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Off-Duty NYC Crossing Guard Arrested In Manhattan: Police
Nadine Williams, 54, was taken into custody around 5:47 p.m in the confines of the 32nd Precinct.
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Over 13 Pounds of Cocaine Seized From NYC Smoke Shop: Prosecutor
Officers entered an office space in the back of the store and saw a large quantity of alleged crack cocaine inside large zip lock bags.
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Man Indicted In Death Of NYC Woman Found In Plastic Bag: Police
On June 26, Irish threatened to shoot her while they argued in their building's hallway. A few days later, Irish shot Williams in her head.
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CEO Robert Tucker Named As Next FDNY Commissioner
Tucker will replace former commissioner Laura Kavanagh, who stepped down earlier this month, officials said.
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Woman, 19, Sexually Assaulted In UES, Suspect At Large: NYPD
The incident happened on Saturday at around 1:15 a.m. in the vicinity of East 90 Street and East End Avenue, police said.
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3 Dead In Separate NYC Motorcycle Crashes Over The Weekend: NYPD
The first incident happened near the intersection of St Ann’s Avenue and 156th Street around 9 p.m., police said.
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Man, 26, Stabbed Outside NYC Migrant Shelter: Police
The 26-year-old man was transported to Harlem Hospital in stable condition, police said.
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New Dominican Cultural Center Planned In NYC
The center is slated to be located in the Washington Heights/Inwood section of Manhattan.
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NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed August 2 - August 9
Only four restaurants closed in Brooklyn.
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NYC Launches Taskforce To Curb Crime Along 14th Street
Part of the initiative includes the installation of a NYPD Mobile Command Center at East 14th Street.
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Woman, 82, Attacked By Duo On NYC Street: Police
The incident happened on Aug. 2 in the Bronx, near East 212th Street and White Plains Road, police said.
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6 Men Shot Near NYC Park, 2 Suspects At Large: NYPD
Two unknown men who had been on a scooter walked up to the group of six men and fired nine rounds.
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NYC Airport Delays, Travel Advisory Issued As Debby Hits Area
Incoming flights could be delayed as long as 1 hour 20 minutes at LaGuardia Airport.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
NYC Man Threw 'Explosive Device' Into Work Van In Road Rage Attack: DA
If convicted of federal arson charges, Kevindale Nurse faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison.
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Daily News Union Calls Out NYPD After Public Incident With Reporter
According to the Daily News Union, Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry confronted the paper’s bureau chief, Rocco Parascandola.
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Floating 'Plus' Pool Aims To Open In East River Next Year
The pool will be located at Pier 35 near the Lower East Side and is planned to open to the public next year.
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2 Stabbed, 1 Killed Inside NYC Laundromat: NYPD
Officers found a 47-year-old man with stab wounds in the back and another man with a stab wounds to the legs and torso.
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Overall Crime Down In July Despite Uptick in Murder, Hate Crimes: Data
Overall crime in July 2024 dipped 4.2 percent from 11,505 in July 2023 to 11,022, according to NYPD data.
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Hotel Industry Leaders Blast Revised NYC Hotel Bill
A direct employment requirement has been narrowed to only apply to “core hotel jobs” such as housekeeping and front desk staff.
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Man, 39, Beaten To Death With Chair In Queens: Police
On Saturday, Michael Tobon succumbed to his injuries and the incident is now deemed a homicide, police said.
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