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Fast-acting cops cuff homeless man in Manhattan for beating 89-year-old woman, perp has has history of senior attacks
FILE – Police at a crime scene. Photo by Dean Moses Fact-acting cops chased down and arrested a deranged homeless lunatic in Upper Manhattan on Wednesday after he ruthlessly beat an 89-year-old woman. According to police sources, the 32-year-old suspect attacked the octogenerian in front of a doctor’s office located at 565 West 125th St. in Harlem at around 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 28.
Police seek teen killers who shot Bronx boy, 15, dead in morning ambush
Crime Scene tape. Photo by Dean Moses Police have identified the 15-year-old boy shot to death on a Bronx street on Thursday morning as cops continue to search for the killers responsible. According to police sources, Javits Frimpong was found by police just before 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 29 near the corner of East 171st Street and Crotona Place in Claremont with a single gunshot wound to his stomach after gunfire had erupted.
E-bike battle: East Village residents at each other’s throats over delivery worker staging area
Those who work and live in the area told amNewYork that they are fuming that the bikes continue to remain in the neighborhood after what they cite as years of complaints. According to Hector Dutan, a superintendent of a nearby building, the bikes often go beyond the street and pile up on the sidewalk, preventing him from throwing out the trash and resulting in city summons. “I can drop my garbage back over here, and sanitation doesn’t pick up, and the rats come,” Dutan explained.
Three suspects spotted Queens sewer system after entering through manhole: police
By Barbara Russo-Lennon & Dean Moses Posted on October 29, 2026 Manhole cover. Photo by Dean Moses Three people who were spotted entering the Queens sewer system through a manhole on Wednesday night remain at large, the NYPD reported on Thursday. According to law enforcement sources, officers from the 108th Precinct responded to a 911 call reporting a trespass in the sewer system near 60th Street and 43rd Avenue in Woodside. The incident was reported at approximately 10:22 p.m. on Oct.
Brooklyn woman struck and killed by garbage truck driver as she crossed the street
FILE – Police at the scene of a deadly street collision. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell Police in Brooklyn are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a garbage truck driver Wednesday night. Law enforcement sources say the incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the intersection of Cropsey Avenue and Bay Parkway in Bath Beach.
East Village e-bike war continues as NYPD scraps planned seizure operation after spotting reporters nearby
The NYPD abandoned a scheduled e-bike cleanup in the East Village on Wednesday morning after journalists and community members arrived to document the operation. It was designed to be the latest chapter in a years-long neighborhood battle over a growing cluster of e-bikes parked at East 11th Street and First Avenue.
Family, colleagues of Con Edison worker shot dead on George Washington Bridge grieve and demand justice: ‘I have no tears to give’
According to those who knew him best, Irvine was a beloved family man who would do anything for the ones he loved. Yet that protection and affection were ripped from them in what authorities believe was an act of road rage that left him slumped in a car his sister said he adored. “He loved that Volkswagen,” Zeria Irvine said. “Yes, I’m very angry. I see my family crying.
Queens man who reported girlfriend missing is charged with her murder after she’s found fatally shot in shallow grave
Law enforcement sources said 26-year-old Rogelio Lozano-Garita was charged with the killing of Seraphina Pereira, 35, a mother of four children, including two with the suspect. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell Police have arrested a Queens man who reported his girlfriend missing days after she was found shot to death and decomposing in a shallow grave.
Difunden imágenes del sospechoso de violar a una mujer a punta de cuchillo en Central Park y piden ayuda para localizarlo
Difunden imágenes del sospechoso de violar a una mujer a punta de cuchillo en Central Park y piden ayuda para localizarlo La Policía difundió imágenes de las cámaras de vigilancia para ayudar a identificar al hombre sospechoso de violar a una mujer en Central Park durante el fin de semana. Crédito: NYPD La Policía difundió imágenes de las cámaras de vigilancia que podrían ayudar a identificar al hombre sospechoso de violar a una mujer en Central Park durante el fin de semana.
Husband questioned after wife beaten to death Queens home amid argument over alleged cheating: sources
FILE – Members of the Medical Examiner’s office wheel out a body. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell Queens detectives are questioning the husband of a woman found beaten to death in her home Monday night — apparently not long after he allegedly accused her of cheating. Police took the husband into custody not long after responding to the bloody crime scene at a home on the 6900 block of Park Drive East off Jewel Avenue in Kew Gardens Hills at around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 26.
