A Hempstead man was sentenced to 35 years to life after a jury convicted him in the 2019 drive‑by killing of Paul LaRue, who was shot while stopped at a Hempstead intersection.

A white substance found at the Queens County Criminal Courthouse sent multiple people to hospitals on April 2; FDNY crews remained on scene while tests were underway.

Federal prosecutors say Trinitarios members pleaded guilty in a Queens murder and a series of violent carjackings tied to a 2022–23 crime spree.

A Queens man survived a stabbing and an alleged throat‑slashing attempt at Gilgo Beach; prosecutors say evidence recovered from the suspect's car raises questions about his intent.

After robberies targeting phones, the 113th Precinct shared safety tips, tip lines and community programs to help Jamaica residents protect devices and report tips.

A New York diagnostics startup leased the final lab suite at Innolabs (45‑18 Court Square), joining NYU Langone and completing the Long Island City roster. The move signals growing demand for purpose‑built lab space in Queens.

The UFT alerted members their NewYork‑Presbyterian coverage could be disrupted amid insurer negotiations. NewYork‑Presbyterian has temporarily extended in‑network access while talks continue.

Two suspects are wanted after a 25-year-old was punched and robbed on Jamaica Avenue; NYPD Crime Stoppers posted photos asking for tips. Phone and web tip options are listed.

Albany lawmakers have moved a 25-foot buffer zone for houses of worship and reproductive clinics after synagogue protests; supporters say it protects safety, critics warn of free-speech risks.

The state comptroller’s new analysis says federal tariffs and related policies cut international visitors and exports in 2025, hitting jobs and border communities. The losses include hundreds of thousands fewer crossings and billions in trade lost.

A 21-year-old Lawrence man pleaded not guilty after prosecutors say he shot his sister with a crossbow; the 28-year-old was treated and the case is pending in Nassau County court.

WalletHub places New York among the nation's most heavily taxed states; Long Islanders told News 12 the burden is making it hard to stay.

Moinian filed plans for a 354-unit tower near the Queensboro Bridge that would require rezoning from heavy commercial to high-density mixed-use in Long Island City.