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NYPD Seeks 8 Suspects After Wild Queens Street Takeover – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

NYPD Seeks 8 Suspects After Wild Queens Street Takeover

Following a dangerous street takeover in Queens, NYPD is searching for eight individuals responsible for the disruption. Community is on edge.

NYPD Names Person of Interest in Cross Bay Teen Slaying – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

NYPD Names Person of Interest in Cross Bay Teen Slaying

Queens police identified a person of interest in the March 2026 fatal shooting of a teenager near Cross Bay Boulevard, urging public assistance.

NYPD Investigates Club Shooting, Man Released in Dog-Related Slashing in Queens – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

NYPD Investigates Club Shooting, Man Released in Dog-Related Slashing in Queens

Queens police investigate a club shooting near Cross Bay Boulevard injuring multiple; separately, a man accused in a dog-related slashing is released.

Broad Channel Fire Injures Two Firefighters, Displaces Multiple Residents – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Broad Channel Fire Injures Two Firefighters, Displaces Multiple Residents

A Broad Channel fire near Cross Bay Boulevard injured two firefighters and displaced multiple residents. FDNY battled the blaze early Monday.

Vetrano Retrial: Father's Emotional Testimony Resonates in Queens Court – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Vetrano Retrial: Father's Emotional Testimony Resonates in Queens Court

Phil Vetrano's emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial for Karina Vetrano's murder resonated deeply in Queens, impacting the community.

Over 60 FDNY Units Combat Far Rockaway Blaze Near Cross Bay Boulevard – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Over 60 FDNY Units Combat Far Rockaway Blaze Near Cross Bay Boulevard

Over 60 FDNY units responded to a major blaze at 35 Van Brunt Road in Far Rockaway, near Cross Bay Boulevard, with no injuries reported.

Broad Channel Home Engulfed in Large Fire, Residents Displaced – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Broad Channel Home Engulfed in Large Fire, Residents Displaced

A large fire engulfed a Broad Channel home near Cross Bay Boulevard, displacing a family early Thursday. Firefighters contained the blaze.

NYPD Identifies Person of Interest in March 2026 Teen Shooting Near Cross Bay Boulevard – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

NYPD Identifies Person of Interest in March 2026 Teen Shooting Near Cross Bay Boulevard

Queens police identified a person of interest in the fatal March 2026 shooting of a teenager near Cross Bay Boulevard, intensifying the ongoing investigation.

"Pain and Loss": Vetrano's Father Testifies in Howard Beach Retrial – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

"Pain and Loss": Vetrano's Father Testifies in Howard Beach Retrial

Phil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony Tuesday in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused of killing Karina Vetrano in Howard Beach, captivating the Queens courtroom.