Ex-NYPD Officer Sentenced to 40 Years for Sexual Offenses Against Minors in Brooklyn Federal Court
Ex-NYPD officer Christopher Terranova was sentenced to 40 years for sex crimes involving minors, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York.
MS-13 Gang Member Pleads Guilty to 2016 Double Murder in Nassau County, Long Island
MS-13 member Kevin Cuevas Del Cid pleaded guilty to the 2016 murders of Kerin Pineda and Javier Castillo in Nassau County, reflecting the gang's extreme violence.
New Yorkers Alerted to Brace for Heat Waves, Thunderstorms, and a Temporary Cool-Off
New Yorkers face heat advisory with temperatures near 95 degrees, heat index at 102, and chances of thunderstorms. Cooling is forecast for the weekend with possible showers.
MTA Worker Assaulted by Fare Evaders at Brooklyn Subway Station as TWU Urges Increased Police Presence
Two women assaulted MTA worker Marshalee Reid at New Lots Avenue station in Brooklyn after evading fare; the Transport Workers Union calls for increased police presence.
Appellate Judge Halts Mayor Adams' Plan to Remove Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Hours Before Dismantling
A judge has issued an emergency order to halt the removal of a bike lane in Brooklyn, siding with advocates and marking the second court intervention in the matter.
NYPD Seeks Suspect in Violent Assault on Elderly Man with Cane at Brooklyn's 86 Street Subway Station
NYPD seeks a suspect who attacked an elderly man with his own cane at a Brooklyn subway, causing severe injuries. The incident occurred during a verbal dispute.
Former Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Contraband into Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center
Former correctional officer Najee Jackson pled guilty to attempting to smuggle marijuana and cigarettes into the Metropolitan Detention Center. He faces up to five years in prison.
Mayor Eric Adams Breaks Ground on East New York's "Innovative Urban Village," Marking Progress in Affordable Housing Drive
Mayor Eric Adams launched the "Innovative Urban Village" in Brooklyn, a 385-unit affordable housing project part of a larger plan for 2,000 homes, offering support services and aligning with NYC's pro-housing goals and broader housing initiatives.
New York City Faces Soaring Temperatures, NWS Urges Caution Amid Heat-Related Health Risks
The National Weather Service warns of potential health risks from extreme heat in NYC, forecasting high temperatures and chances of showers and thunderstorms across the boroughs.












