Tenants at La Mesa Verde in Jackson Heights sue A&E Real Estate over poor living conditions, including rodent infestation and broken elevators. A&E has addressed some violations but faces ongoing legal action and allegations of neglect.

A Glendale man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for fatally stabbing his girlfriend inside a Maspeth tavern. The case drew significant attention as details of the violent incident emerged during the trial.

Freddy Arias Zapata, accused of a series of thefts, was extradited back to Queens to face new charges, including bail jumping. With 14 open cases, he’s accused of stealing luxury items from vehicles and faces significant jail time if convicted.

A fire caused a partial collapse of a house in Nassau County, with a family of three and their dog escaping unharmed. About 200 firefighters responded to the blaze.

A postal worker on Long Island is charged with aiding a detainee's escape during an ICE arrest by opening a police vehicle's door. She was reprimanded and faces federal obstruction charges.

Carolyn Tolin of Centereach pleaded guilty to major narcotics distribution on the dark web under the alias "Mamaknowsbrown," facing 15 years in prison plus supervision.

Lina Khan joins NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani's team, signaling a tough anti-trust approach to affordability. Mamdani also plans to meet with Trump to tackle economic challenges despite past conflicts.

Five individuals were sentenced for trafficking illegal firearms, including 55 ghost guns, in Queens, as announced by NY Attorney General Letitia James.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces the Creedmoor Mixed-Use Project in Queens, which includes over 2,000 homes, with more than 950 affordable rentals, as part of the $500 million NY-RUSH program.

32 reputed gang members in Queens face charges including murder and conspiracy, as a year-long investigation reveals their involvement in violent turf wars.

Bloods gang member Trendell Walker was sentenced to 30 years for the 2007 murder of 15-year-old Alvin Brothers, as detailed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.

Ex-sleep center worker Sanjai Syamaprasad filmed people in the restroom, was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation, and must register as a sex offender.

Zahir Williams was sentenced to 24 years for fatally running over Francisco Ortega with his own car in the Bronx after pleading guilty to manslaughter.