Oct. 23, 2023 By Bill Parry
Cops seek six suspects in Kew Gardens Hills home invasion that left resident critically injured
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Crooks make off with $90K worth of jewelry after breaking into Rosedale home
Oct. 23, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Police are searching for the two crooks who broke into a Rosedale resident’s home before attacking and robbing him and making off with more $90,000 worth of jewelry on Thursday, Oct. 19. According to police from the 105th Precinct, at approximately 12:40 p.m., a 36-year-old male was in his home, located the vicinity of 243rd Street and 140th Avenue, when the two unknown individuals forcibly entered the premises. One of the crooks displayed a rifle and struck the victim multiple times, causing lacerations to the his head, police said. The second crook forcibly removed…
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NYC remains on high alert as hate crimes rise in wake of Israel–Hamas conflict
Oct. 20, 2023 By Aidan Graham
As hostilities continue in the Middle East in the wake of the Israel–Hamas conflict, there has also been a noticeable uptick in violent hate crimes in New York City apparently stemming from the conflict.
BMW driver sought in fatal hit-and-run in Astoria: NYPD
Oct. 20, 2023 By Bill Parry A manhunt is underway in Astoria for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a man early Friday morning at the intersection of Steinway Street and Astoria Boulevard and ran away from the scene of the crash, according to authorities. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria responded to… Read more »
Cops seek crook who robbed man in East Elmhurst and stole a car in Woodside to evade authorities
Oct. 20, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The NYPD is searching for the crook who assaulted and robbed a man in East Elmhurst before fleeing to Woodside, where he stole a car and continued his escape last month. Police from the 115th Precinct reported that a 57-year-old man was walking near 81st Street and 25th Avenue in… Read more »
Manhattan man charged with hate crime assault in South Richmond Hill attack: NYPD
Oct. 20, 2023 By Bill Parry A Manhattan man was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 19, and charged with hate crime assault for the Oct. 15 bias attack on a 19-year-old member of the Sikh faith on board an MTA shuttle bus in South Richmond Hill. Christopher Philippeaux, 26, of Park Avenue in East Harlem, was…
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School crossing guard killed after getting fatally struck by dump truck driver near Woodhaven/Ozone Park border: NYPD
Oct. 20, 2023 By Anthony Medina A 63-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a truck driver at the border of Woodhaven and Ozone Park on Friday morning, according to authorities Police say at approximately 8:04 a.m. on Oct. 20, officers responded to a 911 call of a woman found unconscious at the corner…
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Gunman wounds man in Queens neighborhood’s second shooting in as many days: NYPD
Oct. 19, 2023 By Aidan Graham
Cops in Queens are looking for the gunman behind a shooting Thursday in the same neighborhood that saw an episode of gun violence Wednesday morning.
World-renowned Jazz master Reggie Workman to be honored with 2023 Satchmo Award at Flushing Town Hall
Oct. 19, 2023 By Rachel Butler The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF) will be honoring the world-renowned bassist, composer, bandleader, educator and NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman with the foundation’s prestigious Satchmo Award. The artist is being recognized for his seven decades of jazz musicianship. The event will be taking place as part of the WBGO’s Kids Jazz Concert Series at Flushing Town Hall at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. The free concert will feature Workman’s current creation for Armstrong, his six-piece ensemble with pianist David Virelles, drummer Gary Jones, III, alto saxophonist Marvin Carter, rap vocalist J Swiss and…
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Duo sought in drive-by shooting near popular Jamaica playground: NYPD
Oct. 19, 2023 By Bill Parry The NYPD is still looking for a motorcycle-riding gunman who opened fire near a popular Jamaica playground last month. Detectives from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are investigating the reckless endangerment case that went down just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, when two unknown men riding on a red and silver motorcycle discharged a firearm multiple times in front of a home at 138-02 106th Ave., according to authorities. The home is located across the street from the Norelli-Hargreaves Playground alongside the Van Wyck Expressway. The suspects sped away from the scene…
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