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Fraud suit against Rajkumar dismissed on procedural grounds

A judge tossed the case of alleged petition fraud against Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar on procedural grounds on Thursday. Eagle file photo by Ryan Schwach By Ryan Schwach A Queens judge dismissed an alleged petition fraud case against Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar

Body recovered after explosion in SO Park

Spokesmen from the FDNY and the NYPD told the Chronicle that a body was recovered from the debris of a collapsed house that exploded in a five-alarm fire in the early morning hours of April 30 in South Ozone Park.The…

Boy, 16, hid gun in sock that pal used to shoot teen on NYC train — with victim left paralyzed: sources

The teen was picked up Wednesday afternoon by members of the NYPD’s Neighborhood Safety Team – who recognized him as wanted in connection to the 6 p.m. Monday A train shooting that left a 15-year-old paralyzed from the waist down,

Intense video shows moment NYPD cops are sent flying by maniac’s house explosion — before rushing back inside to save kids

The maniac believed to have set off the explosion, Anrup Parasram, allegedly barged into the home where his wife, daughter and grandchildren were staying.

Shocking video shows moment Queens house explodes

SOUTH OZONE PARK, Queens (PIX11) — Shocking bodycam footage shows the moment a house exploded in Queens Thursday. The video released by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch shows multiple officers at the front door of 107-55 130th St. before 3 a.m.

Delivery driver charged in Woodhaven rampage

A delivery driver wearing an Amazon vest and driving a van filled with packages was charged April 29 for an alleged violent rampage in Woodhaven. According to the Queens District Attorney’s Office, Dauri Batita, 32, of Brooklyn, who also goes…

Domestic dispute leads to explosion

What started off as police responding to a domestic violence call about a knife-wielding man has escalated into several of the New York’s Finest being caught in an explosion, miraculously surviving, and several people being displaced from their homes in…

Religious leader accused of groping 10-year-old girl in Queens mosque: DA

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A religious leader is accused of repeatedly groping a 10-year-old girl in a Queens mosque, and police suspect there may be more victims, authorities said Thursday. Tajul Islam, 55, was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing the

Two Queens Dem mainstays to run unopposed after challengers booted from ballot

Queens state representatives Toby Ann Stavisky and David Weprin will now run unopposed in June’s primary after their last remaining opponents were struck from the ballot. Photos via New York State Senate/New York State Assembly By Ryan Schwach Two of

Forest Hills Stadium unveils star-studded 2026 concert lineup

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — Get ready for an unforgettable season at the historic Forest Hills Stadium! The 2026 lineup has been announced, featuring music legends like Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, along with global icons such as Erykah Badu, Hayley

Kiwanis Club accepting scholarship applications

The Kiwanis Club of Howard Beach is supporting higher education by awarding scholarships to students living in the 11414 ZIP code.Applicants must be high school seniors who will continue their education at an accredited college or university in fall 2026.…

City begins testing path to enact long-stalled solitary ban

The city has begun crafting two pilot programs regarding elements of Local Law 42, a long-delayed law meant to ban solitary confinement in the city’s jails. AP file photo by Bebeto Matthews By Jacob Kaye The city’s Department of Correction