RC Car Catches Fire While Charging In East Rockaway Home: Fire Department

The East Rockaway Fire Department was called to a home Thursday after a remote control car caught fire while charging, fire officials say.

Valley Stream Resident In Serious Condition After Being Pulled From Burning Home: NCFM

A Valley Stream resident is in serious condition at NUMC after a house fire Thursday morning, officials say.

Laurelton Man Accused Of Punching Uber Driver Through Car Window, Biting, Spitting At Cops: PD

A man faces criminal charges this week after he punched an uber driver, bit and spat at police and threatened hospital staff, police say.

Loaded Gun Found In Brooklyn Men’s Car During Traffic Stop, Duo Arrested: PD

Two Brooklyn men were arrested Wednesday morning after police said they found a loaded gun in the men’s car.

Inwood Man Arrested After Stealing Phone At Knifepoint: PD

An Inwood man was arrested Tuesday morning after demanding a man turn over his phone and wallet at knifepoint, police say.

Valley Stream Senior Hospitalized After Dog Biting Incident: PD

A 75-year-old woman was hospitalized after being bitten by a dog Wednesday afternoon, police say.

Valley Stream Man Accused Of Stealing Bank Client Info To Aid $1.6M ID Theft Scheme: Feds

A Valley Stream man is facing a fraud charge this week after he was accused of stealing customer info from the bank where he used to work.

Valley Stream Woman Accused of Running Mother-Daughter Retail Theft Ring In Home Where She Ran A Daycare: DA

A mother and daughter are accused of running a retail booster ring out of their homes in East Elmhurst and Valley Stream.

Brooklyn Man Injures, Spits At Cops While Resisting DWI Arrest, Officers Hospitalized: Police

A Brooklyn man was arrested Sunday morning after he spat at and injured police officers while resisting arrest, police said.

Driver In Fatal Elmont DWI Crash Pleads Not Guilty To Manslaughter And Other Charges: DA

The driver in a crash that killed one relative and left another with a traumatic brain injury pleaded not guilty this week, per the DA.

Valley Stream Woman Pleads Guilty To Charges Stemming From 2025 Intoxicated Crash: DA

A Valley Stream woman's BAC was found to be over twice the legal limit after a 2025 crash; this week, she pleaded guilty, prosecutors said.

13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Elmont: Police

A teenager has been reported missing and last seen on Monday, police say.

Valley Stream Man Arrested After Spraying Chemicals At Neighbors’ July 4 BBQ: PD

A barbecue in celebration of July 4 took a turn for the worse Friday night, when a neighbor doused it in chemical spray, police say.

Man And Woman Arrested After Attempting To Flee Traffic Stop On Stolen Moped: PD

A Brooklyn man and woman were arrested Wednesday evening after a traffic stop on a stolen moped turned violent, police say.

Hewlett Man Accused Of Stealing $2.5M In Medicaid Funds Charged With Grand Larceny: AG

Prosecutors say a Hewlett man stole $2.5 million in medicaid funds, using the funds to buy luxury cars and pay the mortgage on a mansion.

Underage Alcohol & Tobacco Sweep Leads To Four Arrests, Per PD

Four men were arrested in Elmont and Franklin Square Thursday during an underage alcohol and tobacco sales sweep, police say.

Police Find Gun In Hempstead Teen’s Car During Traffic Stop, PD Says

A 19-year-old from Hempstead was arrested after police found a gun in his car during a traffic stop, police say.

Crack Cocaine Found On Dollar Tree Shoplifter, Police Say

A man was found to be in possession of crack cocaine Saturday morning during an arrest after a shoplifting incident, police say.

Unidentified Body Found In LI Park, Investigation Ongoing: Police

An investigation is underway after a body was found in North Woodmere Park in Valley Stream, police say.

Valley Stream Man Charged With Murder After Nassau County Stabbings, Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors say a 22-year-old man is charged with first-and second-degree murder after a pair of stabbings that took place May 1.

