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Jackson Heights community demands permanent shutdown of 'Market of Sweethearts'
After a local brothel reopened hours after an NYPD raid, residents are speaking out against the ongoing lawlessness on Roosevelt Avenue.
NYC moped robbery crews are targeting jewelry in lightning-fast heists
Motorized bike gangs are terrorizing New Yorkers, stealing gold chains and leaving victims injured as police struggle to contain the violent trend.
Bronx shooting: Gunman arrested after barricade standoff leaves two injured
A Saturday night dispute in the Claremont neighborhood left two people hospitalized after a shooter barricaded himself inside his apartment.
Bronx hit-and-run: NYPD officer struck by driver at rowdy gathering
The officer is in stable condition while the driver remains on the run after speeding away from a chaotic South Bronx scene.
NYC 5-year-old girl dies following reported assault in Queens home
The NYPD is currently investigating the tragic death of a young child discovered unresponsive in a South Richmond Hill residence on Wednesday evening.
AI technology and extremism: How police are tracking the risks
Law enforcement is monitoring how extremists use AI for harm and tracking potential threats against tech infrastructure and datacenters.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani stands by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch
Despite pressure from democratic socialist allies to fire the police commissioner after a controversial ICE shooting, the mayor is staying the course.
Jose Mercedes: Off-duty NYPD detective fights back after stabbing
A veteran detective explains why he chased his attackers for five blocks after they mugged him for a sentimental gold chain.
Bronx shooting leaves 12-year-old girl hospitalized
A young girl is in stable condition after being caught in the crossfire of a potential gang-related shooting in Westchester Square.
Zohran Mamdani: NYC Mayor launches NYPD review after broken campaign promises
The Mayor's new use-of-force review is official, but it highkey misses the mark on several major pledges he made while campaigning.
Bronx subway attack: Man slashed on morning commute in Williamsbridge
A 27-year-old was hospitalized after a random, unprovoked blade attack on a northbound No. 2 train during Friday's morning rush.
New York City crash in the Bronx leaves one dead and nine injured
A driver allegedly speeding to beat a traffic light triggered a multi-car pileup that struck pedestrians in the Allerton neighborhood.
Brooklyn hit-and-run: Man killed and passenger in critical condition
The driver of the Audi involved in the three-car crash on Ocean Parkway fled the scene, leaving a 62-year-old man dead.
Reginald Newkirk, 54, dies following medical episode in NYPD custody
The Brooklyn man was awaiting arraignment on drug charges when his health suddenly declined, leading to his death in the hospital.
Zohran Mamdani: NYC Mayor’s New Antisemitism Plan Faces Major Backlash
The mayor's $29 million strategy to fight hate crime is hitting a wall after refusing to adopt a formal definition of antisemitism.
Kianna Underwood: 72-year-old driver arrested in fatal hit-and-run
Michael Griffiths was charged eight months after the tragic crash that killed the former 'All That' star in Brooklyn.
Roosevelt Avenue sex work scene grows as prostitution arrests plummet 60%
The so-called 'Market of Sweethearts' in Queens is seeing a massive surge in street-level activity under Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration.
New York City: Mystery trio caught climbing out of sewer on Upper East Side
Police are investigating after three people emerged from a manhole on Park Avenue, prompting extra security sweeps during the UN General Assembly.