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A seaplane went down in the East River near Throggs Neck and Whitestone; two passengers were rescued and reported uninjured.
A Bronx woman says an on‑duty NYPD officer sexually abused her from a patrol‑car backseat after a May traffic stop; Internal Affairs has opened a probe.
Federal prosecutors say a GPS tracker led to the April 13, 2025 ambush and killing of 24‑year‑old Jermy Ortega in Throggs Neck.
Federal prosecutors allege Orlando and Mount Dora residents ran a $6.7M kickback scheme that routed corporate contracts to a Florida vendor and produced lavish payouts.
Police are asking for help identifying two people after a 24-year-old was stabbed in Marble Hill on May 14; the victim was taken to a hospital and is stable.
A planned watch sale in East Flatbush turned into an armed robbery that cost a seller a $5,800 timepiece. Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers.
A shooting near Rep. Yvette D. Clarke's Brooklyn office left a man in critical condition Friday afternoon.
DOHMH awarded a $6.15M contract to fund therapists for Cure Violence workers — a move that supporters call public‑safety spending and critics say needs stricter oversight.
A late-night blaze at a Bensonhurst bakery drew 21 FDNY units to 1476 86th St. No injuries were reported and fire marshals are investigating.
A 25‑year‑old woman was attacked inside Union Field Cemetery on May 30; police arrested a suspect and detectives are seeking witnesses and tips.
A Brewster man was arrested after more than 200 tires — valued at roughly $37,000 — were reported missing from a Mavis Discount Tire in Southeast, authorities say.
New York State Police are investigating after hikers found a woman's body near Montauk Point; she was identified as Lauren Balik.
NYPD Crime Stoppers posted images Friday seeking help identifying a person tied to robberies across the 102nd and 106th precincts in Queens. Anonymous tips and a reward are available.
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