George Washington Bridge shooting: Con Edison workers seethe as retired cop accused of slaying colleague appears in court
Victor Romero, 62, appeared in court on Oct. 27 for a mandatory court hearing as his case is set to go before a grand jury. It marked the first time many of family members and friends of Koran Irvine – the Con Edison worker shot dead on the George Washington Bridge on Oct. 20 — had seen his alleged killer’s face amid accusations that authorities had attempted to hide Romero from the public.
Central Park rape suspect’s image released as cops continue manhunt
Detectives have released surveillance camera images of the man suspected of a violent rape in Central Park over the weekend. NYPD Detectives have released surveillance camera images of the man suspected of a violent rape in Central Park over the weekend. According to police sources, the suspect has been on the run since Saturday, when authorities say he approached a 39-year-old woman as she walked near East 67th Street and East Drive at around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 24.
Intimidación electoral: denuncias sobre agentes federales que van de puerta en puerta generan temor entre los votantes neoyorquinos
Según denuncias, agentes armados del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) han estado tocando puertas en distintas partes del país e interrogando a residentes sobre su estatus migratorio y su elegibilidad para votar. Esto ha provocado acusaciones de intimidación electoral y temor entre los neoyorquinos ante la posibilidad de que estas prácticas lleguen pronto a sus vecindarios. El DHS asegura que está investigando casos de fraude electoral de cara a las elecciones de medio término.
Hombre de Brooklyn es acusado de prenderle fuego a su esposa embarazada
Hombre de Brooklyn es acusado de prenderle fuego a su esposa embarazada Foto de archivo. Foto de Lloyd Mitchell. Un hombre de Brooklyn fue arrestado y acusado de prenderle fuego a su esposa embarazada mientras su hija presenciaba horrorizada el ataque durante el fin de semana. Según fuentes policiales, Kenneth Rickenbacker, de 44 años, enfrenta cargos de intento de asesinato, incendio provocado, agresión y conducta que pone en peligro a un menor de 17 años.
EXCLUSIVE | Bronx woman speaks out after being brutally robbed and beaten by motorcycle-riding thieves while waiting for bus
In an exclusive interview with amNewYork, 61-year-old Juliet Sabah said that she was attacked while waiting at Bx24/Bx38 bus stop outside of a bowling alley located at 1215 Gun Hill Road in the Bronx just before 5 a.m. on Oct. 26. Photo via Google Maps/Inset provided A Bronx woman recounted the horrific moment she was brutally beaten by masked robbers while waiting for the bus to work on Monday morning.
Brooklyn man arrested for setting pregnant wife on fire with rubbing alcohol
FILE – A police officer at a crime scene. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell A Brooklyn man has been arrested and charged with setting his pregnant wife on fire as their daughter watched in horror over the weekend. According to police sources, 44-year-old Kenneth Rickenbacker has been charged with attempted murder, arson, assault, and acting in a manner injurious to a child younger than 17. He was cuffed following the horrific attack on Saturday evening.
Suspect sought for stabbing man outside Bronx bar during drunken brawl
Authorities say they are on the hunt for a suspect who stabbed a man outside of a Bronx bar during a drunken brawl early Sunday morning. NYPD Police are on the hunt for the suspect who stabbed a man outside of a Bronx bar during a drunken brawl early on Sunday morning. According to police sources, the stabbing unfolded at around 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 25 inside Noches de Palenque, located at 561 Southern Blvd. in Longwood.
‘You can see everything’ look-alike contest takes over Washington Square Park
A Washington Square Park look-alike contest concentrating on the stars of the hit documentary “You Can See Everything” drew large crowds and kooky New York energy Sunday afternoon. Dozens showed up to the iconic Washington Square arch at around 1 p.m. dressed as filmmaker Nathan Fielder and subject of the movie Elizabeth Holmes. The project follows Holmes just over a month before she is set to report to federal prison for defrauding investors in her company Theranos.
Ballot bullying: Reports of door-to-door federal probes have sparked voter intimidation fears in NYC
Armed Homeland Security officers have reportedly been knocking on doors across the country and questioning residents about their immigration status and voter eligibility, prompting accusations of voter intimidation and fears among New Yorkers that similar tactics could soon reach their neighborhoods. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says they are investigating voter fraud as the Midterms loom. In a statement on Oct.
