
FDNY: Siblings killed in Queens fire sparked by e-bike battery
The flames went up so quickly, neighbors had to rescue people who jumped out of windows.
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The flames went up so quickly, neighbors had to rescue people who jumped out of windows.
No injuries were reported, but the Red Cross was working to assist several displaced families.
There is a $20,000 reward for information leading to the gunman's arrest.
Their M.O. was to approach people leaving bars and "offer and administer" drugs to them, according to investigators.
Investigators believe Julio Ramirez and John Umberger were drugged and later died after separate robbery attempts.
Legal Aid is concerned critical DNA evidence that could impact criminal cases and potential exonerations is gone.
Parts of Monroe in Orange County received 15 inches during Tuesday's nor'easter.
Three damaged vehicles were seen on the side of Crown Street near Nostrand Avenue on Monday night.
Douglas Elliman Real Estate says the average rent was up about 1% from January.
There are also plans to add stops on several trains to try to alleviate the hectic transfers at Jamaica Station.
Arroyo was a 14-year veteran of the FDNY and a mother of five.
Arrests for transit crimes are up 61%.
Frustrated Long Island Rail Road commuters are furious over new schedules that went into effect on Monday.
Nearly 2,000 people have now signed a petition demanding the MTA provide improved service.
"For them, it's just t-shirts and hoodies, but this stuff feeds our families," the store owner said.