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Queens Man Charged with Hate Crime for Repeatedly Vandalizing Kosher Bagel Shop
A 22-year-old Queens man has been indicted on hate crime charges after repeatedly vandalizing a kosher bagel shop in Fresh Meadows displaying Israeli flags.
Trans NYT Exec Hired Hitman to Kill Mother-in-Law Before Slaying Defense Claims
In a stunning twist to the slaying of a trans NYT exec by elderly Chinese in-laws, defense claims the victim previously hired a hitman targeting his mother-in-law.
Unidentified Woman Fatally Struck by Van in Jamaica Queens as Police Search for Family
A 55-year-old woman was fatally struck by a van while crossing a street mid-block in Jamaica, Queens, remaining unidentified nearly two weeks later as NYPD seeks relatives.
Six Nonverbal NYC Students Missing for Hours After School Bus Goes Off Route
Six nonverbal special needs students went missing for over four hours in Brooklyn after their school bus lost its way, with one child found soaked in urine.
Brooklyn School Bus Lost for Hours Trapping Six Nonverbal Students Soaked in Urine
An investigation revealed a Brooklyn school bus went off route, leaving six nonverbal special-needs children unaccounted for over four hours until tracked down by an AirTag-alerted parent.
Fresh Meadows Man Indicted on Hate Crime Charges for Vandalizing Kosher Bagel Shop
A 22-year-old Fresh Meadows man has been indicted on hate crime charges for repeatedly vandalizing a kosher bagel shop, facing up to seven years in prison if convicted.
Upper East Side Bank Vandalized with Smashed Windows and Graffiti NYPD Probes Hate Crime
A Capital One bank in Upper East Side was vandalized with smashed windows and red spray paint on Monday morning, prompting an NYPD Hate Crimes investigation amid rising citywide hate incidents.
NYC Bagel Shop Forced to Remove Cartoon Mascot After Online Outcry Over Alleged Racism
A Manhattan bagel shop removed its cartoon cutout after a viral influencer labeled it 'blackface,' leading to relentless online harassment and threats against the small business.
Drunk Driver Seriously Injures New Jersey Police Officer During Traffic Stop
A New Jersey rookie police officer was seriously injured after being struck by an alleged drunk driver during a traffic stop. Police found open alcohol containers in the suspect's vehicle as statewide enforcement intensifies.
Upper East Side Capital One Bank Vandalized with Anti-War Graffiti NYPD Investigates
A Capital One Bank on Manhattan's Upper East Side was heavily vandalized Monday morning with shattered windows and political graffiti. The NYPD is actively investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Midtown Subway Shooting Leaves Man Dead as City Dodges Questions on Police Surge
A Bronx man was fatally shot on a Midtown subway platform on Saturday. As subway crime concerns mount, city leadership dodged questions Monday regarding whether NYPD presence will be bolstered.
Fatal Shooting at Midtown 53rd Street Subway Station Sparks Commuter Fears
A 26-year-old man was fatally shot on the platform of the Midtown 53rd Street subway station, sparking widespread panic among commuters while police hunt for the suspect.
US Marshals Arrest Hit-and-Run Driver Who Injured NYPD Officer at NYC Gathering
US Marshals have arrested a hit-and-run driver who struck and injured an NYPD officer during a chaotic street gathering in New York City. The injured officer remains in stable condition.
Tragic NYC Subway Shooting Leaves 26-Year-Old Dead as Commuters Demand Safety Crackdown
A 26-year-old man was fatally shot in the NYC subway over the weekend, leaving his twin brother heartbroken and reigniting safety concerns among daily commuters across the city.
Teen Slashed in Queens Morning Attack as Spider Hoodie Suspect Flees Police
A 17-year-old was slashed in the hand during a morning attack in Ridgewood, Queens. The suspect, wearing a spider-logo hoodie, fled southbound and remains at large as police investigate.
NYC Subway Horror: 26-Year-Old Security Guard Fatally Shot While Waiting for E Train
A 26-year-old security guard with no criminal record was fatally shot while waiting for a northbound E train in NYC. Police are searching for the gunman, and commuters are urged to stay alert.
NYC Crime Drops 6.6 Percent as NYPD Records Historic Lows in Shootings and Murders
New York City's overall crime dropped 6.6 percent, with shootings and murders hitting historic record lows, as Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch leads precision policing across the boroughs.
NYC Sues Personal Injury Law Firm Over Bogus Trip-and-Fall Municipal Claims
New York City has filed a lawsuit against a personal injury law firm, alleging it fabricated sidewalk trip-and-fall claims for car crash and brawl injuries to defraud municipal funds.
Firefighters Battle Four-Alarm Blaze to Save Historic NYC Godfather Church from Destruction
Over 100 NYC firefighters battled a massive four-alarm blaze to successfully save the historic church famously featured in The Godfather, with no critical injuries reported.
Queens Community Demands Permanent Shutdown of Notorious Roosevelt Avenue Brothels
Queens community leaders are demanding officials permanently padlock illegal brothels along Roosevelt Avenue's infamous red-light corridor, blasting city and state leaders for failing to clean up crime.