Man charged for brandishing knife near ‘Miami Vice’ filming in Brooklyn
Michael B. Jordan. Reuters The knife-wielding man who allegedly disrupted the filming of the new “Miami Vice” in Brooklyn, which stars Michael B. Jordan, has been charged criminally, police said. According to law enforcement sources, 23-year-old Alex Perez has been charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon following Friday’s altercation. Cops say Perez got into a dispute with a 42-year-old production assistant near Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue at around 10:40 p.m. on Oct. 24.
Decomposing woman found in shallow grave near Rockaway Community Park
FILE – A Medical Examiner crew removes a body. File photo/Lloyd Mitchell Detectives in Queens are investigating the death of a woman after she was found in a shallow grave in the Rockaways late Saturday night. According to police sources, cops from the 100th Precinct received a 911 call reporting the grisly find at around 9:42 p.m. on Beach 58 Street and Almeda Avenue near a cricket field in Rockaway Community Park.
Woman raped at knifepoint in Central Park, suspect at large: cops
file -A police investigation is underway in Central Park. Photo by Dean Moses Authorities are on the hunt for a sicko who raped a woman at knifepoint in Central Park on Saturday night. Police sources say the incident happened just after 8:30 p.m. near East 66th Street and 5th Avenue. Cops say a 39-year-old woman was walking when she was approached by an unidentified man who brandished a knife, led her into the park, where he raped her.
Apparent Queens home invasion leaves knife-wielding woman shot by cops, three people stabbed by suspect
The NYPD is investigating a bloody, bizarre Queens home invasion on Friday night that left four people injured — including a woman who was shot by responding cops. Law enforcement officials said officers from the 113th Precinct responded to the residence on 149th Street between 133rd and North Conduit Avenues in South Jamaica at about 10 p.m. on Oct. 23 after receiving reports of a home invasion.
ICE agents posed as NYPD officers to arrest Haitian migrant in his Brooklyn home, neighbors say
Neighbors of a Brooklyn man detained by ICE inside his home earlier this month demanded his release Thursday, alleging that the federal agents apprehended the man after posing as NYPD officers. According to friends and family, Roberto Lamour was taken by federal agents inside his own home located at 75 Lenox Road in Flatbush on Oct. 3.
Tearful family of Con Ed worker slain on George Washington Bridge says cop suspect had ‘license to kill’
The distraught family of the Con Edison worker shot to death by a retired NYPD detective broke down in tears following the arraignment Thursday, accusing the cop of having “a license to kill.” Photo by Dean Moses The distraught family of the Con Edison worker shot to death by a retired NYPD detective broke down in tears following the arraignment Thursday, accusing the cop of having “a license to kill.” The family of slain Con Ed worker 47-year-old Koran Irvine filled a courtroom in 100 Center...
‘Vote nature’: Climate activist scales Brooklyn Bridge dropping banner for environmental vote
A daredevil climate activist scaled the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday afternoon and hung a banner over traffic urging voters to think of nature when they go to the polls next month. Photo by Dean Moses A daredevil climate activist scaled the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday afternoon and hung a banner over traffic urging voters to think of nature when they go to the polls next month.
Separate Midtown stabbings leave two men seriously wounded; suspects still at large, cops say
FILE – Police at the crime scene in Midtown. Photo by Dean Moses Detectives are looking for the suspects behind two separate violent stabbings in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday. According to law enforcement sources, the first attack unfolded just before 4 p.m. on Oct. 22 outside of a watch store located at 15 West 47th St. Law enforcement sources said the victim, a 26-year-old man, was approached by an unidentified woman and stabbed once in the back in what cops believe was an unprovoked attack.
Off-duty NYPD cop who shot Brooklyn man dead in road rage incident to face department trial in January, family says
Victor Dempsey, Small’s brother, made the announcement on Oct. 21 outside the Civilian Complaint Review Board’s headquarters, following a meeting with Police Department personnel. The trial will take place on Jan. 13, 2027. Photo by Dean Moses One decade, seven police commissioners, and three mayors later, the family of Delrawn Small said on Wednesday that the NYPD officer who already shot and killed him is finally heading for a disciplinary trial.
Delivery worker left fighting for his life after being struck by hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn
FILE – A police officer at a crime scene. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell A delivery worker is still fighting for his life Wednesday morning after a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn struck him on Tuesday night. According to police sources, the collision occurred around 7:35 p.m. on Oct. 20 in front of the Fresh Health Food Emporium at 594 Nostrand Ave. in Crown Heights.
