Long Island Teen’s Uber Trip to Bushwick Ends in Rape Allegation, Family Sues
A Long Island family has sued Uber after their 16‑year‑old was allegedly raped in Bushwick; the accused has been arrested and the suit blames a driver who didn’t verify her age.
Greenpoint Tenants Say 'Terror' Neighbor Has Turned Oak St. Building Into a Nightmare
Tenants at 40 Oak St say a neighbor has terrorized their building for years and want the city to act after another arrest. Residents say repeated short stays in custody have not stopped the behavior.
Neighbor Smashes Door in Late-Night Bensonhurst Attack on Woman, 59
A 59‑year‑old Bensonhurst woman was reportedly assaulted inside her home after a neighbor forced entry; police say the victim was taken to Lutheran Hospital and detectives are probing the case.
Queens J Train Rider, 33, Stabbed As Mystery Attacker Slips Away
A 33-year-old man was stabbed aboard a Manhattan-bound J train in Corona; the attacker fled and the victim was taken to Brookdale in stable condition. Police are investigating.
Bushwick Choked by Three-Alarm Blaze as Streets Shut Down
A three-alarm blaze at Wilson Avenue and Weirfield Street sent heavy smoke across Bushwick and prompted stay-inside guidance. Fire crews remained on scene while investigators prepared to assess the damage.












