Wrong-Way Chase In Stamford Causes Multi-Car Crash, 4 Sent To Hospital, But It Didn't End There
A stolen BMW led police on a chase through Stamford on Wednesday afternoon, June 25, causing a violent multi-vehicle crash that sent four people to the hospital, including a Connecticut state trooper, officials said.
The pursuit began in New York after the vehicle was connected to the robbery of an off-duty NYPD officer, Stamford police said. Troopers, city officers, and a Westchester County Aviation Unit helicopter followed the SUV across the state line. A Connecticut State Police trooper later spotted the BMW coming off I-95 onto Canal Street in Stamford — driving the wrong way, authoritie…
Brooklyn Man Raped Long Island Teen, Nassau County Police Say
A Brooklyn man has been arrested for raping a 17-year-old girl on Long Island, Nassau County Police said.
Manuel Lopez Gil, 30, was arrested Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Brooklyn with help from the NYPD and Nassau County Second Squad detectives, police said.
The assault occurred in Hempstead at 11:55 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, according to the Special Victims Squad.
Lopez Gil is charged with two counts of rape in the first degree and one count of sexual abuse in the first degree, Nassau County Police said. He is scheduled to be arraigned Sunday, June 22, at First District Court in Hemps…
Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast
A boy was struck by lightning as a potent system prompted severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings across the East Coast.
The 15-year-old is recovering after the incident on Thursday afternoon, June 19 at New York City's Central Park, on the upper East Side, near Fifth Avenue and East 96th Street. The NYPD say he was alert and conscious after the incident.
The storms caused more than 500,000 power outages from North Carolina all the way up to Maine, hundreds of canceled flights, thousands of delayed flights, and airport ground stops in Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Newark.…
Nypd Officer From Orangeburg Dies Suddenly At 37: 'Loved Deeply, Laughed Often'
A Rockland County father of three, decorated NYPD officer, and beloved member of his community died unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and deep devotion to family.
Joseph Sabino Gravino, 37, of Orangeburg, died suddenly on May 23, 2025, according to his obituary.
A 12-year veteran of the NYPD, Gravino most recently served with the Strategic Response Group, where he earned the respect of colleagues for his integrity and dedication.
In addition to his service in law enforcement, Gravino co-owned Masterpiece Renovations, a general contracting business he ran w…
