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A Yonkers woman was arraigned after prosecutors say she took over $60,000 from people seeking affordable housing and never delivered. Authorities say at least 10 victims were affected.
A person was fatally struck at E 143rd St station, forcing downtown 6 trains to end at Hunts Point Avenue and leaving riders facing delays this morning.
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Tenants at 1555 Grand Concourse say they brace for leaks whenever it rains and accuse management of temporary fixes while city records show repeated complaints.
Police and Crime Stoppers are looking for a person who broke into a Castle Hill Avenue business on April 15 and stole about $450. A reward of up to $3,500 is available for tips that lead to an arrest.
A 17-year-old Bronx teen, identified as Jonathan Melo, was fatally stabbed in Soundview Wednesday afternoon. Police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking for tips.
Prosecutors say surveillance video undermined officers’ reports and led to indictments at Rikers’ Otis Bantum center. The case raises fresh questions about oversight and use-of-force.
Police say a 9-year-old was assaulted inside Grant Park in the Bronx on April 17; the suspect fled and authorities are asking witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
A Yonkers man was arraigned on charges accusing him of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old, prosecutors say.
A Hutch Parkway traffic stop in New Rochelle led to the seizure of a stolen, loaded 9mm and the arrest of two men police called 'career criminals'.
A 34‑year‑old was arrested after officers reportedly witnessed a child being sexually assaulted in Morris Heights; the victim was taken to a hospital. Investigators are continuing the probe.
A Nassau County judge gave a Farmingdale family until 5 p.m. Wednesday to arrange transfer of their critically injured son or allow NUMC to run brain‑death tests.
A man was shoved onto the tracks at the East 149th Street station Tuesday; he climbed back onto the platform and was taken to Lincoln Hospital and is expected to recover. Police say an investigation is underway.
Two men were slashed with a machete on Walton Avenue in Fordham early Tuesday; both were hospitalized and are expected to recover. Police are searching for a suspect.
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