Driver shot on George Washington Bridge dies following possble road rage incident
By Dean Moses The driver found shot in the middle of the George Washington Bridge Tuesday night in a possible road rage incident has died of his injuries, law enforcement said. According to Port Authority Police and NYPD sources, the departments received a report of a vehicle crash on the westbound upper level of the span at around 7:06 p.m. on Oct. 21.
Gunman pleads guilty to fatally shooting girlfriend's teen nephew in Harlem
The man who fatally shot his ex-lover's teen nephew in Harlem pleaded guilty on Tuesday to the slaying, prosecutors announced. According to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg 's office, 56-year-old Jose Rodriguez admitted his guilt in the 2024 deadly shooting in New York County Supreme Court on charges of murder, attempted murder, burglary, and criminal possession of a weapon.
Federal agents hit NYC adult day care centers in Medicaid fraud crackdown
An inter-agency task force of federal, state, and local law enforcement officials conducted multiple raids across several boroughs on Tuesday as part of an ongoing, massive Medicaid fraud investigation. According to law enforcement sources, Homeland Security Investigations, the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, Internal Revenue Service, and the NYPD raided adult day care services across Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Queens. Gov.
Man beaten with baseball bat during attempted robbery in Queens area where assaults are on rise
Two bat-wielding brutes who slugged a man in Queens during an attempted robbery early on Tuesday morning remain on the lam, police reported. Law enforcement sources said the attack occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 20 near the corner of Case Street and Elmhurst Avenue in Elmhurst. That's where the victim, a 28-year-old man, was walking through the area when the two perpetrators approached him and attempted to steal his wallet by force.
Bronx brute who bashed man with glass bottle and beat him up at bodega still at large: cops
Detectives in the Bronx are on the hunt for a suspect who bashed a man with a glass bottle and beat him up outside a bodega earlier this month. According to police sources, it all unfolded at around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 3 at the El Siri Deli, located at 896 Home St. in Crotona Park East. Based on an investigation, police learned that the victim, a 39-year-old man, was on his cellphone and about to enter the establishment when he got into an argument with the brute.
El miedo vuelve al metro: tiroteo mortal en Midtown reaviva la preocupación por la delincuencia
El tiroteo mortal ocurrido el fin de semana en una estación del metro de Midtown ha reavivado la preocupación de los pasajeros por la delincuencia y otros problemas que afectan su seguridad y calidad de vida en el transporte público de la ciudad de Nueva York. El domingo, la estación de las calles 53 y Séptima Avenida estaba llena de turistas que arrastraban sus maletas rumbo al aeropuerto JFK.
Columbia students find loophole to let public back on campus after three years
A group of Columbia University students began offering "friends and family access" to the campus Monday evening, using a loophole in the school's visitor policy to let members of the public through its gates while official public access remains shuttered. It has been nearly three years since the general public could freely enter the Morningside Heights campus.
Subterranean fear: How transit riders say deadly Midtown subway shooting has resurfaced their angst over crime underground
New York subway riders say the deadly Midtown transit shooting over the weekend has reignited their concerns about quality of life issues they face every day. The 53rd Street and 7th Avenue subway station bustled with tourists trekking their luggage to JFK Airport on Sunday, one day after a man was shot dead there during an argument on Oct. 17. Some sat waiting for the E train to arrive while police officers patrolled the uptown and downtown platforms.
Senior in Bronx shoots 70-year-old girlfriend and 60-year-old man in bloody end to apparent love triangle: sources
By Dean Moses Police in the Bronx are questioning a senior man on Sunday morning, hours after he allegedly shot his girlfriend when he caught her with another man inside an apartment in an apparent love triangle, police sources said. Law enforcement sources reported that the domestic dispute unfolded just before 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 at 3970 3rd Ave. in Claremont. Officers from the 42nd Precinct rushed to the location after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting that a person had opened fire.
Police seek help locating Queens dognappers who made off with Yorkshire Terrier
By Dean Moses Queens detectives say they are still on the hunt for two dognappers who made off with a pooch from a College Point home last month. According to police sources, the 10-year-old female Yorkshire Terrier named "Chanel" was roaming the front lawn of a residence near 130th Street and 14th Avenue on Sept. 17, when at around 6 p.m. a man and woman approached the pup. The pair scooped the dog from the lawn and bundled it into a 2014 Subaru Forester.
Hispanic Heritage Month: how two Latino cops rose through the ranks of the NYPD
As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, amNewYork spoke with two NYPD trailblazers who have risen through the department's ranks, drawing on their personal experiences and cultural heritage to shape their leadership and make a difference in the communities they serve. For Assistant Chief Aneudy Castillo, that foundation began at home.
