Escaped Prisoner Captured In Queens After Month On Lam: NYPD

Yenchun Chen, 44, who shimmied down sheets from a hospital's fifth floor window, was arrested Tuesday in Long Island City, police said.

Skateboarder's Astoria Baseball Bat Attacks Send 2 To Hospital: DA

Matthew Lloyd, 36, faces an attempted murder charge after his Saturday attack left a 79-year-old man with skull fractures, officials said.

Teen Arrested 4 Months After Fatal Shooting At Astoria Houses: NYPD

A 17-year-old boy was arrested over the weekend after a man was found fatally shot at Astoria Houses in March, police said.

Men Threaten Queens Smoke Shop Cashier At Gunpoint, Take Merch: NYPD

Two men robbed more than $10,000 in merchandise from a smoke shop in Sunnyside Thursday, police said.

Man Snatches 30-Year-Old Woman's Cell Phone At LIC Train Station: NYPD

A 30-year-old woman had her cell phone robbed by a man while she sat on a bench at the Long Island City station, police said.

Woman Abducted In Astoria Following Argument: Police

A witness reported seeing a woman and a man arguing on 12th Street before he picked her up and placed her in a car, police said.

Fire Erupts In Astoria Building, Lithium-Ion Batteries Found: FDNY

The blaze erupted about 3 p.m. in the back of the four-story building located at 38-18 23rd Ave., officials said.

Man Who Sexually Abused 20-Year-Old Woman In Woodside Arrested: NYPD

Kevin Campos, who is unhoused, was arrested after reaching up a 20-year-old woman's shorts and pushing her against a fence, police said.

14-Year-Old Boy Dies After Subway Surfing In Queens: NYPD

A 14-year-old died after subway surfing in Long Island City Thursday, police said.

Occupational Therapist In Astoria Arrested After Billing Scheme: Feds

Carlo Garcia was charged with fraud after his company billed Medicare and Medicaid for over $3 million in false services, prosecutors said.

Man, 33, Fatally Shot Near Woodside Houses: Police

Police found a man with a gunshot wound at 31 Avenue and Hobart Stree​t on June 25 about midnight, the NYPD said.

83-Year-Old Astoria Man Goes Missing: Police

Salvador Galarcep​ was last seen leaving his home on 34th Street, near 37th Avenue, on June 24 about 10 a.m., the NYPD said.

21-Year-Old Man Stabbed In Shoulder On Ditmars Boulevard: NYPD

A man stabbed the 21-year-old in front of 47-04 Ditma​rs Blvd. about 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, authorities said.

1 Dead, 4 Hurt In Drunken NYC Crash, Astoria Driver Arrested: NYPD

Mahbub Ali, 26,​ has been charged with manslaughter, police said.

Long Island City Man, 33, Goes Missing: Police

Kyle Corman was last seen leaving his home on 44th Drive, near 23rd Street, on May 31 about 2 p.m., authorities said.

LIC, Astoria E-Scooter Attacker Arrested On Hate Crime Charges: NYPD

Michael Torres, 45, was arrested on Saturday, May 27, after he allegedly punched six people in May, police said.

Long Island City Teenager Goes Missing: Police

Shirley Castellano was last seen leaving her home on Crescent Street on May 27 about 11:30 p.m., the NYPD said.

Woman Stabbed, Spat On At Astoria Subway Station: NYPD

The 23-year-old was attacked on the platform of the northbound 'N' line at the 39 Avenue and 31 Street station on Saturday, police said.

Second LIC Subway Attack In Less Than A Week Prompts Search: NYPD

A second woman was punched while riding the E train Wednesday, this time by a different man from last week's attack, police said.

Woman, 69, Punched On E Train In Long Island City: NYPD

The woman was on board an E train near Queens Plaza subway station when a man came up to her and punched her last week, police said.

Woman Punched, Kicked By Scooter Rider In Long Island City: NYPD

The 43-year-old was removing items from her car, parked near P.S. 112 Dutch Kills,​ when a man on a scooter attacked her, police said.

Hunters Point Library Designer Sued By The City Amid ADA Violations

The city filed a lawsuit against the designer of Hunters Point Library, claiming the facility is not accessible to people with disabilities.

11-Year-Old Struck By Bus In Astoria Street: NYPD

An 11-year-old boy struck by a Q69 bus was rushed to an area hospital, officials said.

LIC Parking Lot Shooter From Georgia Sought By Police: NYPD

Police are looking for a man from Georgia who fired several shots at a car with two people inside at a parking lot, the NYPD said.

Fatal Stabbing Of Astoria Man In 2020 Leads To Second Arrest: NYPD

Nathaniel Johnson, 57, was the second person to be arrested after the stabbing of Romeo Bartley in June 2020, police said.

Multiple Shots Fired In Astoria On Mother's Day: NYPD

A man fired several shots in front of 36-01 30th Ave. around 11:50 p.m. on Mother's Day, police said.

Man Breaks Into T-Mobile Store In LIC, Takes 5 Cell Phones: NYPD

The thief broke the window of the store located at 41-42A 24th St. and took five cell phones before fleeing, police said.

Woman Arrested After Fatally Striking 7-Year-Old Girl In Astoria: NYPD

Claudia​ Mendez-Vasquez​, 46, was charged with criminally negligent homicide after the killing of Dolma Naadhun in February, the NYPD said.

Shots For The Sheriffs: Raid Enforcers Busted For Allegedly Skimming Booze

At least a dozen members of the NYC Department of Finance’s Sheriff’s Office have been accused of pilfering alcohol and other goods.

2 Illegal Weed Trucks Busted In Astoria, DA Says

"All The Smoke" and "Canna Depot" can't keep on truckin' in Astoria, prosecutors say.

Man, 73, In Astoria Robbed Of Car Keys, Hundreds Of Dollars:NYPD

Two men took about $400 and a set of car keys from the 73-year-old on Monday, April 24, around 6 a.m., police said.

14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island City Missing Since Saturday: NYPD

Genesis Duran was last seen at the Queensboro Plaza subway station on April 22 around 11:30 a.m., the NYPD said.

​School Bus Driver Fatally Strikes Scooter Rider In LIC: NYPD

A 43-year-old man died after he ran a red light and a school bus driver struck him on Thursday, police said.

Straphanger Slashed At Astoria Subway Station: Police

The man punched the 43-year-old and then slashed him several times in the face on March 23, police said.

​Queens Man Sought For 2016 Rape Of 11-Year-Old Girl: NYPD

Eddie Yos, 52, purportedly raped an 11-year-old girl on June 21, 2016, authorities said. He was dating the girl's mother, police said.

Driver Charged In Hit-And-Run That Left Astoria Teen Dead: DA

Yaser Ibrahim, who only had a learner’s permit, was driving more than 20 mph above the speed limit when he hit the teenager, Katz said.

Driver Arrested In Hit-And-Run That Left Astoria Teen Dead: NYPD

Yaser Ibrahim, 18, was driving without a license when he struck Jaydan McLaurin and sped away, according to police.

Teen Cyclist Killed By Runaway SUV Driver In Astoria, NYPD Says

The teen's death comes two months after the death of Dolma Naadhun, the 7-year-old who was fatally struck in February in Astoria.

2 Killed In Astoria Residence Fire Started By E-Bike, FDNY Says

A two-alarm fire was reported about 2:18 p.m. on Monday, bringing 25 units and 106 firefighters to 25-41 46th St.

Robbers Snatch $1,000 In Cannabis, Rolling Papers From LIC Shop: NYPD

Two men entered Queens Cloud Smoke Shop, located at 12-09 Jackson Ave., and held three people at gunpoint, police said.