Queens

A 61-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in her Queens home during an apparent domestic incident. Authorities found Joanne Crawford with multiple stab wounds on Nameoke Avenue near Pinson Street in Far Rockaway around 10:45 a.m.

An 89-year-old man was violently mugged in Queens after leaving a bank, losing over $1,000 and a $10 necklace. The mugger tossed him to the ground during the robbery.

An 89-year-old man was beaten and robbed of $1,300 outside a bank in Queens. The incident occurred in broad daylight, and police are seeking the suspect.

Gotham FC will relocate from New Jersey to Queens in 2028 to join New York City FC at Etihad Park under a 20-year agreement. Etihad Airways retains exclusive naming rights for the stadium, and the move is supported by officials, stakeholders, and players as part of establishing the franchise in New York City's sports scene.

Genaro called 911 for his brother Steven, who has schizophrenia, during a mental health crisis, but NYPD officers arrested both brothers instead of providing medical assistance. The family was traumatized as police treated the situation as a criminal incident, focusing on property damage and assault rather than addressing Steven's mental health needs.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Brooklyn and Queens due to heavy rain expected to cause street and highway flooding. The warning remains in effect until 1:30 p.m. Monday, with 1-2 inches of rain anticipated.

A 30-year-old woman in Queens was arrested for allegedly fatally slashing her 59-year-old mother's throat in their home on the Fourth of July. The incident occurred in Ozone Park, Queens, around 3:30 p.m., according to police.

Con Edison is asking residents in parts of Brooklyn and Queens to conserve energy during a heatwave as repair work continues after a temporary power shutdown. The utility has reduced voltage by 8% in affected areas and advised against using energy-intensive appliances.

A 59-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in her Queens home on the Fourth of July. A suspect fled the scene after the attack, and police responded to a 911 call at 3:27 p.m.

NYPD officers are hunting for a woman dressed in red, white, and blue who allegedly sliced her mother to death in Queens on the 4th of July.

Portions of Rockaway Beach in Queens, N.Y., were closed to swimmers on Fourth of July due to shark sightings for the third consecutive day, according to the NYC Parks department. The sightings occurred around 11:45 a.m., prompting temporary swimming restrictions.

Con Edison temporarily cut power to approximately 9,800 customers in Southwest Queens due to an extreme heat wave. The outage affected areas including Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, and South Ozone Park around 4:45 p.m. on Friday.

A New York City Council staffer was allegedly assaulted twice by contractors at a controversial lithium-ion battery storage site in Queens. Councilman Phil Wong called for an investigation into the incidents at the construction site near 65th Drive in Middle Village.

A man and an elderly individual got into an argument over a recycling machine at Elder Avenue and Kissena Avenue in Flushing, Queens, which escalated into a physical altercation. Authorities and sources reported the incident occurred around 11:40 a.m. Wednesday.

Sharks were spotted at Rockaway Beach in NYC for two consecutive days, with some sections closed to swimming. The Parks Department confirmed sightings via drones on Friday morning, following similar reports the previous day.

Con Edison reported over 80,000 power outages in NYC due to a heatwave causing grid strain, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees in Central Park. The utility company reduced voltage in parts of Brooklyn and Queens to prevent widespread outages and urged residents to conserve energy.

New York City will spray non-residential marshes and wetlands in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island between Tuesday and Thursday to combat West Nile Virus, as announced by the New York City Department of Health.

Multiple shark sightings have caused intermittent closures at Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York City, during a heatwave. The New York City Parks department issued a notice advising visitors to follow lifeguard and on-site staff guidance as the situation develops.

Amazon delivery drivers in New York City face extreme heat during a historic heat wave, with workers reporting insufficient measures like rationed water supplies and inadequate cooling in vehicles. Amazon has adjusted routes and increased rest breaks, but subcontracted workers describe these efforts as inconsistent and insufficient.

The owner of an alleged fraudulent medical clinic in Queens and a nurse are accused of stealing over $100,000 from Medicaid through fraudulent billing. Francia Aguila faces charges of impersonating a doctor and providing unauthorized medical treatment.

Dangerous rip currents are expected along the Atlantic-facing coastline of Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, as the tri-state region experiences extreme heat. Beachgoers are warned against entering the water due to the high risk.

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the takedown of the Blood subset known as Blitz Gang 4, or BG4. The gang was linked to a war sparked by the murder of a teen.

Two people were killed and 20 others injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, New York, after a coach bus struck a vehicle, triggering a chain collision involving four other vehicles. The incident occurred at about 11:45pm and has prompted a federal investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Human remains were discovered inside a chimney at a school in Queens, New York City. Investigators combed through the school on Tuesday, according to police.

An exterminator discovered human remains in the chimney of a middle school in Queens. The school, P.S. 113, was closed for summer construction at the time, with no students or staff present.

An exterminator discovered a body in the chimney of a New York City public school in Queens on Tuesday morning, according to the NYPD.

Human remains were discovered inside the chimney of a school in Glendale, Queens. The discovery was made by an exterminator who detected a foul odor and contacted emergency services.

An exterminator discovered a body in the chimney of a New York City public school in Queens on Tuesday morning. The body was found at I.S./P.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo on 87th Street in Glendale around 9 a.m., according to the NYPD.

A bus crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens resulted in two deaths and at least 20 injuries after the vehicle flipped over following a collision near Exit 16 at Greenpoint Avenue. The incident, which occurred around 11:45 p.m. on June 29, caused a chain reaction involving another car and led to critical injuries for multiple individuals. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

Two people are dead and ten injured after a coach bus crossed the median on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, colliding with multiple passenger vehicles during an overnight crash.

A chain-reaction coach bus crash on the Long Island Expressway in Maspeth, Queens, resulted in 2 deaths and 20 injuries around 11:45 p.m. near exit 16 for Greenpoint Avenue and Hunters Point Avenue.

Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates have won multiple primaries in New York City, including victories by Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez. The movement is transitioning from a pressure campaign to a potential governing bloc, with at least 15 DSA-endorsed candidates set to join Albany next year.

A 13-year-old boy died and another was injured after a moped crash in Queens, New York, according to the NYPD. The incident occurred near 162nd Street and 45th Avenue when two teenagers were riding on a moped.

A man was shot in the head in Queens around 1 a.m. Sunday near Van Wyck Expressway Service Road and 104th Street. Two suspects fled the scene on a scooter, and the victim was hospitalized in critical condition.

A man was shot in the head and is in critical condition near Van Wyck in Queens. Two male suspects fled the scene on a scooter.

New Yorkers are coming together to pack supplies for Venezuela after twin earthquakes. Reporter Anthony Carlo is covering the story from Queens.

A former cashier at a Queens Dollar Tree alleges her manager assaulted her by pressing his pelvis into her backside while entering his manager code into the register, according to a lawsuit. The incident is described as a persistent and deliberate action by the manager.

Pesach Osina, a Jewish Queens Democratic nominee for the New York State Assembly, stated that the Democratic Party is not anti-Jewish and reflects the values of its members. He emphasized that the party remains aligned with the principles the community has supported.

A Queens court upheld a $375,000 fine against landlords Alex Kohn and Shorenstein for hundreds of building violations and tenant harassment, dismissing their claims of not being involved with the attorney who settled the case. The fine resulted from missed payments on an initial $37,500 settlement, leading to a tenfold penalty after the court rejected their arguments.

Albert 'Avrumie' Itzkowitz was shot in the neck and back at Kissena Park. Five weeks later, no arrests have been made.