Former NYPD Detective Sentenced To 4 Years In Jail For $300K COVID Relief Fraud, Prosecutors Say

A former NYPD Detective was sentenced to 4 years in jail Wednesday for his role in a fraud scheme involving PPP loans, prosecutors say.

Cedarhurst Motorcycle Crash Leaves Woman In The Hospital, Police Say

Police say a woman was hospitalized Monday afternoon after crashing her motorcycle into a Nissan Altima on Rockaway Turnpike in Cedarhurst.

District Attorney Details Charges Facing Fatal Woodmere Crash Driver

The driver in a fatal car crash is facing manslaughter and other charges, the district attorney says.

Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Struck By Car In Elmont, Police Say

NCPD says the man was struck Thursday night.

Driver In Fatal Woodmere Crash Charged With Manslaughter, Police Say

A 24-year-old Cedarhurst man is facing felony charges in connection with his role in a fatal car crash that took place in March, police say.

70-Person Firefighting Force Required To Put Out Inwood Blaze, Fire Marshal Says

A three-story home in Inwood was the site of a house fire Monday that drew the response of 70 firefighters, officials say.

Inwood Man Who Pleaded Guilty To Murdering His 2-Month-Old Daughter Sentenced To 21-To-Life, DA Says

An Inwood man will serve 21 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of his two-month-old daughter, prosecutors say.

Former Navy Officer Pleads Guilty To Attempted Coercion Of Minor, Prosecutors Say

A former Navy officer pleaded guilty in court Tuesday to charges of attempted coercion of a minor into sexual activity, prosecutors say.

LI Trio Face Burglary Charges After Breaking Into Home While Owner Vacationed, Police Say

Three Long Island men are being charged with burglary after they broke into a home while its owner was away on vacation, police say.

Rosedale Man Arrested For Assault After Striking Woman At North Lawrence Grocery Store, PD Says

A Queens man was arrested and charged with assault after striking a woman at a grocery store Tuesday, police say.

Queens Woman Arrested After Leaving Kids, 8 and 3, Unattended In Car, PD Says

A Queens woman was arraigned Saturday after she left her kids unattended in a Walmart parking lot, police said

Coney Island Woman Arrested After Accusation Of Stealing ID From Valley Stream Cars, PD Says

A Brooklyn woman was arrested Friday morning after she was found taking IDs and property out of a parked car, police say.

Police Locate Missing Valley Stream 15-Year-Old, PD Says

The search concluded Wednesday for a missing teen who had been called in earlier this month.

Firefighter Injured In Effort To Douse Apartment Building Basement Fire, NCFM Says

A fire in the basement of a two-story apartment building left one firefighter injured and several residents displaced, officials say.

Queens Man Arrested After Stabbing Coworker During Worksite Argument, Police Say

A Queens man was arrested Tuesday after an argument at a worksite ended in a knife being wielded, police say.

'Violent And Combative': North Valley Stream Woman Charged With Resisting Arrest, Injuring Officers, PD Says

A woman was arrested Monday night after she injured police officers while resisting arrest, police said.

'Severe Damage' To Elmont CVS After Woman Mistakenly Drives Into Pharmacy, Police Say

Police say a woman crashed into a CVS in Elmont Saturday afternoon after she meant to hit the brake pedal but hit the gas instead.

Authorities Looking For Hooded Burglar After Valley Stream Realtor Break-In, Police Say

Nassau County police say a Valley Stream realtor had unexpected company early Monday morning: A burglar who stole $9,500, cash and more.

Valley Stream Bicyclist Headbutts Officer During Arrest, Police Say

The man had been seen aggressively swerving his bike at women in Hendrickson Park multiple times in recent weeks, police say.

Amityville Man Accused Of Putting $1.7M In COVID Relief Funds In Personal Account, DA Says

Prosecutors say a man put a $1.7 million check into his personal account, when the check was meant to cover pandemic-era tax credits.