Category: Crime

BMW driver allegedly shoots skateboarder who collided with his vehicle in Sunnyside

June 21, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A BMW driver allegedly shot a skateboarder in Sunnyside late Tuesday night, after the rider collided with his vehicle. The motorist was in a navy-colored BMW on 39th Place, between 47th Avenue and Queens Boulevard, when the 25-year-old skateboarder crashed into the car at around 11:40 p.m., according to… Read more »

Suspect wanted for shooting man near Hart Playground in Woodside: NYPD

May 24, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have released images of a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting near Hart Playground in Woodside on Monday, May 22. The alleged perpetrator shot a 31-year-old man after he had gotten out of his parked car at around 4:15 a.m. in the vicinity of Broadway and 65th… Read more »

Police cuff Brooklyn man in violent assault, rape of woman in Woodside

  May 12, 2023 By Zach Gewelb Police on Thursday night announced the arrest of a Brooklyn man who is believed to be behind the violent assault and rape of a woman in Woodside last month. Authorities cuffed 58-year-old Tony Kempsey, of Butler Street in Brooklyn, who allegedly lured the 49-year-old victim into a ride… Read more »

Senior woman mugged in Woodside Saturday morning: NYPD

(Photo: NYPD and Google Maps)

April 3, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A 67-year-old woman was mugged on a Woodside street early Saturday morning and police have released video of the alleged suspect. The victim was outside 56-17 Roosevelt Ave., a two-story house, at around 6 a.m. on April 1, when she was approached by the alleged assailant who pushed her… Read more »

Man mugged by four suspects wearing ski masks in Sunnyside: NYPD

Feb. 20, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A man was mugged in Sunnyside overnight last week by four suspects dressed in black ski masks and hoodies. The attack is the third to take place in the neighborhood within a five-day span. The victim, 41, was approached by four men and pushed to the ground while on… Read more »

Longtime Sunnyside resident robbed on way home from work: NYPD

Feb. 14, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A longtime Sunnyside resident was beaten and robbed by three suspects while walking home from work early Sunday morning, Feb. 12. The 62-year-old victim, who has lived in the neighborhood for more than 30 years and wishes to remain anonymous, was walking along 44th Street between Skillman and Barnett… Read more »

Update: Man Stabbed to Death in Woodside

Updated: August 27, 5:16 pm
A man was fatally stabbed with a shard of glass in Woodside on Sunday afternoon, according to police. The police responded to a 911 call at 4:30 pm after being notified that a man was stabbed at 69th Street and Woodside Ave.…

Man Brutally Assaulted at Troubled Bar

The following video was recently uploaded to YouTube and was taken outside El Potrero, a Mexican restaurant located at 46-12 Greenpoint Ave. As the graphic video shows, the bouncer from the establishment came out of the bar/restaurant and knocked out a troublesome man.…