Long Island City School Evacuated After Bomb Threat, Police Say

Students and teachers have re-entered Hunters Point Community Middle School after a bomb threat forced them to evacuate, police said.

SEE IT: Crane Flips Over, Crashes Into Astoria Construction Site

The body of the crane is suspended in the air, leaning against the site's steel frame, and its arm has collapsed onto a nearby building.

Teen Robbed On Woodside Train By Man With Eyebrow Tattoos: NYPD

The teenager was sitting on a 7 train in the middle of the day when a man approached her and stole her iPhone out of her hands, police said.

SEE IT: Person Breaks Into Car In LIC, Steals $2K Worth Of Items

Early in the evening of Monday May 24 a person broke into a car parked on 41st Avenue in Long Island City. See the video here.

Teenage Worker Threatened, Robbed By Man At LIC Gas Station: NYPD

The man handed the teen register worker a threatening note, which said there would be violent consequences unless the teen gave him money.

2 Hurt In Shooting Outside Gentleman's Club In Woodside: Cops

Early on Monday morning, a man got in a fight outside of the adult entertainment club and shot and injured two others, says the NYPD.

SEE IT: Man Slashed, Robbed On Astoria Street In NYPD Video

A dispute about an Astoria deli's hours of operation resulted in a fight in which a 60-year-old man was slashed and robbed, police say.

Man Found Dead In East River Off The Shore Of LIC, Police Say

The man's dead body was found floating in the East River at the end of May. Two weeks later police are still trying to figure out who he is.

Woman Robbed By An Unknown Man At The Astoria Waterfront: Cops

The woman was near Vernon Boulevard and 10th Street in Astoria when a man approached her and stole her purse, says the police.

Man Repeatedly Shot Gun In Front Of Astoria Bar, Police Say

Early in the morning on Sunday, May 30, the man shot a gun multiple times in front of Astoria's Solleto Bar.

Person Punches Elderly Woman In The Chest On Astoria Street: Cops

The 65-year-old woman was on a street in Astoria when she was punched in the chest in an unprovoked attack, police reported.

19 Gunpoint Carjackings Reported In City, Including In Astoria

A group of men carjacked over a dozen vehicles and robbed people at gunpoint across both boroughs, including incidents near Astoria and LIC.

Asian Man Pushed Onto Long Island City Subway Tracks, Says NYPD

The attack, which Gov. Cuomo called "disgusting," comes amid an increase in anti-AAPI hate crimes and recent debates about subway safety.

65 Cars In Astoria Tagged With Anarchy Symbol, Says NYPD

Police didn't say if the car tagging is connected to other vandalism in Woodside, where a car and house were hit with the anarchy symbol.

Police Investigate Woodside Vandalism, Tire Slashings: Cops, CBS

Police are looking into vandalism in Woodside this month, including tire slashings and a house spray-painted with hate symbols.

Missing Astoria Man Last Seen In His Home: NYPD

Authorities asked for help finding Norbert Bura, 42, who was last seen at his Astoria home on Saturday May 15.

Another Teenager Indicted For Murder Charge Of Queens Mom: DA

A grand jury in Queens indicted another teen for second-degree murder charges after a Queens mom was killed by a stray bullet in Woodside.

Man Shot In Front Seat Of Car In Long Island City, Says NYPD

Police said that the man had been sitting in the front passenger seat of a vehicle shortly after midnight when he was shot in the chest.

Man Robs LIC Bank After Threatening To Shoot The Teller: Police

Police are still looking for a suspect who robbed a Long Island City bank on Thursday May 6, after threatening to shoot a bank employee.

1 Injured In Astoria Pizza Joint Blaze, Says FDNY

Early Monday morning, firefighters were sent to battle a blaze at Retro Pizza on Broadway, which left one injured, FDNY officials said.

2nd Teen Charged With Murder After Stray Bullet Kills Mom: NYPD

Another teen faces charges after Gudelia Vallinas, a Queens mother-of-two, was shot in the head in a gang-related cross-fire in April.

Asian Man Beat Up At Queens Plaza Subway Station: Police

A man beat up a 22-year-old Asian man in Long Island City, an unprovoked attack that is being investigated as a hate crime, police said.

Astoria Greek Orthodox Ritual Reported As 'Dangerous Incident'

An Orthodox Easter celebration in Astoria was reported as an incident on the Citizen app, which prompted conversations about gentrification.

1 Dead After Driver Plows Into Astoria Outdoor Dining Structure

A driver on 35 Street by Ditmars Blvd hit a man on a scooter before crashing into two parked cars and an outdoor dining structure.

Man Shot On LIC Sidewalk; Police Looking For 2 Shooters

In an incident captured on video earlier this month, two people shot at a man on Northern Boulevard in Long Island City.

LIC Home Invasion Burglars Beat Up Teenager, Steal iPhone: NYPD

Police are looking for three women who beat up a 16-year-old at her Queensbridge Houses apartment, before stealing her iPhone.

Woodside Mother Charged With Murder In Death Of Twin Babies: NYPD

A 23-year-old mother was charged with murder on Friday after cops found her twin babies dead inside her apartment at the Woodside Houses.

46-Day-Old Twins Found Dead In Woodside, Mother In Custody: Cops

A young mother was taken into police custody on Thursday after cops found two twin babies dead inside her apartment at the Woodside Houses.

14-Year-Old Goes Missing In Queens: NYPD

Authorities asked for help finding Alaysia​ Golden-Johnson, 14, who was last seen at her Woodside home on Wednesday April 21.

Teenager Indicted For Murder Of Queens Mom: DA

A grand jury in Queens indicted a teen for second-degree murder after he opened fire and a Queens mother was killed by a stray bullet.

LIC Man Goes Missing In Astoria: NYPD

Authorities asked for help finding Mohamed Aljamal, who was last seen on Friday April 16 in Astoria.

Man Shot, Found Dead In Driver's Seat In Astoria, Says NYPD

A 22-year-old man was found sitting in the driver's seat of a car at 41st Street and 30th Ave with a gunshot wound to the back, NYPD said.

3 Pharmacy Burglaries In Astoria Part Of NYC Pattern, Police Say

The NYPD identified a pattern in eight citywide burglaries, including three at Astoria pharmacies and one at a Jackson Heights bodega.

Queens Man Sentenced For Stealing Mail In Astoria, Identity Theft

A Queens man was sentenced twice in the span of two weeks for identity theft and for stealing mail from an Astoria apartment building.

Teenager Charged After Stray Bullet Kills Queens Mom, DA Says

Dajuan Williams is accused of killing Gudelia Vallinas, a Queens mother-of-two, who was shot in the head in a gang-related cross-fire.

Gunman Opens Fire Into Queens Apartment, NYPD Says

Surveillance footage shows the man shooting into the home in Jackson Heights.

37-Year-Old Queens Woman Shot To Death, No Arrests Made: NYPD

Gudelia Vallinas was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head on the corner of 48th Street and Broadway Friday night, police say.

3 Queens Tax Preparers Charged With Fraud: DA

Queens prosecutors said the tax preparers knowingly included false information on their clients' tax returns to save them money.

Astoria Man Arrested In $6M Heist At JFK Airport: DA

Oscar Asencio is the fifth person arrested in the theft of $6 million worth of designer goods from JFK Airport last year.

Burglar Breaks Into 5 Astoria Apartment Buildings: Police

Grooming products, a $2,200 rent check and a Stashlogix smell-proof case were among the items the man is accused of stealing, police said.