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Police in Astoria fatally shot and killed an allegedly knife-wielding man during an encounter in April. State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Council Member Tiffany Cában have criticized the police over the incident. Photo: Dean Moses.

Gonzalez, Cabán criticize NYPD over failing to de-escalate before fatal Astoria shooting

By Shane O’Brien

Three men were killed in a horrific chain-reaction crash involving several vehicles in Astoria on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Sunnyside Gardens man identified as driver who started a fatal multi-vehicle collision in Astoria: NYPD

By Bill Parry

An Astoria man was sentenced in Brooklyn federal court to more than 16 years in prison for running a Mexican sex trafficking organization for nearly a decade in Queens.

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Astoria leader of family-run Mexican sex trafficking organization sentenced to more than 16 years in prison: Feds

By Bill Parry

Cops are looking for this suspect for allegedly breaking into restaurants in Astoria and Dutch Kills using a folding stool to climb through windows.

Burglar sought for allegedly breaking into four Astoria restaurants in just over a week: NYPD

By Bill Parry

A motorcyclist from Astoria was killed in a fatal collision in Corona after he struck a vehicle, was thrown from his bike, and was struck by a hit-and-run driver near LeFrak City, police said.

Astoria motorcyclist killed in fatal crash on Long Island Expressway near LeFrak City: NYPD

By Bill Parry

A teenager was stabbed while defending a friend from two attackers in front of an Astoria gym on July 17.

Teen stabbed in front of Astoria gym trying to defend friend under attack: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Cops are looking for a woman who stole an N train in Astoria and took it one station south to Dutch Kills.

Woman sought for taking N train in Astoria on brief joy ride: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Major Queens drug bust nets $5 million in illegal pot products

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AG James announces dismantling of Queens-based ghost gun trafficking operation

By Bill Parry

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Rapper Remy Ma’s son arrested with Queens Village man for 2021 murder of Astoria drug kingpin: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Serial shoplifter arrested for jewel heists at half a dozen shops across Queens: DA

By Bill Parry

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Brooklyn man indicted on manslaughter, DWI charges in deadly Astoria crash that killed the mother of his child: DA

By Bill Parry

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: vehicle thefts increase, grand larcenies on the decline in April 2024

By Ethan Marshall

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: grand larcenies down across borough, rapes halved in the north, robberies decrease in the south

By Ethan Marshall

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: rapes and felony assaults continue to rise, burglaries decrease slightly

By Ethan Marshall

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: rapes rising across the borough, grand larceny decreasing in northern Queens

By Ethan Marshall

Hate Crimes Task Force arrests 13-year-old boy in anti-gay assault in Astoria, three teens remain at large : NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Queens crooks slash man who refused their demands for property: police

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: felony assaults continue to increase across borough, vehicle thefts declining

By Ethan Marshall

Four teenage boys sought in homophobic hate crime assault in Astoria: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Site of Queens restaurant shooting

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Astoria restaurant shooting leaves two men wounded, woman injured by fleeing patrons: cops

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Brooklyn man charged with manslaughter, DWI, for Astoria collision that killed his wife: DA

By Bill Parry

Drunk driver crashes in Astoria, drives to Maspeth, where cops find woman passenger who later dies: NYPD

By Bill Parry

New surveillance image of Queens Plaza slasher emerges showing the suspect maskless before he allegedly attacked tourist: NYPD

By bparry

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