# Safety: New York City

Updated Fri Nov 6, 4:18 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Brooklyn house fire kills six, officials say](/new-york/stories/00e76dde06.md): A fire in a two-story Sunset Park home killed six people and injured nine, officials said. A lithium-ion battery was found at the scene, but the cause is unknown. (amNY, 2026-11-06 16:11 EST)
- [Two found fatally shot in East Harlem apartment building](/new-york/stories/2d05a36e6c.md): Police said a 55-year-old woman and 66-year-old man were fatally shot Thursday night in an East Harlem apartment building. Detectives are investigating a possible double homicide. (NBC New York, 2026-11-06 15:39 EST)
- [Police seek suspect in attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old in Bronx](/new-york/stories/ab2730b049.md): Police said an unidentified person grabbed an 11-year-old girl's wrist and tried to take her by force near Bruckner Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue in Mott Haven on Tuesday. (New York Post – Metro, 2026-11-06 14:43 EST)
- [DSNY worker arrested for killing a woman in Brooklyn while driving a garbage truck](/new-york/stories/e969cc61a4.md): The driver, Timothy McVey, 41, of Staten Island, turned himself in at the 62nd Precinct station house and was booked for failure to yield and failure to exercise due care (Gothamist / WNYC, 2026-11-05 10:35 EST)
- [Queens man pleads guilty in first deed theft case under new state law](/new-york/stories/f3de6b7385.md): Victor Quimis of Queens pleaded guilty to stealing a woman's home. The Attorney General's office said it is the first conviction under the state's deed theft law. (New York Post – Metro, 2026-11-06 13:15 EST)
- [‘Mind-boggling’ killings show persistence of NYC’s domestic violence problem](/new-york/stories/a0f1785890.md): Seraphina Pereira was brutally murdered by her partner, police said. Police data show domestic violence-related deaths held steady, but advocates say the situation is far from under control. [ more › ] (Gothamist / WNYC, 2026-11-05 06:00 EST)
- [Community continues to mourn, call for justice after teen fatally shot in the Bronx](/new-york/stories/4296a16db5.md): A Bronx vigil honored 15-year-old Javits Frimpong after police said he was shot on his way to school. (CBS New York, 2026-11-05 23:50 EST)
- [Police hunt for trio who allegedly robbed 86-year-old and her son in Bronx home invasion](/new-york/stories/638555aa7e.md): An FBI agent drove his government car the wrong way down a busy Brooklyn thoroughfare, blew through a red light and then struck a pedestrian before speeding away, federal prosecutors said Thursday. (NBC New York, 2026-11-04 23:06 EST)
- [NYPD officer accused of pointing gun at woman, DA says](/new-york/stories/22b8afeef8.md): An NYPD officer allegedly solicited a woman for sex in a car and pointed a gun at her after she refused, according to the district attorney. (New York Post – Metro, 2026-11-06 13:00 EST)
- [Police seek man suspected in restaurant burglaries across NYC](/new-york/stories/ff1d534041.md): NYPD is seeking a man who allegedly broke into restaurants across the five boroughs; police say nine burglaries occurred from Sept. 27 to Oct. 29. (PIX11, 2026-11-06 14:00 EST)
- [NYC releases man subject to federal immigration detainer](/new-york/stories/a7f4bbf55e.md) [developing]: ICE filed a detainer asking New York City to hold a man for federal custody. The New York Post reported he was released by city authorities. (New York Post – Metro, 2026-11-06 14:32 EST)
- [South Bronx, East New York lead NYC in littering and panhandling tickets, analysis finds](/new-york/stories/8a6a66794c.md): Kenneth Willis, an 18-year-old student, said he supports the police in stopping serious crimes, but said he’s concerned low-level enforcement will pit police against residents. (Gothamist / WNYC, 2026-11-06 06:00 EST)
- [Supreme Court case could affect admissions reforms for NYC specialized schools](/new-york/stories/d5f115535c.md): Stuyvesant High School, one of the premier specialized public high schools in New York City. A Maryland case could shape what options are available for policymakers here. [ more › ] (Gothamist / WNYC, 2026-11-06 06:30 EST)
