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Sunnyside

April 18, 2013

Ex-NYPD Cop Sentenced to 4 Years Behind Bars in Gun-Smuggling Plot

Ali Oklu allegedly planned to transport three M-16 rifles, a shotgun and 16 handguns across state lines.

New York City

December 23, 2012

Mayor Introduces Mental Health Initiative in NYC Courts System

In an effort to curb crimes, teams will assess mentally ill criminals and advise the court on treatment.

Flatbush

November 27, 2012

Accused Brooklyn Serial Killer Indicted on Murder Charges

Salvatore Perrone is charged with shooting and killing three Brooklyn shopkeepers.

New York City

October 08, 2012

Tens of Thousands Celebrate Italian Pride in Columbus Day Parade

Tens of thousands lined up along the Fifth Avenue parade route.

St. George

August 15, 2012

Staten Island Man Accused of Killing Parents Arraigned

Eric Bellucci, 32, was accused of murdering his parents in their Annadale home in 2010.

Midtown

June 21, 2012

Mom Accused of Killing 8-Year-Old Son Denied Bail

A state appeals court denied bail for Gigi Jordan, a millionaire mom accused of killing her son.

SoHo

May 26, 2012

Etan Patz's Accused Killer Suffers From Hallucinations, Lawyer Says

A lawyer for accused Etan Patz killer Pedro Hernandez said his client is schizophrenic.

Manhattan

December 26, 2011

Official Christmas Observance Brings Monday Closures and Schedule Changes

The official observence of Christmas means government and city offices remain closed on Dec. 26. 

Manhattan

November 29, 2011

Council Votes to Sue Bloomberg Over Homeless Policy

The City Council voted Tuesday to sue the Bloomberg administration to halt a new homeless intake policy.

Manhattan

August 12, 2010

Steven Slater's Jetblue Meltdown Came After Slow Burn on Flight

Steven Slater, the JetBlue flight attendant who's become a hero, had a meltdown after a string of bizarre behavior.