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NYPD Crime Stoppers released images after a July 4 robbery at Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 102nd Street. Investigators are asking anyone with video or information to call the tipline.
State police say two people were arrested in a multi‑day undercover Long Island operation targeting adults who tried to sexually exploit minors online.
A 35-year-old inmate died after a cell fire at Eastern Correctional Facility in Wawarsing on July 18. State and independent investigators are probing the in-custody death.
Nassau County police released surveillance photos of a man wanted in two incidents at Mineola's First Street parking garage. Detectives say a reward is available for tips.
Community & Society in ...
The city budget carves out $3 million to keep a controversial cash‑for‑syringes buyback running; officials say it reduces needle litter while critics call for treatment dollars instead.
NYPD Crime Stoppers circulated a wanted bulletin after a 19‑year‑old says a man grabbed her on the southbound E train at Jackson Heights on July 1. Detectives are asking riders to preserve footage.
Politics & Govt in ...
More than 22,000 New Yorkers had SNAP cases closed in June after new federal work rules; the city says outreach saved many, but pantries expect demand to grow.
Two Queens synagogues were vandalized with motor oil and excrement. The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating.
NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a wanted bulletin after a 15-year-old was slashed aboard a northbound A train at Beach 67th; detectives are asking the public for tips.
A 63-year-old Bronx man allegedly rammed a Subaru through Beyoncé and Jay‑Z’s East Hampton gate; police charged him and say motive and medical issues are being investigated.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
New York State’s official World Cup Final watch experience will be at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla on July 19. Metro‑North is directing riders to Valhalla Station and recommends the TrainTime app for live updates.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Bellevue completed a $7M modernization of its ED CT suite, adding a second scanner to speed diagnoses and ease emergency-room backlogs in Manhattan.
Retail & Industry in ...
General Mills recalled 735,840 Pillsbury Hard Roll and Kaiser roll dough cases after the FDA flagged possible glass contamination; the products were distributed to Walmart in‑store bakeries across 19 states.
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