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Breaking news articles.
Boro’s first Leandra’s Law bust made on GCP
A Brooklyn man celebrated the new year by being the first man charged in Queens with Leandra’s Law.
Ozone Pk. principal fired for sexual misconduct: DOI
A Queens principal lost his job after the city discovered he was soliciting sex from his students.
Report ties Meeks to accused schemer
Congressman Gregory Meeks was linked in a report to a banker who has been accused of swindling millions of dollars from his investors.
Bomb scare slows JFK flights
The Christmas day terrorist attack may have occurred in Detroit, but its effects rippled all the way to JFK Airport.
Floral Park blast family honored by city
The Boodram family lost the most precious thing in their lives when their home exploded; their matriarch. Now the city is keeping her memory alive.
Council OKs street rename for Sean Bell
The city gave approval to rename the street where Sean Bell was gunned down, but that vote did not come easy.
Jamaica gets prettier sans fence
After years of pleading with the city, southeast Queens residents and community groups finally have a new spot to take in the neighborhood’s delights.
City cmte gives ok for Sean Bell St.
The request made by Sean Bell’s family to rename the street where he was killed passed another hurtle.
Jamaica’s revival on track
The city showed off some of its projects aimed to make downtown Jamaica the new hot spot.
Community rallies for Jamaica High
The fight to save a historical Queens school continues.
Ex charged with killing Rosedale mom
The search for a missing woman ended tragically however police say they caught the man responsible.
Jamaica High pegged for closure
News from the city that it was going to close Jamaica High School did not sit well with students and Queens leaders.
NYPD taps SE Queens deputy for terror trial detail
Michael Blake received a big promotion to help keep the city safe as it gets ready to host one of the largest criminal trials in U.S. history.
Far Rock teen dies in hail cop bullets
An 18-year-old is dead after he allegedly pointed a gun at them following a chase.
Cops bust suspected drug ring
Investigators seized nearly 30 kilograms of cocaine from a second floor Williamsburg apartment.
Sick bill pits BK Council against biz owners
The city wants to mandate sick days for workers across the five boroughs, but Brooklyn business owners think the government is going about it all wrong.
The truth behind the F’n lie
The F train was supposed to run in Brooklyn two weeks ago, but there was not a subway car in sight. The answer to this mystery is here.
City to remove court fence
How do you improve the look of downtown Jamaica? According to advocates, by removing a fence.
Jamaica man killed ex-lover, self: Cops
A tumultuous relationship ended in a bloody tragedy for a Jamaica couple.