Howard Beach
Queens Brush Fire Murder Suspect Arraigned
Rogelio Rodriguez, 34, was arraigned on murder, manslaughter and other charges, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.
Police: Suspect Arrested In Queens Brush Fire Murders
The two men whose bodies were found in a brush fire in Queens were killed for trying to rob drug dealers, police said.
Police Looking For 3 Vehicles In Connection With Bodies Found In Queens Brush Fire
One is two-tone dark-colored custom van, the second is a four-door light-colored sedan and the third is a four-door dark-colored sedan, police said.
Firefighters Find 2 Bodies While Battling Brush Fire In Queens
As firefighters started to fight the heavy flames, they discovered the bodies of two adult males in a grassy area adjacent to the Belt Parkway, police said.
Residents Hit Hard By Sandy Urged To Comply With Winter Storm Warnings
Mayor Bloomberg also warned residents living in low-lying coastal areas that flooding may occur as the storm barrels through the Tri-State.
NYPD Cracks Down On Poaching Of Storm-Damaged Cars
Last week, crime was down or flat in all categories citywide except for burglary. Compared with the same time last year, burglary was up 2 percent, according to police statistics.
More Subway, Commuter Rail, Ferry Service Resumes For Monday Morning Commute
NJ TRANSIT officials announced over the weekend that limited service will begin Monday morning on the Bergen and Pascack Valley Lines.
Anger Boiling Over: Nearly 1 Million Still Without Power In Tri-State
Tuesday was day eight for many living without power. Those lucky enough to have generators used them sparingly while others were boiling water to try and stay warm.
Suspect In Deadly Brooklyn Subway Fight In Police Custody
Ryan Beauchamp, 33, turned himself in at the 94 Precinct station house in Greenpoint, Brooklyn on Tuesday, CBS 2′s John Slattery reported.
Suspect In Fatal Subway Fight Still At Large
One person is dead and another is being sought by police after a fight on a subway train at the Bedford Avenue train station in Brooklyn spilled onto the platform and ended up on the tracks.
Brooklyn DA Looks Back At ‘Racially-Motivated’ Howard Beach Attack
Twenty-five years ago, Howard Beach became a racial flashpoint. On Monday, Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes reflected on the ramifications of the case.
Barbara Sheehan Sentenced To Five Years On Weapon Charge
The Howard Beach woman was acquitted of murder after she shot her husband 11 times with his two guns, a revolver and a Glock, in February 2008.
Barbara Sheehan Released From Rikers Island
After 12 days in Rikers Island, Barbara Sheehan is now free on bail.
Barbara Sheehan’s Lawyer Still Awaiting Clarification On Bail
Attorney Michael Dowd said he is still unsure if Sheehan can use the $1 million bail she already put up for her murder charge or if she must come up with another million.
Barbara Sheehan To Remain Behind Bars After Surrendering On Gun Charge
An Appellate Court judge reserved a decision on letting Sheehan out on bail until her formal sentencing — scheduled for Nov. 10.


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