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Jamaica Estates

March 18, 2013

Bronx Cabbie Killed by Drunk Hit-and-Run Driver in Queens, Cops Say

Ansumana Dukuly was allegedly killed in the crash by Roberto Depena early Sunday morning.

Forest Hills

February 22, 2013

Forest Hills Cops Turn to Social Media After Car Break-in Spree

The 112th Precinct has set up a Facebook page and a Twitter account.

Corona

February 21, 2013

Family Of National Guardsman Killed by Police Plans to Sue City

The family of Noel Polanco has filed a $20 million notice of claim, according to reports.

Elmhurst

February 15, 2013

No Indictment for Cop Who Killed Unarmed National Guardsman

A grand jury chose not to indict Detective Hassan Hamdy for the killing of Noel Polanco.

Corona

January 31, 2013

Detective Who Killed National Guardsman Testifies Before Grand Jury

NYPD Det. Hassan Hamdy testified for three hours before a grand jury .

Corona

January 30, 2013

Detective Who Killed Unarmed Guardsman to Testify at Grand Jury This Week

Detective Hassan Hamdy will defend his fatal shooting of 22-year-old Noel Polanco.

Forest Hills

January 24, 2013

Driver Pleads Guilty in Queens Crash That Killed Highway Worker

Munshi Abdullah, 26, fatally struck highway worker Frank Avino, 63, in July 2012, officials said.

Astoria

January 04, 2013

Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Queens Man to Go to Grand Jury

A grand jury will decide if a cop should face charges for shooting National Guardsman Noel Polanco.

Forest Hills

November 22, 2012

Man Killed in Accident on Grand Central Parkway

The 53-year-old victim struck a median near the Jackie Robinson Parkway when he lost control of the car.

New York City

November 21, 2012

Thanksgiving Rush Unleashes Travel Chaos in New York

Roadways like the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway could have up to 90-minute delays. 

Kew Gardens

November 20, 2012

Grand Jury Will Investigate NYPD Shooting of National Guardsman in January

The grand jury investigating the police shooting of Noel Polanco will convene in January, relatives said.

Forest Hills

November 19, 2012

Pickup Truck Pulled from Water at Flushing Meadows Park

The truck had temporary plates from a dealership in Texas.

Rego Park

October 10, 2012

Friends, Family Gather to Mourn National Guardsman Killed by Police

Noel Polanco, 22, was shot and killed by an NYPD detective during a traffic stop on Oct. 4.

New York City

October 08, 2012

Grand Jury Will Investigate NYPD Shooting of Unarmed Guardsman, Kelly Says

A grand jury will probe the shooting death of Noel Polanco, 22.

New York City

October 05, 2012

Cop Who Shot Unarmed Queens Man Has History of Heroism and Controversy

Hassan Hamdy, an ex-Marine in a dangerous NYPD unit, has also seen his share of controversy.