Queens, NY|News|
Queens Man Shot Dead Inside Apartment Building Identified: Police
Lenner Zuniga, 35, was found by police with multiple gunshot wounds to the head and torso
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David Luces, Patch Staff
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Pilot Dies Mid-Flight To Turkey, Forcing Emergency JFK Landing
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Mayor Adams Vows Not To Resign Will Run For Re-Election
The comments were made after four members from his administration resigned, with one now facing federal charges as well.
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NYC Murder Rate And Felonies Dropped Last Month, Shootings Saw Uptick
Thirty-five fewer people have been murdered in the city compared to this day last year
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Adams Aide Charged With Destroying Evidence, Witness Tampering: Feds
Bahi, 40, who worked in the city’s Community Affairs Unit, was arrested Tuesday, is accused of telling witnesses to lie to federal agents.
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Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright Resigns, Adams Names Successor
Previous published reports had indicted Wright would resign as soon as last Friday.
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Man ,35, Arrested After Shoving 82-Year-Old Onto Train Tracks
Harris Brandon, 35, has been charged with attempted murder and assault, police said.
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3 Aides To Mayor Adams Resign Amid Corruption Probe: Report
Rana Abbasova, was a staffer in the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs, and is a key witness in the federal case against Adams.
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Queens, NY|News|
Man, 39, Shot And Killed Outside NYCHA Complex, Suspect Still At Large
Rahsaun Williams, 39, of Queens, was found by police with multiple gunshot wounds to his shoulder and abdomen.
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2 Adults Charged In Attack On Former NY Governor, Stepson: NYPD
Trevor Nurse, 40, and Diamond Mintor, 34, were taken into custody and charged with second degree gang assault.
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NYC Flags Will Fly Half-Staff To Mark 1 Year Of Oct. 7 Attacks
Five building will be lit up in yellow Monday evening, officials said.
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Park Slope Starbucks Employees Petitons For Union Vote
Workers have complained about hours getting cut and stores being understaffed.
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Israel-Hamas Conflict Marks Anniversary: What To Expect In NYC
There are dueling pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli events in the city planned for Monday.
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens Man Fatally Shot, Found Dead Inside Apartment Building: NYPD
Officers responded to 101-66 125 Street at around 3:05 a.m. and found the victim with gunshot wounds to the head and torso.
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Deputy Mayor Phil Banks Resigns, Latest Adams Adminstration Exit
Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the news in television appearances on NY1 and FOX5 Monday morning.
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NYPD Arrests NY Assemblymember For Disorderly Conduct: Report
The NYPD had stopped a vehicle driven by Gibb's brother near East 115th Street in East Harlem.
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Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright Set To Resign: Report
A City Hall spokesperson didn’t confirm or deny Wright’s departure.
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Man, 59, Shot To Death In Queens Home: NYPD
Officers found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds to the head
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NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed September 27 - October 4
Five restaurants closed in New York City.
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