A preliminary investigation does not indicate shots were fired. The investigation is ongoing.
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Extra, Extra: 9/11-Related Cancer Diagnoses Have Tripled Recently
Trump's new Star of David meme, Adele's NFL snub, and more end-of-day links.
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Every Shake Shack Is Giving Away 100 Free Burgers Tuesday
The burger chain is commemorating its 100th restaurant opening with 100 free burgers at every location Tuesday.
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By An SUV In Queens
The driver struck the man this morning while making a left-hand turn.
Nearly $240,000 Reward Raised To Find Queens Jogger's Killer
This is in addition to $25,000 offered by the NYPD."
Photos: Crown Heights Tenants Union Protests Landlord Abuse
A small but determined group of Crown Heights tenants marched to spread awareness of illegal landlord tactics.
Huge 2003 NYC Blackout Was 13 Years Ago
The big blackout happened 13 years ago on August 14th. Where were you?
Photos: Hundreds Demand Justice After Imam And His Assistant Murdered
The Bangladeshi Muslim community of Ozone Park was shocked after two religious leaders were executed on Saturday afternoon.
Jerks Set Fireworks Off At Staten Island Mall, Leading To Frenzied Evacuation
"I never heard a rumble indoors like that in my life."
This Diabolical, Muggy Heat Will Linger Just A Little Longer
This swampy heat wave isn't going anywhere.
Photos: Drivers Mar Otherwise Pleasant 'Shared Streets' Experiment
All vehicles were asked to drive 5 MPH throughout much of the Financial District, but many ignored the request and yelled at pedestrians to get off the street.
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Extra, Extra: Trump Spokesperson Says Obama Started War In Afghanistan
RIP R2D2, Americans don't want a lot of babies, doggie and cat friends, a study in sunburns, Obama started all the wars, and more day's end links.
Imam, Assistant Shot In Queens In Alleged Hate Crime
An imam and another man returning from prayers were shot in Queens in what police are investigating as a hate crime.
To Fight Zika, NYers Are Calling 311 To Complain About Empty Swimming Pools
The health department is unable to fully drain the pools and instead workers treat them with larvicide, a move residents claim is not enough to combat the issue.
A-Rod, Honored In Pre-Game Ceremony, Doubled In A Run
After a pre-game ceremony that was almost derailed by rain, Alex Rodriguez played his final game as a Yankee and managed an RBI double.
Still Got It: David's Brisket House
David's Brisket House is named for the brisket, which is good, but let's talk about the pastrami, which is GREAT.
Photos: Maspeth Residents Protest Proposed Homeless Shelter
At an event on Thursday, residents loudly opposed the shelter.
13-Year-Old Staten Island Boy Committed Suicide After School Allegedly Ignored Bullying Complaints
A 13 year-old on Staten Island killed himself after leaving a note to his family reporting that his school ignored bullying.
One Dead After 5 People Struck By Lightning In Poughkeepsie
Five people were standing near a tree in a park when they were struck.
Video Shows Police Punching Robbery Suspect During Arrest
The NYPD claims a video of a police officer punching and kneeing a man while he was being subdued is only the end of a long violent fight he started.
One Pedestrian Killed, Another Injured By Hit-And-Run Driver In Brooklyn
This happened outside the Kings Plaza Mall.
Friday, August 12, 2016
Extra, Extra: When Flying Cockroaches Attack
Groundhogs staking out City Hall, Donald Trump sarcasm, Crown Heights gets a Modell's, flying roaches, and more day's end links.
