Judge in Paladino suit says negotiate

NY lawmaker proposes making pet food tax free

NEW YORK (PIX11) — A proposal to make pet food tax-free was announced on Friday by a New York legislator. Assembly Member Keith Powers is proposing legislation to make food for pets exempt from sales tax, just like how most

15-year old fatally shot in NYC park after an argument turned violent: NYPD

ST. ALBANS, Queens (PIX11) — The search is on for a gunman who shot and killed a 15-year-old in a Queens park. Police say it happened after a fight broke out – the second such case in as many days.

Chilling footage shows moment thug gunned down teen boy in Queens park

Jaden Pierre was shot in the torso just before 6:20 p.m. Thursday near Nautilus Playground in Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans, police said.

DSA challenger accuses Rajkumar of petition fraud

Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar’s election opponent is alleging in court that the incumbent’s petitions were riddled with forgeries and that she should be kicked off the June primary ballot. Eagle file photo by Ryan Schwach By Ryan Schwach David Orkin, a

Teen shot and killed in Southeast Queens park

The basketball courts at Roy Wilkins Park where a 15-year-old boy was shot on Thursday afternoon. File photo by Tdorante10/Wikimedia Commons By Jacob Kaye A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in Roy Wilkins Park in Southeast Queens on Thursday.

One teen fatally shot, another stabbed: PD

A teenager was fatally shot at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans on April 16. Police said they received a 911 call about the shooting at 6:15 p.m. and observed Jaden Pierre, 15, of the Little Guyana section of South…

Woman killed in hit-and-run

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the Ridgewood-Brooklyn border this morning, according to police.

Former Queens Defender staffer pleads guilty to defrauding nonprofit

Rashad Ruhani admitted in federal court he used a Queens Defenders company credit card for personal and luxury purchases. Photo via Queens Defenders By Noah Powelson Rashad Ruhani pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Thursday, after admitting to spending hundreds

Queens candidates outraise Brooklyn BP in open congressional race

Queens elected officials Claire Valdez and Julie Won are so far outraising Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the open New York 7th Congressional District. Photos by Ryan Schwach, Will Alatriste/NYC Council Media Unit By Ryan Schwach Queens’ candidates running

Rajkumar unveils anti-corruption bills

Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Woodhaven) on April 16 announced a package of ethics and transparency bills aimed at tightening oversight of government contracting and curbing what she described as systemic abuses that erode public trust. The legislative package targets no-bid contracts,…

Robber, murderer convicted: DA Katz

A jury deliberated for only a day before convicting a Hollis man on April 15 of fatally beating and robbing a pawnshop owner, said the office of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Trial openings began on March 17 and closings…

15-year-old boy fatally shot in Roy Wilkins Park: NYPD

ST. ALBANS, Queens (PIX11) — A deadly and violent confrontation at Roy Wilkins Park has left the Queens community shaken and searching for answers. NYPD officers were called to the basketball court near Baisley and Merrick boulevards in St. Albans