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New York City

April 08, 2013

Well-Known Hawk Rehabilitator Threatened With Shutdown

Wildlife rehabilitator Bobby Horvath, who helps hordes of sick and wounded animals, could be shut down.

Forest Hills

March 21, 2013

Witness in Mazoltuv Borukhova Case 'Fabricated' Testimony, Court Docs Say

Borukhova, who was convicted of hiring a hit man to kill her husband, wants a new trial.
 

Jackson Heights

January 31, 2013

NYPD Boss Accused of Driving Cop to Suicide Says Pair Had Consensual Sex

Sgt. Christine Hirtzel said her sexual advances didn't cause cop to kill himself, according to sources.

Park Slope

January 11, 2013

$12,000 Reward Offered in South Slope Homicide

Police are asking for the public's help tracking down the suspect in the killing of Jesus Morales, 67.

New York City

January 09, 2013

High-Powered Assault Weapons Vanish From Federal Agent's Home

Feds probe disappearance of three semi-automatic weapons from locked safe in firearm trainer's home.

Rockaway Park

November 13, 2012

LIPA Head Resigns Amid Criticism Over Hurricane Sandy Response

Michael Hervey, acting CEO of LIPA, will leave at the end of the year.

New York City

November 01, 2012

Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel to Play Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert

Sting and Christina Aguilera will also perform at the benefit concert held at Rockefeller Center.

New York City

October 29, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Timeline: The Worst is on its Way

The worst of the storm will begin after lunchtime, ahead of the hurricane's landfall Monday night.

Bellerose

October 25, 2012

For Family of Man Gunned Down in Queens Shootout, an Advocate Offers Hope

Natasha Morales, a crime victims advocate for the Queens DA, met with the family of Raymond Facey.

Williamsburg

October 18, 2012

Russell Crowe Shows Off Buff Bod While Filming 'Noah' in Brooklyn

The actor filmed Darren Aronofsky's newest movie with Jennifer Connelly at the Marcy Avenue Armory.

Upper West Side

October 15, 2012

Pale Male's Babies Return Home After Recovering From Poison

The two fledglings were released to Central Park after recovering from rat poisoning. 

Flushing

August 30, 2012

Off-Duty NYPD Cop Arrested After Fight With Wife

Police Officer Edwin Martinez was arrested after smashing his wife's cellphon Wednesday night.

Jamaica

August 27, 2012

Queens State Senator Pleads Not Guilty to Conspiracy Charges

State Sen. Shirley Huntley turned herself in at a Long Island courthouse Monday morning.

Forest Hills

August 01, 2012

Two Forest Hills Lawyers Convicted of $25M Mortgage Fraud

The lawyers filed for for bogus loans in Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island.

New York City

July 18, 2012

Berry Picking Brings Taste of the Country to New Yorkers

DNAinfo.com New York lists where you can pick all sorts of berries and veggies fresh from the farm.