Officers force confession in Coney Island fire case: Lawyer
The lawyer for the Brooklyn 16-year-old charged with setting ablaze part of his Coney Island housing project, killing a city cop in the process, said…
Crime
Woodhaven Ups Anti-Graffiti Game
Graffiti vandalism has been a significant problem in Woodhaven this year, civic leaders said. Light volunteer numbers and a harsh winter both made it hard…
Fresh Meadows man convicted in fatal Richmond Hill beating: DA
A 28-year-old from Fresh Meadows was found guilty of manslaughter in the March 2013 beating of a 24-year-old man at a Richmond Hill party spot,…
Civilian Patrol Grows in Howard Beach
Howard Beach’s newest vigilante group is still working to establish roots in the community but has made serious headway in the five short weeks since…
Forest Hills man poses as faux Holocaust survivor
A Forest Hills man was accused of posing as his dead mother in order to reap her Holocaust survivor benefits, the Queens District Attorney said….
Second suspect arrested in 14-year-old Jamaica girl’s slaying: DA
A second suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 14-year-old girl riding a city bus in Jamaica, the Queens District Attorney…
Drug Bust in Lindenwood
The 106th Precinct put a Lindenwood man in handcuffs last week for holding a large amount of drugs inside his 80th Street home, the Police Department said….
City workers spot bag of used needles in Forest Park
A gigantic bag of hypodermic needles was recovered in Forest Park last Thursday while Parks Department officials were perusing the area for cleaning, the agency…
Ozone Park couple charged with starving 12-year-old daughter: DA
A couple from Ozone Park was hit with multiple counts of assault and child endangerment Tuesday after Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said they allegedly…
Ozone Park Pegs Hit-and-Run as Hate Crime
As if the horrific hit-and-run incident in Ozone Park last week was not bad enough, members of the Sikh community have since argued it was…
Kew Gardens attorney indicted on sexual abuse charges: DA
An attorney from Kew Gardens was indicted on charges of sexually abusing a 16-year-old woman in exchange for money, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said….
Boro project battles human trafficking
Borough leaders lauded a new initiative this week that will help victims of human trafficking seek the help they need without the red tape. The…
Robbery turns fatal in Richmond Hill
Two men from south Queens were arrested and charged with murder on July 16 in the fatal beating and robbery of a Richmond Hill man,…
Woodhaven confronts idle cars
An ongoing debate over Select Bus Service routes in Woodhaven has put into motion another hot-button issue: street side parking. Residents in Woodhaven have spent…
Calls for cleaner streets in Howard Beach, Woodhaven
Community advocates are calling out the city to clean up its act. Public eyesores including graffiti, litter and other junk have become a consistent burden…