Wooden Beam Plunges From Subway Platform, Pierces Rideshare SUV Windshield In Queens
A piece of wooden debris from the elevated 7 train platform came crashing down on a car driving near 65th Street and Roosevelt Ave.
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A piece of wooden debris from the elevated 7 train platform came crashing down on a car driving near 65th Street and Roosevelt Ave.
A metal thermos bottle was found near the pedals after the crash, the NTSB said.
Police say the incident happened last Thursday afternoon on the 7 train as it headed to the 52nd Street station Queens.
Police have made an arrest in connection to the alleged sexual assault of a woman in Queens just after she got off an MTA bus on Friday night.
Police said the attacker pushed a 20-year-old woman against a vehicle, threatened to kill her and then raped her Friday night in Woodside.
The NYPD is asking for help identifying a man wanted for questioning about a subway assault last month on the 7 train platform at the Queensboro Plaza Subway Station.
Neighbors were heated, and pointing the finger squarely at Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Hours earlier, 27-year-old Christopher Ransom had a bedside arraignment at NewYork Presbyterian-Queens, where he's recovering from gunshot wounds.
Reaction to Amazon's decision to pull the plug on a second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens has become just as divisive as the agreement itself.
Flames broke out around 2:30 a.m. on Mott Avenue near Cornaga Avenue.
Meanwhile, a memorial grows outside the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill, where the 42-year-old detective spent his entire 19-year career.
Aaron Elstein of Crains New York, calls Amazon's reversal of its NYC headquarters plan "an enormous surprise," expecting the retail giant to absorb the negative publicity and stay the course.
The day Amazon announced it's backing out of the deal to build a new headquarters in Queens, the governor blasted critics who he accused of short-sighted local politics.
Police hope newly released surveillance video will help them find the suspect behind a deadly shooting in Queens.
Det. Brian Simonsen was shot in the chest around 6 p.m. Tuesday while responding to a botched robbery near in Richmond Hill, Queens.
Sources say the detective was fatally shot in the chest and a sergeant was also shot in the leg near the corner of 120th Street and Atlantic Avenue in Richmond Hill.
The man is described as Hispanic, 20 to 25 years old, last seen wearing a dark "New York" skull hat, dark clothing and white sneakers.
The 31-year-old victim was leaving a karaoke bar around 2:35 a.m. on Fowler Avenue when he was shot multiple times by someone inside a vehicle.
A malfunction at a Con Ed substation in Queens created an arc flash of blue light that could be seen for miles.
Jennifer Irigoyen, a 35-year-old real estate agent, was killed early Sunday morning in Ridgewood.
A deli worker was grazed by a bullet during a violent attempted robbery in Queens over the weekend.
Ramiro Gutierrez, 26, was also charged with gang assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
There was an incredible reunion on Long Island this weekend, between a family and a very long-lost four-legged loved one.
The 20-year-old victim was shot in the head Sunday afternoon in Jackson Heights, Queens.
Authorities say 35-year-old Jennifer Irigoyen was fatally stabbed in the lobby of her Myrtle Avenue apartment building around 1 a.m. Sunday morning.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
"The Mother-Daughter Book Club" is the latest collaboration between husband and wife co-authors, James and Susan Patterson.
The toucans were transported to the Bronx Zoo in poor condition after being found stuffed inside the dashboard of a car at the United States-Mexico border.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is giving a thumbs up to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax. His approval, however, comes with several caveats.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
The toucans were transported to the Bronx Zoo in poor condition after being found stuffed inside the dashboard of a car at the United States-Mexico border.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is giving a thumbs up to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax. His approval, however, comes with several caveats.
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old.
A man's body was found under the rubble after an explosion and fire at home in South Richmond Hill, Queens Thursday, police confirmed.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Ruth Benjamin, 81, was seated at a table near the front of the Ivy Hill Laundromat in Newark, N.J., when two vehicles crashed into the business Monday.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Delays are still lingering after a Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is giving a thumbs up to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax. His approval, however, comes with several caveats.
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
New York City officials, transportation advocates, and Families for Safe Streets are calling on state leaders to pass the "Stop Super Speeders Act."
Fed chief Jerome Powell said he will remain as a governor on the central bank's board after his term as chair ends on May 15.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
The New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
The New York Mets breezed to an 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Two former Fordham basketball players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller in the world. His latest co-author holds a special place in his heart, his wife Susan. They spoke with Mary Calvi about their new book, "The Mother-Daughter Book Club."
A man's body has been recovered after an explosion triggered a five-alarm fire at a Queens home early Thursday morning, the NYPD said.
A 5-year-old from Atlanta went viral on launch day and captured hearts around the world. On Friday, he and his parents will meet the astronauts part of the Artemis II mission.
New Jersey crews are working to fix a water main that gave way Thursday morning in an industrial area in Carldstadt.
A new project will help protect a South Brooklyn neighborhood from flooding during intense storms.
