Woodhaven

Woodhaven City Administrator Jeff Harris resigned after nearly two decades with the city, citing retaliation from Mayor Patricia Odette and a breakdown in communication following an investigation into misconduct allegations. Mayor Odette’s attorney categorically denied Harris' claims of retaliation, pointing out that he voluntarily resigned while remaining on full compensation after the report was issued.

A 69-year-old woman was reportedly tricked into trading $5,000 of her jewelry for a fake winning lottery ticket. Police are currently searching for two suspects accused of stealing the jewelry during this scheme in Woodhaven.

A Detroit-area duo, Shawn Carter and Danielle Thomas, are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after allegedly being linked to hundreds of fraudulent unemployment claims across 32 states, totaling over $4 million. The suspects reportedly exploited pandemic-era benefits by filing bulk online UI claims using multiple people's names and withdrawing cash from debit cards mailed to various addresses.

A 25-year-old man was stabbed in the back during a dispute in Queens on July 25, sustaining a laceration. Two suspects fled the scene, and police released a photo of one suspect. The victim was hospitalized but is not in critical condition, with no arrests made as the investigation continues.

Three homes in Woodhaven, Queens were destroyed by a fire, displacing several families. The FDNY responded to the blaze, which started around 3:57 p.m. and required a third alarm, according to Deputy Chief Bob Sputh.

A fire broke out in multi-family homes in Woodhaven, causing minor injuries to firefighters and civilians. Shannon Sohn reported the incident.

A fire is burning through multi-family homes in Woodhaven, Queens. No injuries have been reported.

Yogesh Sayrange, 36, was arrested in Queens after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at two churches and a commercial building in Ozone Park and Woodhaven. Police recovered two additional incendiary devices from his backpack during his arrest at 12:10 a.m. Thursday.

A 36-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at three locations in Ozone Park and Woodhaven, including a Baptist church and a Jehovah's Witnesses hall, with no injuries reported. The Ozone Park Residents Block Association condemned the attacks as hate-filled and linked them to divisive social media rhetoric.

YouTuber JiDion was arrested in Woodhaven while attempting to confront an alleged squatter. A protest occurred outside the local police station following the arrest.