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Queens residents identify a suspect allegedly involved in raping a 15-year-old boy by luring individuals into bushes for sexual acts. The incident occurred near 75th Street in Forest Hills, Queens, according to PIX11 News reports.

Yogesh Sayrange, 36, is facing federal charges for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail into a shop in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, on June 25. The attack occurred on Fulton and Crescent Streets, according to federal prosecutors.

A Queens man, Yogesh Sayrange, was arrested and charged with arson after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at two houses of worship in Queens and a Brooklyn business. Authorities linked the incidents to a firebombing spree.

A man accused of Molotov cocktail attacks targeting religious institutions and businesses in Queens and Brooklyn is now linked to seven arsons over the past two weeks, according to federal prosecutors. The suspect allegedly threatened to cut a man's head off.

The NYPD has released photos of a suspect in the rape of a 15-year-old boy that occurred in Queens last month. Police are seeking the individual identified in the images.

A 36-year-old man was arrested after police reported he threw Molotov cocktails at two houses of worship in Queens. The incident occurred in the borough of Queens, and the suspect is currently in custody.

A 2025 report by Her Justice found that New York City’s Family Courts reduced wait times for child support orders, with Brooklyn’s average drop from 15 to four months due to a triage process. While NYC cases still take longer (6.7 months) than the rest of the state (2.8 months), Bronx and Queens also saw significant time reductions.

A 15-year-old boy was raped behind a house on Austin Street in Forest Hills, Queens, around 9:30 p.m. on June 4. The NYPD is searching for an unidentified individual linked to the assault.

A suspect was arrested after Molotov cocktails were thrown at two religious buildings in Queens. Police reported no damages or injuries.

A man is suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail at two religious buildings in Queens, including the Iglesia Bautista 'El Mesias' Baptist church. He was arrested shortly after the incidents, and police stated his identity will be released once he is charged.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens is deteriorating due to years of underfunding, with issues like broken fountains, rusting playgrounds, and a non-operational Unisphere. The editorial calls for Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Parks Department to invest funds to restore the park's infrastructure and cultural landmarks.

A man was arrested after throwing Molotov cocktails at two religious buildings in Queens, according to police. Investigators are examining the motive and whether additional attacks were planned.

Molotov cocktails were thrown at churches in Queens on Wednesday night, leading to the arrest of a 36-year-old man. The first incident occurred just before midnight at 97-44 75th Street, where the suspect attempted to set fire to a building with an incendiary device.

A 61-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Far Rockaway, Queens, on Tuesday morning. Joanne Crawford was found with multiple stab wounds at 22-38 Nameoke Avenue. Police arrested a 26-year-old suspect.

A 61-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in her Queens home during an apparent domestic incident. Authorities found Joanne Crawford with multiple stab wounds on Nameoke Avenue near Pinson Street in Far Rockaway around 10:45 a.m.

An 89-year-old man was violently mugged in Queens after leaving a bank, losing over $1,000 and a $10 necklace. The mugger tossed him to the ground during the robbery.

An 89-year-old man was beaten and robbed of $1,300 outside a bank in Queens. The incident occurred in broad daylight, and police are seeking the suspect.

Gotham FC will relocate from New Jersey to Queens in 2028 to join New York City FC at Etihad Park under a 20-year agreement. Etihad Airways retains exclusive naming rights for the stadium, and the move is supported by officials, stakeholders, and players as part of establishing the franchise in New York City's sports scene.

Genaro called 911 for his brother Steven, who has schizophrenia, during a mental health crisis, but NYPD officers arrested both brothers instead of providing medical assistance. The family was traumatized as police treated the situation as a criminal incident, focusing on property damage and assault rather than addressing Steven's mental health needs.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Brooklyn and Queens due to heavy rain expected to cause street and highway flooding. The warning remains in effect until 1:30 p.m. Monday, with 1-2 inches of rain anticipated.

A 30-year-old woman in Queens was arrested for allegedly fatally slashing her 59-year-old mother's throat in their home on the Fourth of July. The incident occurred in Ozone Park, Queens, around 3:30 p.m., according to police.

Con Edison is asking residents in parts of Brooklyn and Queens to conserve energy during a heatwave as repair work continues after a temporary power shutdown. The utility has reduced voltage by 8% in affected areas and advised against using energy-intensive appliances.

A 59-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in her Queens home on the Fourth of July. A suspect fled the scene after the attack, and police responded to a 911 call at 3:27 p.m.

NYPD officers are hunting for a woman dressed in red, white, and blue who allegedly sliced her mother to death in Queens on the 4th of July.

Portions of Rockaway Beach in Queens, N.Y., were closed to swimmers on Fourth of July due to shark sightings for the third consecutive day, according to the NYC Parks department. The sightings occurred around 11:45 a.m., prompting temporary swimming restrictions.

Con Edison temporarily cut power to approximately 9,800 customers in Southwest Queens due to an extreme heat wave. The outage affected areas including Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, and South Ozone Park around 4:45 p.m. on Friday.

A New York City Council staffer was allegedly assaulted twice by contractors at a controversial lithium-ion battery storage site in Queens. Councilman Phil Wong called for an investigation into the incidents at the construction site near 65th Drive in Middle Village.

A man and an elderly individual got into an argument over a recycling machine at Elder Avenue and Kissena Avenue in Flushing, Queens, which escalated into a physical altercation. Authorities and sources reported the incident occurred around 11:40 a.m. Wednesday.

Sharks were spotted at Rockaway Beach in NYC for two consecutive days, with some sections closed to swimming. The Parks Department confirmed sightings via drones on Friday morning, following similar reports the previous day.

Con Edison reported over 80,000 power outages in NYC due to a heatwave causing grid strain, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees in Central Park. The utility company reduced voltage in parts of Brooklyn and Queens to prevent widespread outages and urged residents to conserve energy.

New York City will spray non-residential marshes and wetlands in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island between Tuesday and Thursday to combat West Nile Virus, as announced by the New York City Department of Health.

Multiple shark sightings have caused intermittent closures at Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York City, during a heatwave. The New York City Parks department issued a notice advising visitors to follow lifeguard and on-site staff guidance as the situation develops.

Amazon delivery drivers in New York City face extreme heat during a historic heat wave, with workers reporting insufficient measures like rationed water supplies and inadequate cooling in vehicles. Amazon has adjusted routes and increased rest breaks, but subcontracted workers describe these efforts as inconsistent and insufficient.

The owner of an alleged fraudulent medical clinic in Queens and a nurse are accused of stealing over $100,000 from Medicaid through fraudulent billing. Francia Aguila faces charges of impersonating a doctor and providing unauthorized medical treatment.

Dangerous rip currents are expected along the Atlantic-facing coastline of Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, as the tri-state region experiences extreme heat. Beachgoers are warned against entering the water due to the high risk.

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the takedown of the Blood subset known as Blitz Gang 4, or BG4. The gang was linked to a war sparked by the murder of a teen.

Two people were killed and 20 others injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, New York, after a coach bus struck a vehicle, triggering a chain collision involving four other vehicles. The incident occurred at about 11:45pm and has prompted a federal investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Human remains were discovered inside a chimney at a school in Queens, New York City. Investigators combed through the school on Tuesday, according to police.

An exterminator discovered human remains in the chimney of a middle school in Queens. The school, P.S. 113, was closed for summer construction at the time, with no students or staff present.

An exterminator discovered a body in the chimney of a New York City public school in Queens on Tuesday morning, according to the NYPD.