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BREAKINGDriver Arrested in Fatal Sunset Park Hit-and-Run That Killed Grandmother
Police have arrested the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck an elderly grandmother in Sunset Park, bringing a long-awaited update and relief to the grieving Brooklyn community.
BREAKINGRetired NYPD Detective Charged with Murder in Fatal George Washington Bridge Road Rage Shooting
A fatal road rage shooting on the George Washington Bridge left a Rockland County driver dead. A retired NYPD detective has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the incident.
BREAKINGRetired NYPD Detective Arrested in Deadly Road Rage Shooting on George Washington Bridge
A retired NYPD detective was arrested Wednesday for fatally shooting a hardworking father of two during a rush-hour road rage incident on the George Washington Bridge, sparking widespread community outrage.
BREAKINGCon Ed Worker Fatally Shot in Road Rage Incident on George Washington Bridge
A Con Edison worker was fatally shot late Tuesday following a road rage dispute on the George Washington Bridge, prompting an active manhunt and urgent safety warnings for commuters.
BREAKINGNYPD Hunts Bicyclist in Daylight Astoria Stabbing Investigated as Hate Crime
The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is hunting a bicyclist who stabbed a 38-year-old man in broad daylight in Astoria while shouting anti-Hispanic slurs, offering a $3,500 reward.
BREAKINGRetired NYPD Detective Charged With Murder in Deadly George Washington Bridge Road Rage Shooting
A 62-year-old retired NYPD detective has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing a Con Edison worker through a car window in an apparent road rage incident on the George Washington Bridge.
BREAKINGDeadly Rush-Hour Road Rage Shooting on George Washington Bridge Leaves Con Ed Worker Dead
A rush-hour road rage shooting on the George Washington Bridge claimed the life of a Con Edison worker. Investigators say a lane-change dispute on the upper level led to gunfire, with police actively hunting the suspect.
BREAKINGFederal Agents Raid Adult Day Care Centers in Major Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
Federal agents have raided multiple adult day care centers in a major crackdown on Medicaid fraud and illegal kickbacks, causing widespread concern among elderly community residents and operators.
BREAKINGNYPD Offers 3500 Dollar Reward for Suspect Who Brutally Assaulted Elderly Man in Queens
A 75-year-old senior was brutally beaten and kicked during a broad daylight dispute in Jackson Heights, Queens. NYPD is now offering up to a $3,500 reward to catch the at-large suspect.
BREAKINGDelivery Worker Fighting for Life After Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Driver Flees Scene
A 33-year-old delivery worker on an e-bike was left in critical condition after a violent hit-and-run crash in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, prompting an active NYPD manhunt.
BREAKINGGeorge Washington Bridge Reopens After Fatal Shooting Kills Man With Suspect At Large
A 46-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday evening on the George Washington Bridge, prompting road closures. With the shooter still at large, commuters traveling between New York and New Jersey are urged to stay alert.
BREAKINGWoman Battered and Robbed by Three Men While Cycling in Central Park
A 32-year-old female cyclist was attacked and robbed by three men late Sunday in Central Park. She fought back bravely, and police are now actively searching for the suspects.
BREAKINGOff-Duty Con Ed Worker Fatally Shot in GWB Road Rage Shooting
An off-duty Con Edison worker was fatally shot in an apparent road rage incident on the upper level of the George Washington Bridge Tuesday night, as police actively hunt the escaped gunman.
BREAKINGNYC Subway Shooting Leaves Family Man Dead as Commuter Safety Concerns Surge
A dedicated family man and gym enthusiast was tragically shot dead on an NYC subway train, raising fresh safety alarms for daily transit riders despite heightened police patrols across the network.
BREAKINGDrunken NY Driver Fatally Runs Over Woman Following Minor Fender Bender in Road Rage
A drunken New York driver fatally ran over a woman who slapped his vehicle after a minor fender-bender, then fled the scene before being apprehended and charged with murder.
NYC Releases 40000 More 9/11 Records as Toxic Air Concerns Resurface
New York City has released 40,000 more records detailing post-9/11 toxic air hazards, providing crucial evidence for Lower Manhattan residents seeking healthcare benefits.
Off-Duty NYPD Cop in Fatal Brooklyn Road Rage Shooting Faces Disciplinary Trial
Nearly a decade after an off-duty NYPD officer fatally shot an unarmed Brooklyn driver in a road rage incident, the department has scheduled a disciplinary trial for January 2027 following persistent public pushback.
Forest Hills Stadium Settles Neighborhood Lawsuits and Caps Annual Concerts at 28
Forest Hills Stadium has reached a settlement with the local residents' association, capping concerts at 28 per year through 2040 while enforcing strict sound curfews and traffic controls.
NYC Adult Daycare Operators Indicted in 500K Medicaid Fraud Involving Deceased Clients
Staten Island prosecutors have charged NYC adult daycare operators with over $500,000 in Medicaid fraud for billing unrendered services, including using deceased individuals' identities.
Port Authority Plans $117 Million Overhaul for Manhattan Expressway After Falling Debris Smashed Cars
Following an incident where falling concrete smashed cars on the Trans-Manhattan Expressway earlier this year, the Port Authority is planning a $117 million long-term overhaul that could impact daily commuters.