New York City|News|
Mahmoud Khalil To Remain In ICE Detention Center After Hearing
Judge Jesse Furman temporarily halted Khalil's deportation on Monday after his lawyers filed a petition.
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Police Identify Man Fatally Shot In The Head In Brooklyn
The victim was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Fatally Shot In The Head In Brooklyn, Suspect At Large
The incident happened in front of 10 Meserole Street around 12:18 p.m.
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New York City|News|
Wendy Williams Calls Into NYC News Show After Release From Hospital
Williams has been under a court-ordered guardianship since 2022.
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The NYPD Has Seized More Than 1,000 illegal Guns So Far This Year
Commissioner Jessica Tisch made the announcement along with Mayor Eric Adams at the 75th Precinct in East New York.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Slashed Inside NYC Subway Train, No Arrests Made Yet: NYPD
The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect on Monday.
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New York City|News|
Carjackers Sought After Stealing SUV From Woman In Manhattan: Police
The two suspects then fled in the victim’s vehicle. Police later located the stolen SUV in Newark, NJ.
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Queens, NY|News|
Woman Found Dead Inside Queens Home: NYPD
Officers found a 64-year-old woman unresponsive on the living room floor inside 172-15 127th Ave. on Saturday.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
3-Year-Old Boy Who Died After Being Left At Hospital Identified
One relative pleaded for the boy's mother and her boyfriend to turn themselves in to police.
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New York City|News|
Congestion Pricing Support Rises Among NYC Residents, New Poll Finds
The Federal Highway Administration and the Trump administration have ordered New York City to end congestion pricing by March 21.
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Queens, NY|News|
Woman Struck, Trapped Under USPS Van On NYC Street: NYPD
The incident happened as the woman walking in the crosswalk at Broadway and 48th Street.
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New York City|News|
3 People Murdered In Separate Brooklyn Incidents Over The Weekend
No arrests have been made in two incidents as of Monday afternoon, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Beaten Boy, 3, Dropped Off At NYC Hospital Dies, Suspects Sought
The city's medical examiner will determine the boy's cause of death.
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Queens, NY|News|
Man Arrested For Punching Pregnant Woman In Face During Subway Attack
Christopher Benitez, of Brooklyn, was charged with third degree assault on Friday, police announced.
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New York City|News|
Outside Lawyer Advises Judge To Dismiss Mayor Adams' Case
Judge Dale Ho had acknowledged he wanted to hear from the independent attorney before making a ruling whether to drop the charges.
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New York City|News|
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed Febuary 28 - March 7
Only seven restaurants in New York City closed this week.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Daughter Claims Self-Defense In Brooklyn Stabbing Death Of Father
The 20-year-old is being held in jail without bail on murder and criminal possession of a weapon charges.
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New York City|News|
Mayor Adams Appoints Four New Deputy Mayors: See Who They Are
The appointments on Friday come after four former deputy mayors resigned nearly three weeks ago.
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New York City|News|
Missing NYC Woman Found Dead In Suitcase: Police
Pamela Alcantara was last seen in her Morris Avenue building in the Bronx on Sunday.
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Queens, NY|News|
4 Muggers Attacked Man With Hammer, Punched Boy Inside Pool Hall
The NYPD released surveillance images of the four suspects on Thursday.
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