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Qingqin Xie was arrested for allegedly running a prostitution ring in New York, facing charges and possibly a maximum of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
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Rep. Ritchie Torres, previously a harsh critic of Gov. Kathy Hochul, publicly expressed his support for her, signaling a political pivot and urging Democratic unity.
Authorities are searching for a woman who used pepper spray during a dispute on the L train in Queens, injuring a 68-year-old man. The incident occurred at Halsey Street station and police have released images of the suspect.
The NYPD seeks a suspect for a $14,000 burglary in the Bronx and encourages tips via their hotline or Facebook page. The crime occurred on August 7, 2025.
Two men were hospitalized with stable conditions after a shooting at a Queens deli; the shooter remains at large.
A Bronx high school counselor was charged with raping a 16-year-old student; the alleged sexual encounters occurred at various locations from September 2023 to October 2024.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The MTA has installed benches at Grand Central Madison designed to prevent lying down, a move that has sparked debate over "hostile architecture" and the need for more seating.
True Jackson, 41, was sentenced to 2-4 years for burglarizing a St. Albans home and claiming it as his residence. His stepbrother and girlfriend pleaded guilty to trespass.
Do Kwon pleaded guilty to fraud related to the collapse of Terraform Labs' digital assets, facing a potential 25-year sentence and a $19 million forfeiture.
A seven-vehicle crash on the Bronx River Parkway resulted in the deaths of two moped riders and the arrest of Mauricio Neyra Yuyes for vehicular manslaughter and DWI.
Marc Henry Menard was indicted in a fraudulent investment scheme, defrauding 11 investors of over $600k by claiming high returns but using funds for personal gain.
Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Tisch announced the expansion of the NYPD's Quality of Life Division in Queens, aiming to address local issues like illegal vehicles and noise complaints.
A 2-year-old was killed in a parking lot accident at Belmont Lake State Park, with no criminal charges filed. A separate Long Island crash killed a 55-year-old man.
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