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Woman Apparently Crushed by Trash Compactor in Building, Police Say

Authorities believe Michelle Montgomery, 39, accidentally fell down a garbage chute and into the compactor in a Brooklyn public housing complex.

Fugitive Charged in 2002 Queens Stabbing Death After 24 Years on the Run

Ho 'Alex' Shin, 43, was extradited from South Korea to face murder charges for the 2002 killing of Hyun Dae Kim, 22, over a 'perceived instance of disrespect'.

71-Year-Old Struck by Hit-and-Run SUV Driver in Brooklyn

Police searching for driver who fled scene after critically injuring pedestrian

YU Student Assaulted at 181st Street Subway Station in 'Unbiased Attempted Robbery'

Authorities launch investigation after student attacked by group of masked assailants

BMW Driver, 26, Shot Dead in Apparent Botched Robbery in NYC

Victim was stopped in his car near New York Botanical Garden when three suspects approached and opened fire

Man Charged with Murder After Estranged Wife Fatally Stabbed, Teen Injured

Marcos Leal, 57, allegedly stabbed himself in an attempted suicide after the attack

Suspect Sought for Milk Crate Attack on NYC Subway Rider

Police say the assault caused a laceration to the victim's eye.

Gunman Robs Food Deliveryman at Queensbridge Houses

Police search for suspect who stole victim's moped and wallet at gunpoint

Upper Dublin Man Charged in Murder-for-Hire Plot

Eric Berkowitz accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill his ex-girlfriend and two of her dates

Loaded Gun Found in Baby's Playpen, Upstate NY Man Arrested

Police also discovered suspected narcotics during the home search.

NYPD Cop Seriously Injured in MSG Brawl Involving Rapper Lil Tjay

Lawsuit alleges MSG and promoter failed to provide adequate security at boxing event where officer was assaulted.

Savannah Guthrie Shares Throwback Clips of Missing Mom Nancy

The TV host pleads for help finding her 84-year-old mother, who disappeared from her home over a week ago.

Bernhard Goetz Shooting Shaped Modern America

New books examine the 1984 subway shooting and its lasting impact

N.Y. Man Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Father's Murder at Ireland Hotel

Henry McGowan, 31, of Brooklyn, was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2024 murder of his father, John McGowan, 66

AG Bondi Clashes with Dems in Fiery Testimony, Glove Found Near Guthrie Home

Recovered glove could be key evidence in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case

3 People Shot Near Broadway and West 238th Street in the Bronx

Police say two victims are in stable condition and one is in critical condition after the Wednesday afternoon shooting.

New York Secures $1.75 Million for Buffalo Shooting Survivors

Attorney General Letitia James reaches settlement with gun company over illegal rifle conversion device.

International Fugitive Arrested for 2022 NYC Hit-and-Run Death

Florin Stoian, wanted globally, extradited to face charges in Queens pedestrian killing

Suspect Arrested for Union Square Subway Stabbing

25-year-old Brooklyn man charged with assault for December 2025 attack

Gun accessory maker to pay $1.75M to Buffalo shooting victims

The company will also stop selling the device in New York after a lawsuit by the state attorney general.