Authorities are investigating whether proper snowplow procedures were followed after a fatal crash on the Long Island Expressway earlier this month that claimed the life of a Queens man. Carlos Astimbay, 50, was driving his Toyota Camry westbound on the LIE near Exit 22 in Flushing on Feb. 6 when he collided with the center median. Moments later, his vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer. Astimbay was pronounced dead at the scene. A married father of two and a livery cab driver, Astimbay is...

Ongoing snow and icy conditions across Brooklyn are making it difficult for many residents to get around on foot or by car, pushing more riders to rely on car services and taxis—especially in neighborhoods like Williamsburg. Local drivers report a noticeable increase in requests from riders who are worried about slipping on untreated sidewalks or navigating icy streets. Williamsburg-based driver Tony Pacheco says many passengers are choosing car services simply to avoid the risks of walking...

A Bronx rideshare driver was fatally shot early New Year’s Day in the Tremont section of the borough, marking what authorities believe may be New York City’s first homicide of 2026. Police say the victim, 55-year-old Isac Issa, was found inside his vehicle near the intersection of Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway shortly before 7 a.m. on January 1. Emergency responders arrived after receiving reports of a vehicle stopped in the roadway and discovered the driver suffering from a...