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NYPD Officer Severely Injured in Bronx Hit-and-Run as Driver Remains at Large
An NYPD officer was injured in a hit-and-run collision following a chaotic street gathering in the Bronx. The driver fled the scene and remains at large while police intensify their citywide manhunt.
Queens Father Seeks Public Help for Funeral After Five-Year-Old Daughter Allegedly Slain by Mother
A five-year-old girl in Queens was allegedly murdered by her mother, who now faces murder charges. The grieving father, facing financial hardship, has launched an online fundraiser to cover funeral expenses.
Massive Staten Island Warehouse Fire Injures Firefighter as Building Roof Collapses
Nearly 200 firefighters battled a massive warehouse fire at Mount Loretto campus on Staten Island, leaving one firefighter injured and the building roof collapsed amid heavy winds.
Manhunt Underway After Fatal Shooting on Midtown E Train Subway Platform in Manhattan
A fatal shooting occurred Saturday afternoon at the 7th Avenue E train station in Midtown Manhattan. A man was shot dead in the chest after an argument on the Queens-bound platform. The NYPD is urgently hunting the gunman wearing a red tracksuit.
Elderly Woman Slashed in Brooklyn Subway as NYC Transit Assaults Surge Twelve Percent
An elderly woman was slashed in the face after a dispute at a Brooklyn subway emergency exit on Saturday. Police data reveals felony assaults across the transit system have spiked 12 percent, sparking safety alarms.
NYC's Homeless Crisis and Crushing Property Taxes: Social Safety Net or Fiscal Black Hole?
[AI168 Flash by Ken Li] Today's Focus: Centered on the city's property taxpayers, this report examines how NYC’s multi-billion-dollar homelessness budget is allocated, whether the spending is actually effective, and how opposing party strategies are impacting neighborhood safety and quality of life.
Man Shot on Midtown Subway Platform on Saturday Afternoon Suspect at Large
A man was shot Saturday afternoon on the platform of the 53rd Street and 7th Avenue subway station in Midtown Manhattan. The victim was hospitalized, and police are currently searching for the gunman.
Midtown NYC Subway Shooting Leaves One Dead as Gunman Remains on Loose
A man died after being shot in the chest inside a Midtown Manhattan subway station Saturday afternoon. The deadly incident triggered heavy police response and renewed safety fears for commuters.
NYPD Seeks Suspects Who Stole Pet Yorkie From Queens Residence in Subaru
NYPD is searching for suspects who broke into a Queens home and dognapped a Yorkie named Chanel before fleeing in a Subaru Forester. Residents are urged to secure their homes and pets.
Deadly Shooting on Midtown Subway Platform Leaves Man Dead, Gunman at Large
A deadly shooting erupted at a busy Midtown subway station Saturday afternoon, leaving a man fatally shot in the chest on the E train platform. Police are hunting the gunman wearing a red tracksuit.
Breast Cancer Hits Younger Women as US Lowers Screening Age to 40
A new report shows breast cancer rates in women under 50 rising 1.4% annually, prompting US officials to lower mammogram screening recommendations from 50 to 40, urging earlier risk assessments.
Queens Deed Theft Suspect Sues Accomplice for Allegedly Stealing Her Flushing Property
An alleged Queens deed theft conspirator has filed a lawsuit claiming her co-conspirator forged deeds to steal her $817,000 Flushing home and moved his family in rent-free, highlighting growing title fraud risks.
NYC Woman Accused of Deed Theft Claims Her Co-Conspirator Stole Her Own Home Too
In a bizarre deed theft twist, an NYC woman accused of stealing property records filed a lawsuit claiming her co-conspirator swindled her own home, sounding the alarm for local homeowners.
Bryant Park Winter Village Returns Oct 28 with 180 Shops and Free Ice Skating
The iconic Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park returns to Midtown Manhattan on October 28 for its 25th anniversary, featuring 180 holiday shops, global food stalls, and the city's only free-admission ice skating rink.
MTA Addresses Train Delays and Urges Riders to Submit Chinese Feedback on Service
MTA urges commuters to voice concerns over morning rush-hour train delays through its app and bi-annual customer survey available in multiple languages including Chinese through November 1.
NYC FIT College Student Fatally Drugged with Fentanyl and Raped in Dorm Room
A 21-year-old FIT student died after being drugged with fentanyl and raped in her Manhattan dorm by a 19-year-old suspect, sparking widespread safety concerns for local college students.
NYC Announces 160 Car-Free Streets and Free Family Halloween Events Citywide
NYC is opening 160 car-free streets for fall festivities alongside numerous free family-friendly Halloween events across boroughs. Local families can enjoy free entertainment while drivers should plan detours in advance.
Queens Neighbors Unite to Successfully Evict Aggressive Squatter From $915K Home
Neighbors in Queens joined forces to successfully evict an aggressive squatter from a $915,000 home, highlighting ongoing concerns over New York squatting laws affecting property owners.
Cold snap and gusty winds hit NYC this weekend with feel like temperatures in the 40s
A strong cold front brings gusty winds and sudden temperature drops across NYC this weekend, feeling like the 40s on Saturday before conditions warm early next week.
NY Democratic Leaders Urge Private Parking Lot Owners to Ban ICE After Shooting Incident
Following a recent ICE shooting during an arrest in New York, top Democratic lawmakers have urged private parking lot owners citywide to ban federal immigration officers from using their facilities as staging grounds.