Who killed Vickie Lynn Rust? Manhattan murder mystery endures 45 years after teen girl was found dead at Hudson Yards site
It has been 45 years since 13-year-old Vickie Lynn Rust was found murdered in Manhattan, but her family and a dogged NYPD detective say they are not giving up hope of solving the near half-century-old mystery once and for all. When the teen ran away from her Pennsylvania home in the early 1980's, her family could not imagine it would be the last time they would see her. She took off in 1981, taking a taxi to a bus that was bound for the Big Apple.
Indigenous Peoples' Day on Randall's Island connects the world in history and truth
For those who chose to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on Randall's Island Monday, the celebration was not just an alternative to Columbus Day; rather, it served to be an acknowledgment of truth, endurance, and survival for Native Americans. Organizers transformed a patch of field just outside of Icahn Stadium into a homage to Indigenous culture, complete with tipis, stalls, wood fires, and traditional ceremonies and rituals.
Mamdani compara con un «tirador masivo» al agente de ICE que disparó en Marble Hill
El alcalde de Nueva York, Zohran Mamdani, comparó el domingo con un «tirador masivo» al agente de ICE que disparó contra un hombre en Marble Hill, mientras el hijo de cinco años de la víctima se encontraba dentro del automóvil. Sus declaraciones se produjeron después de que las autoridades difundieran nuevas imágenes del controvertido incidente.
ICE SHOOTING: Marble Hill detainee still has bullet in his neck, has not eaten while in custody, attorneys say
Attorneys for Oscar Belgal, the man shot by an ICE agent in Marble Hill last week, say he is living in deportable conditions while being held in a Brooklyn detention facility - all while still having a bullet lodged in his neck. While Belgal's legal counsel managed to file legal documents preventing his immediate deportation at the hands of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), they said Sunday that he has struggled in detention days since the Oct. 8 shooting in Marble Hill.
Sex shop murder: Queens man charged with fatally beating man during argument in Chelsea
Police have arrested and charged a brute for fatally beating a man in a fight that erupted inside a Chelsea sex shop on Sunday night. According to police sources, the murder occurred at around 9 p.m. inside Rainbow Station - an adult entertainment store specializing in fetish items, magazines, lingerie, and other items, located at 203 8th Ave.
New York Comic Con brings cosplay and joy to Midtown Original
Thousands of visitors passed through the doors of the Jacob Javits Center for New York Comic Con Thursday through Sunday. From cosplayers posing as their favorite superheros, video game characters, horror icons, and more to families looking to meet artists and actors, the entertainment Mecca brought Midtown to life with color over the four day period.
Mamdani: ICE agent looked like ‘mass shooter’ in Marble Hill traffic stop
Posted on Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday compared the ICE agent who shot a man in Marble Hill — while the victim’s 5-year-old child sat in the car — to a mass shooter, as newly released footage showed the moments surrounding the controversial encounter. Body camera footage released by the NYPD shows officers responding to Thursday afternoon’s shooting and encountering an ICE agent wearing a construction vest and holding a long gun.
ICE agent looked like 'mass shooter' in Marble Hill traffic stop
Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday compared the ICE agent who shot a man in Marble Hill - while the victim's 5-year-old child sat in the car - to a mass shooter, as newly released footage showed the moments surrounding the controversial encounter. Body camera footage released by the NYPD shows officers responding to Thursday afternoon's shooting and encountering an ICE agent wearing a construction vest and holding a long gun. "He's got a gun," one officer says as the police vehicle comes to a stop.
Police release new images of suspect wanted for fatally stabbing man inside Bronx apartment building
By Dean Moses NYPD detectives have released new surveillance images of the suspect they believe stabbed a man to death in a Bronx apartment building. According to police sources, 27-year-old Martin Marquez arrived at 1555 Grand Concourse in Mount Eden on Oct. 7 to confront his alleged killer over a prior beef the pair had apparently had. When Marquez arrived, the two men got into a verbal dispute that ended in murder.
More mole people seen entering Manhattan manhole, second sighting in days
By Dean Moses NYPD sources say cops from the 30th Precinct were called to an apartment building located at 502 West 141 St. in Hamilton Heights just before 1 a.m. after a witness spotted the sewer divers. Police were told that the eyewitness saw three men disappear beneath the city via a nearby manhole. Cops responded and investigated but did not find the suspects. This comes after about five people were seen emerging from a Manhattan manhole on E. 82nd St. near East End Ave.
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