen was taken to the Harlem Hospital, according to the NYPD. Additional information about the […]
'Career Criminal' Nabbed For Serial Long Island Burglaries: DA
A man has been charged with multiple counts of burglary after he allegedly broke into several Long Island homes, stealing thousands of dollars worth of items. Vincent Dougherty, age 64, faced his arraignment on Wednesday, May 15, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Beginning in May 2021 …
NYPD Reports: 20-Year-Old Shot in East New York Thursday Afternoon
In a troubling incident, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has reported that a 20-year-old individual was shot in East New York on Thursday afternoon. The shooting adds to the concerning trend of gun violence in the city and underscores the urgent need for community safety measures. According to...
N.Y. Lottery: Player claims $1M on scratch-off game as one-time lump sum; 1 top prize remains
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New York Lottery player has claimed a $1 million prize on a scratch-off game — and one top prize still remains. Walter Jewels of Freeport, New York, has claimed the prize on the Magic 8 Ball scratch-off game. The ticket was purchased at Curiosity, located at 193 Atlantic Ave., in Freeport.
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.
Construction Scam: Man Steals Over $70K From Levittown Homeowner, Police Say
Westchester County resident Martin Ward, age 27 of Yonkers, was arrested on Tuesday, May 14 for the scam, which occurred on Long Island months prior. In March, a Levittown homeowner reached out to Ward after searching Google for someone to fix the cracks in their home’s foundation. The victim,...
Two Workers at Jericho Two Workers at Jericho Business Arrested for Stealing Copper Wi Arrested for Stealing Copper Wire from their Employer, Cops Say
The Second Squad reports the arrests of two males for an incident that occurred between Wednesday, May 15, 2024 and Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00 AM in Jericho. According to Detectives, Officers responded to a Larceny report of copper wire at Getty Terminal Corp located at 125 Jericho Turnpike. After a thorough investigation was conducted, two employees, Defendants Carlos Hernandez, 35, of 25-107 71st Avenue, Bellerose and Hugo Ayala, 23, of 4 Nassau Boulevard, Malverne were arrested without incident.
Brooklyn man sentenced to 3.5-10 years for causing girlfriend's 4-month-old fatal head trauma while babysitting
A Brooklyn man was sentenced on Friday to three and a half to 10 years in prison for fatally injuring his girlfriend’s infant daughter while trying to keep her quiet when he was babysitting, prosecutors said.
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.
Aid organization members handcuffed while trying to distribute food in Harlem
NEW YORK -- Members of a mutual aid organization were arrested this past weekend for distributing food without a permit in Harlem.They tell CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian they're standing by their message of helping others.We The People members arrested for distributing food without permitThe mutual aid organization We The People runs a weekly food and clothing distribution event every Saturday at 1 p.m.On May 11, Rosie Torola says they and their friend were handcuffed minutes after setting up on Lexington Avenue. Video shows members struggling with a number of New York City Police Department members as one person...
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