- [Former Cape Cod rowing coach arrested in New York City on charges](/new-york/stories/c88d884c36.md): Barnstable police said Guy Monseair, 57, was arrested in New York City on Nov. 5 and faces four counts of aggravated statutory rape of a child. (CBS New York, 2026-11-06 13:05 EST)
- [Skeletal remains found during West Village garden renovation](/new-york/stories/9717245040.md): Workers found skeletal remains at 79 Christopher St. on Nov. 5. The city medical examiner says they appear to be historic, likely 19th century. (amNY, 2026-11-06 09:29 EST)
- [Chakraborty backers call on DA Katz to drop charges](/new-york/stories/f6d73489a7.md): The family and supporters of Jabez Chakraborty once again were out in numbers on Nov. 4 with his case scheduled for a hearing at the Queens Criminal Courthouse in Kew Gardens. (amNY, 2026-11-05 16:40 EST)
- [Three slashed at deli in Brooklyn: NYPD](/new-york/stories/bef6bb42ea.md): EAST NEW YORK, Brooklyn (PIX11) -- A search is underway for a man wanted in connection with an attack that happened at a store in Brooklyn on Oct. 18. (PIX11, 2026-11-06 07:53 EST)
- [Brooklyn community demands answers and change as they mourn runner killed on bike path](/new-york/stories/814307f6bc.md): An FBI agent drove his government car the wrong way down a busy Brooklyn thoroughfare, blew through a red light and then struck a pedestrian before speeding away, federal prosecutors said Thursday. (NBC New York, 2026-11-04 23:06 EST)
- [2-year-old girl dies after fall from fifth-floor window in Bronx: Police sources](/new-york/stories/6142307c5f.md): An FBI agent drove his government car the wrong way down a busy Brooklyn thoroughfare, blew through a red light and then struck a pedestrian before speeding away, federal prosecutors said Thursday. (NBC New York, 2026-11-04 23:06 EST)
- [15-year-old NYC boy's shooting death remains unsolved; bullying questions linger](/new-york/stories/49b56fac83.md): An FBI agent drove his government car the wrong way down a busy Brooklyn thoroughfare, blew through a red light and then struck a pedestrian before speeding away, federal prosecutors said Thursday. (NBC New York, 2026-11-04 23:06 EST)
- [New York Liberty fire coach Chris DeMarco after one disappointing season](/new-york/stories/0ddbee7959.md): An FBI agent drove his government car the wrong way down a busy Brooklyn thoroughfare, blew through a red light and then struck a pedestrian before speeding away, federal prosecutors said Thursday. (NBC New York, 2026-11-04 23:06 EST)
- [Namesake of NY beach may have helped murderous pirate's heist, amateur historian finds](/new-york/stories/917d702e6b.md): An FBI agent drove his government car the wrong way down a busy Brooklyn thoroughfare, blew through a red light and then struck a pedestrian before speeding away, federal prosecutors said Thursday. (NBC New York, 2026-11-04 23:06 EST)
- [Bronx man wakes up to a $39K nightmare after online meetup at hotel, NYPD says](/new-york/stories/4b07336da9.md): The Tremont Hotel in the Bronx, where police say a man was robbed of nearly $40,000 after meeting someone online. Police say a man fell asleep and woke up to find his cash, car and phone missing. [ more › ] (Gothamist / WNYC, 2026-11-04 16:43 EST)
- [NYC wins court fight over rollout of pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes](/new-york/stories/9674381866.md): Midtown Manhattan shot via helicopter. The ruling comes after homeowners challenged the city's handling of a new tax that Mayor Zohran Mamdani says could raise $500 million a year. [ more › ] (Gothamist / WNYC, 2026-11-04 15:59 EST)
- [NYPD: Police shoot suspect who opened fire on officers in the Bronx](/new-york/stories/1c022b6b14.md): Police shot 49-year-old Victor Soto after an alleged bodega dispute in Fordham Monday. (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-03 00:00 EST)
- [Mamdani threatens legal action over ICE use of city lots](/new-york/stories/6aaa100dea.md): Mamdani’s response to ICE enforcement comes after the fatal ICE shooting of Oscar Belgal in Marble Hill last month. (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-02 03:06 EST)
- [Jogger remains in critical condition after stabbing in Bath Beach, police say](/new-york/stories/6e5382cea4.md): Police said 28-year-old Katie Suarez was attacked while jogging Friday night on a pathway off the Belt Parkway in Bath Beach. (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-01 22:02 EST)