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Bronx Parents Indicted for Murder After Allegedly Starving 3-Year-Old Child to Death
A Bronx couple has been indicted after allegedly starving their 3-year-old child to death and severely neglecting their other son, who was hospitalized for severe malnutrition, according to prosecutors.
NYC Releases 210,000 Secret 9/11 Records Revealing City Covered Up Lower Manhattan Toxic Dust
The NYC administration released 40,000 more 9/11 records, bringing the total to 210,000 pages. The documents reveal the city withheld toxic dust certifications to shield itself from lawsuits, impacting Lower Manhattan and Chinatown residents.
Feds Probe Multiple NYC Adult Day Care Centers Over Suspected Medicaid Fraud
Federal authorities are probing multiple adult day care centers across NYC over Medicaid fraud and illegal kickbacks, sparking widespread concern among seniors in Brooklyn and Flushing.
NYC 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.
Drunken 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.
Driver Shot Dead in George Washington Bridge Drive-By Shooting Gunman at Large
A motorist was killed in a brazen drive-by shooting on the upper level of the George Washington Bridge, with the suspect still at large, sparking safety concerns for tri-state commuters.
Undocumented Migrant Wanted by ICE Arrested for Ramming NYPD Cop and Fleeing
A 31-year-old undocumented migrant wanted by ICE was arrested after allegedly ramming an NYPD officer and fleeing in the South Bronx, just weeks after being released for a violent assault.
FBI Raids Adult Day Cares Across NYC in Major Medicaid Fraud Investigation
FBI agents raided multiple NYC adult day care centers in an expanding Medicaid fraud probe, targeting kickbacks and false billing that affect local seniors and providers.
Driver Found Shot on George Washington Bridge Causing Major Traffic Shutdown
A driver with a gunshot wound was discovered on the upper level of the George Washington Bridge on Tuesday night, prompting Port Authority police to close all westbound upper lanes for an investigation.
Staten Island Adult Day Care Centers Targeted in NYC Medicaid Fraud Investigation
NYC authorities launch Medicaid fraud investigations into Staten Island adult day care centers over illegal cash kickbacks and billing abuses, warning seniors against welfare non-compliance.
New York Arrests 16 in Massive Auto Insurance Fraud Crackdown Involving Staged Crashes
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the arrest of 16 suspects in a statewide auto insurance fraud crackdown involving nearly $500,000, targeting staged car crashes and fake medical claims.
Suspicious White Powder Mailed to AOC Bronx Office Amid Nationwide Investigation
A suspicious letter containing white powder was delivered to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Bronx office, prompting an NYPD and FBI hazmat investigation amid a wave of nationwide political mailings.
Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Ex-Girlfriend's Heroic Teen Nephew in Harlem Home Invasion
A 56-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder charges after barging into his ex-girlfriend's Harlem apartment and fatally shooting her 19-year-old nephew, facing an expected 18-year prison sentence.
NY Police Bust 16 Scammers in Statewide Crackdown on Staged Crash Insurance Fraud
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State Police announced the arrest of 16 suspects in a statewide crackdown on staged car crashes, involving over $500,000 in fraudulent insurance claims.
Feds and State Officials Raid Brooklyn Adult Day Care Centers in Healthcare Fraud Probe
Federal and state law enforcement agencies raided multiple adult day care centers in Brooklyn as part of a sweeping Medicaid healthcare fraud investigation, sending shockwaves through local senior care communities.
Feds Raid Multiple Adult Daycare Centers in NYC Amid Medicaid Fraud Probes
Federal authorities have launched coordinated investigations into multiple adult daycare centers across NYC, cracking down on suspected Medicaid fraud, fake attendance, and illegal kickbacks targeting immigrant seniors.
Man Fatally Shot in Head on George Washington Bridge, Upper Level Closed
A man died after being shot in the head on the George Washington Bridge Tuesday night. Police closed the upper level heading to New Jersey for an investigation, urging drivers to take alternate routes.
NYC Teen Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting Passenger Over Bus Seat
A 17-year-old was charged with attempted murder after shooting a 20-year-old bus passenger in the buttocks following an argument over an MTA bus seat in Queens.
Federal Agents Raid Brooklyn Adult Day Cares in Massive Medicaid Fraud and Kickback Sweep
Federal agents raided at least two Brooklyn adult day cares in a major Medicaid fraud probe targeting money laundering and kickback schemes, directly impacting local seniors' care benefits.
Federal Agents Raid Multiple NYC Adult Day Care Centers in Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
Federal agents raided several adult day care centers across New York City in a major crackdown on Medicaid fraud, targeting illegal cash kickbacks and false billing schemes affecting immigrant communities.