Every day, Times Square is filled with thousands of tourists. The vast majority have heard about the crimes and acts of violence that have dominated the news in recent weeks, creating a perception of insecurity among many. But a survey conducted by the Times Square Alliance shows that 83% of the more than 1,500 respondents … Read more
A 17-year-old boy who was shot in the neck on Thursday afternoon and was in critical condition has died, according to police reports. The incident happened after four in the afternoon in front of 762 Cauldwell Ave. The injured man was taken to Lincoln Hospital in serious condition where he died late at night. So … Read more
Governor Hochul is organizing a press conference tomorrow in which she will announce her plan to strengthen metro security. This comes after a violent weekend on the transportation system. She says she met with Mayor Adams, the MTA and the NYPD and offered state resources. This comes after a series of high-profile attacks in the … Read more
For many residents who live near 34th Avenue in Jackson Heights, being able to use this open space has been very helpful. “I feel good that the space is open because it is good for everyone,” says Luis Jiménez, a Jackson Heights resident. “This way the children are distributed better, some stay playing here, they … Read more
Police are searching for two men and a woman in connection with the fatal attack of a 45-year-old man on a D train at the East 182nd Street and Grand Concourse station early Friday morning. A fact that worries subway users like Zoila Chacha, who uses the D train every day to go to work. … Read more
A 32-year-old woman is stabbed in the abdomen in the Jackson Heights area of Queens. DeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDeleteDelete The incident occurred at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and 90th Street just before midnight. The victim was taken to Elmhurst Hospital in stable condition. Police are searching for a suspect who was wearing a hoodie and gray pants. … Read more
Around 5:30 pm on Thursday, the Police rescued a 17-year-old teenager who was stabbed in the lower part of his back in Times Square, specifically West 42nd Street and 7th Avenue. The young man was taken in stable condition to a nearby hospital and in the case, the uniformed police had arrested seven people, as … Read more
In Minnesota, a man who had barricaded himself in his home with several weapons and his family died after opening fire on the police, killing two officers and a firefighter. City authorities identified the slain officers as Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, both 27 years old. Adam Finseth, a 40-year-old firefighter and paramedic, also lost … Read more
One person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting that occurred Monday at a subway station in the Bronx, authorities reported. The shooter remained at large after the incident that occurred around 4:38 p.m., police said. A thirty-four-year-old man was killed, authorities said. A Fire Department spokesperson described four of the injured … Read more
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested as a suspect in Thursday night’s Times Square shooting, according to police reports. The detainee is José Alejandro Rivas Figueroa, who arrived in the country in September of last year. Rivas Figueroa is originally from Venezuela. The arrested young man resides in a migrant shelter and before being arrested … Read more