A judge is considering using advanced DNA techniques as evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, with suspect Rex Heuermann accused of multiple murders. This could set a precedent for future trials.

A fire injured 12 in Brooklyn, including residents, firefighters, and NYPD officers; the FDNY contained the blaze, with the cause under investigation.

An NYPD officer was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn while directing traffic and is now in stable condition. Efforts to find the driver of the black sedan are ongoing.

Two boats collided on NYC's East River, injuring at least five. The party boat Cabana and the private vessel Let's Live II were involved, with the latter fleeing after the crash. Authorities are investigating the incident.

The 11th death at Rikers Island this year involves Jimmy Avila, who died shortly after arrest for murder. His death is under investigation. The Legal Aid Society criticized the DOC's handling of notification.

The NYPD seeks public help to find a suspect involved in a series of Bronx robberies, asking for tips on an individual depicted in surveillance photos.

Vandals targeted the residence of NYT executive editor Joseph Kahn with red paint and anti-Israel messages; no arrests have been made. The Times condemned the attack, stressing the difference between criticism and vandalism.

Late Friday night, a fire broke out at S&A Pizzeria in Coney Island, injuring two firefighters. The blaze began around 11 p.m. on Mermaid Avenue. Officials confirmed that the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Bradley Vincent from Chazy, NY, is indicted for child sexual exploitation and distributing child pornography involving a 15-year-old. He faces up to 50 years in prison if convicted.

A St. Lawrence County couple admitted guilt in the assault of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Fort Covington, according to federal authorities.

Police seek suspects in a Bronx shooting near a church; two were shot, one grazed. The suspects fled on mopeds, one in black, the other in gray. Conditions of the victims are stable; no arrests have been made.

A 46-year-old man died in a holding cell at Brooklyn Criminal Court; his death, after a medical episode, is under investigation by the medical examiner.

Brooklyn's West Indian Day Parade and J'Ouvert festivities safety plan involves 2,500 officers, community groups, and strict measures, following a recent Brooklyn shooting.