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NYC man shot dead after confronting person who may have touched girlfriend: police
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Queens man was shot to death after confronting a person who may have inappropriately touched his girlfriend, police said Tuesday. Rahsaun Williams, 39, was fatally shot at the Pomonok Houses at 65-16 Parsons Blvd. in Queens around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, according to NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny. “The […]
Man wanted for pushing 82-year-old woman onto subway tracks in Queens in custody
The man who allegedly pushed an elderly woman onto the subway tracks in Flushing, Queens has been taken into police custody.The 82-year-old victim says she was walking on the platform at the Flushing-Main Street station when she was pushed onto the tracks just before noon last Wednesday.(video is from a previous report)She told detectives that she didn't know the suspect who pushed her.The suspect was taken into custody on Monday. He is expected to be taken from Transit District 20 in the Briarwood Train Station in Queens to the courthouse.Charges against the man have not yet been announced.The woman is expected to recover from her injuries.ALSO READ: Israel marks 1 year since the October 7th Hamas attackJosh Einiger has the latest in Tel Aviv----------* More Queens news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
N.Y. Lottery: NYC player claims Cash4Life second prize as one-time lump sum
A lucky New York City resident has claimed a $1 million prize after winning a second-prize Cash4Life ticket, according to lottery officials. Byron E. Scott of Manhattan has claimed a $1,000 A Week For Life second prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the Cash4Life game on May 1, 2024. This second prize guarantees a minimum payout of $1 million.
Off-duty city employee arrested in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty NYPD traffic agent was arrested Monday morning in Queens, authorities said. Mohammad Islam, 40, was taken into custody at 11:40 a.m. He was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Sources say Islam was involved in an argument that escalated. Additional information about the arrest was not immediately […]
Suspect sought after man stabbed multiple times in Elmhurst
ELMHURST, Queens (PIX11) — Police are searching for a suspect in connection to a stabbing in Elmhurst Monday morning. The incident happened around 5:20 a.m. near the corner of Broadway and 76th Street. Police say the 25-year-old victim was walking when an unknown individual approached him. A verbal dispute ensued, after which the victim was […]
Ex-con apologized after shoving woman, 82, onto Queens subway tracks: prosecutors
An 82-year-old woman mercilessly shoved onto the tracks at a Queens subway station by an ex-con suffered serious head and back injuries requiring surgery, prosecutors revealed Wednesday. During the assault last Wednesday the woman was shoved into a gap between two train cars and the tracks, prosecutors said. Suspect Harris Brandon, who was arrested Monday for shoving the senior onto the ...
CCRB probes of NYPD dropped because of budget cuts back on track, including one against top chief
A complaint about a top NYPD chief’s tweet is among 1,000 misconduct allegations that the Civilian Complaint Review Board might now be able to investigate, due to a budget restoration of nearly $1.2 million previously cut, the watchdog agency said. Chief of Patrol John Chell in January posted on X his opinion of a planned “Flood JFK for Gaza” protest at JFK International Airport, “What can’t I ...
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright resigns amid federal Adams probe
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright has resigned Tuesday, and will be replaced by Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Work Force Maria Torres-Springer, who has decades of government experience.The announcement was made by Mayor Eric Adams at his weekly briefing Tuesday morning.He said Torres-Springer will assume the role, effective Tuesday."We are grateful for First Deputy Mayor Wright's years of service to the city and all she has done to deliver for children, families, and working-class New Yorkers. She is an exceptional leader who assembled a strong team and constantly demonstrated a bold vision for this city," Adams said in...
Grimace takes the 7 train to the Mets game
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – Like many other Mets fans, Grimace took the No. 7 train to the Mets game at Citi Field Tuesday. The Amazins sold out Citi Field for Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Phillies. Given the crowd, fans were encouraged to take public transit to the game. No […]
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