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Early morning police-involved shooting in Astoria leaves one man dead: NYPD

Apr. 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 14, 2025 By Dean Moses and Queens Post News Team A knife-wielding man was fatally shot by police during an encounter early Monday morning in Astoria, according to authorities. The police-involved shooting occurred just before 6:30 a.m. on April 14 near the intersection of 31st Street and…

Two NYPD officers from Jackson Heights precinct indicted for misconduct, burglary and forcible touching at alleged brothel: DA

March 31, 2025 By Bill Parry Two NYPD probationary cops from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights were indicted by a Queens grand jury for forcible touching, burglary, official misconduct, and other related crimes at an alleged brothel in July. Police Officer Justin Colon, 24, of Long Island City, and Police Officer Justin McMillan, 27,… Read more »

Man wanted in sexual abuse case involving 12-year-old girl inside Elmhurst supermarket: NYPD

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Mar. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD’s Queens Child Abuse Squad is investigating a sexual abuse case involving a 12-year-old girl in Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon. Police from the 110th Precinct reported that the youngster was inside a supermarket at 82-66 Broadway across the street from Moore Homestead Playground when a stranger approached…

NYPD shuts down Astoria massage parlor over alleged prostitution activity

Feb. 24, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  The NYPD has shuttered an Astoria massage parlor and alleged brothel due to alleged prostitution-related activity at the establishment. An NYPD spokesperson confirmed that Han Na Spa, located at 42-10 30th Ave., was closed on Feb. 21 pursuant to a New York State…

Burglar strikes three Astoria nail salons, wanted for at least 10 break-ins citywide: NYPD

Feb. 18, 2025 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_89345" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect, who has broken into nail salons in Astoria and Dutch Kills in addition to other commercial establishments in Brooklyn and Manhattan in recent months. NYPD[/caption]
Feb. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry