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03/31/2025

1 dead, 2 hurt after shooting in Brooklyn apartment

A shooting incident in Brooklyn has resulted in one fatality and two injuries, ABC News 7 informs. It happened on late Sunday night, just before 11 p.m., inside a seventh-floor apartment located on Atlantic Avenue in the Cypress Hills area. A man was shot in the chest and was declared dead at the scene. According to po...

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03/31/2025

Tragic accident in Brooklyn that claimed the lives of mom and young daughters demands for change in Albany

Following a tragic incident in Brooklyn this weekend that resulted in the deaths of a mother and her two young children, lawmakers and advocates are calling for urgent measures to address the issue of speeding drivers, WABC informs.Miriam Yarimi, 32, is currently undergoing a psychiatric evaluation at Bellevue Hospital...

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03/31/2025

Driver charged with manslaughter after multi-vehicle collision in Midwood resulted in the deaths of mother and her 2 daughters

A Brooklyn driver faces serious charges following a devastating multi-car collision that claimed the lives of a mother and her two daughters, while critically injuring her son.Thirty-two-year-old Miriam Yarimi is accused of multiple counts of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and second-degree assault. Addit...

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03/29/2025

Luna Park in Coney Island celebrates opening day of 2025 season

Luna Park will open its 2025 season with festive events on this Saturday, March 29th, according to WABC. This weekend, the park will also celebrate the 98th anniversary of the Cyclone Roller coaster. The first 98 visitors to the park will receive a free ticket to the attraction and a sweet drink. The Coney Island Luna...

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03/29/2025

Stabbing suspect shot running from police in Brooklyn, NYPD says

On Friday night in Brooklyn, in the Flatbush neighborhood, police used weapons against a suspect in connection with a stabbing incident, NYPD reports. According to police, a call about a knife attack came in at about 11:40 p.m. from Duryea Place. Arriving at the scene, officers found the victim and attempted to apprehe...

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03/28/2025

Two injured during police-involved shooting in Newark

A shooting involving police resulted in injuries to two individuals In Newark, New Jersey. The incident occurred on Hunterdon Street shortly after 10:20 p.m. on Thursday, when gunfire erupted. A male and a female sustained gunshot wounds, both suffering injuries to their arms. Medical personnel transported them to Uni...

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03/27/2025

Gang on bicycles stealing headphones right off people's heads throughout Manhattan

Authorities in Manhattan are currently looking for a band of cyclists suspected of snatching headphones directly from pedestrians. These incidents of theft all occurred on Monday, March 17th, coinciding with St. Patrick's Day celebrations, between the hours of 4:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. According to detectives, the group app...

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03/27/2025

Police suggest dispute at school as motive in teen boy's fatal shooting in Queens

In Queens, a 16-year-old boy, identified as Sincere Jazmin, has died after being shot in the chest, ABC News informs. The incident occurred on Wednesday shortly after Jazmin and another teenager disembarked from the Q83 bus. Law enforcement officials indicate that the shooter was apparently lying in wait Police respon...

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03/26/2025

Family sues after finding wrong body in casket during funeral of Elmer Unul from Guatemala

Following the death of a 39-year-old man, his family arranged for his remains to be sent to Guatemala, his homeland, for burial services. However, while virtually attending the funeral from the United States via live stream, the family experienced a shocking revelation: the body within the coffin was not that of their ...

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03/26/2025

NYPD: Thieves get away with $1 million worth of valuables from Queens home

Police report that a family in Queens was victimized when a band of masked individuals forcibly entered their residence, restrained them, and absconded with valuables worth $1 million, NYPD informs. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Mayfair Road in Kew Gardens on March 19, while a mother and her young daughter wer...

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03/25/2025

Cyclist strikes elderly pedestrian in Williamsburg crosswalk

Exclusive footage acquired by News 12 Brooklyn captures the moment a cyclist collided with a man in a Williamsburg crosswalk, specifically located between Lee Avenue and Heyward Street/ The recording seems to indicate the man, who appears to be elderly, briefly paused within the pedestrian lane moments before the impac...

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03/25/2025

NYPD: 17-year-old shot in Bushwick

A male perpetrator, described by law enforcement as having a dark skin tone and clad entirely in black clothing, is sought in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting in Bushwick, Chanell 12 informs. Authorities indicated he escaped on foot, his destination currently unknown. The incident occurred at approximately ...

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03/25/2025

Former Yankee's teen son died of 'food intoxication'

While vacationing with his family in Costa Rica, the 14-year-old son of ex-New York Yankee Brett Gardner unexpectedly passed away in his sleep due to possible asphyxiation. Costa Rican authorities suspect the 14-year-old's death was due to food intoxication, ABC News 7 informs. In a statement to ABC News, officials sta...

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03/25/2025

Suffolk County Police help mother deliver baby on Sunrise Highway

A woman and her newborn daughter are enjoying their initial moments as a family, both in good health and spirits, ABC News 7 reports. This positive outcome is partly attributable to the quick actions of three Suffolk County police officers. Around 6 p.m. on Monday evening, officers received an emergency call reporting ...

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03/25/2025

Man arrested after shooting at alleged vandals from Nassau County driveway

A man from Long Island has been arrested after allegedly firing a gun from his driveway, ABC News informs.According to Nassau County Police, they were alerted by Shot Spotter to activity on First Street in Elmont at 3:20 a.m. on Monday.Upon arrival, officers discovered a car with two bullet holes, another vehicle with ...

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03/24/2025

Brooklyn livery driver shot in face during alleged robbery; VIDEO

Criminal incidents in New YorkA livery driver in Brooklyn was grazed by a bullet early Monday morning after a passenger allegedly attempted to rob him, PIX 11 New York informs. Prince Ezenekwe, 54, was driving on East 101 Street near Flatlands Avenue in Canarsie around 1:40 a.m. when the passenger reportedly demanded h...

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03/23/2025

The NYPD changes the way it investigates complaints of sexual harassment by officers

The New York Police Department is implementing significant changes in its procedures for handling complaints of sexual harassment and discrimination from within its ranks, WABC informs. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch will now directly oversee all allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination. The investigative...

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03/23/2025

Man stabbed at gourmet market in Long Island City

A man was taken to a nearby hospital following a stabbing incident at a gourmet food market in Long Island City, ABC News7 informs. The assault took place at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the precise location of the incident, attempting to determine if it occur...

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03/23/2025

6 people hurt after fire in apartment building in Woodside, Queens

Following an overnight blaze that engulfed an apartment complex in Queens, 6 people are currently recovering, FDNY informs. The incident occurred on Saturday just before the hour of 3 a.m. at a building on 48th Avenue between 47th and 48th streets. The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) reported that over 60 firefigh...

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03/19/2025

MTA to stop selling MetroCards by the end of 2025

After thirty years of service, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has revealed plans to discontinue the sale of MetroCards. According to MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber, this shift will occur before the end of this year.This decision signals a significant step forward in the agency's transition from the ...

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