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Brittany Kriegstein

Articles by Brittany Kriegstein


Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected].

Health officials are concerned about the uptick, which comes as the federal government proposes cuts to HIV treatment and prevention programs.


NJ Attorney General Matthew Platkin said Sinnott used his role as a mentor and role model to create situations where he could be alone with his victims, and would then restrain and sexually assault them.


Soccer fans in the tristate area will have a front-row seat to some of the tournament's biggest games, including the final.


The city’s buildings department says diesel-powered tower cranes must have fire suppression and detection systems to prevent similar incidents.


The 19-year-old is facing assault and other charges related to the viral incident in Malba.


The 21-year-old defendant faces multiple charges in the Thanksgiving Eve incident.


The incidents began in mid-October and involved stolen cash at stores and ATMs.


The 56-year-old victim was on a 3 train when he was attacked and seriously burned, police say.


NYPD officials say the man was assaulted by a 79-year-old man in the West Village and later died of his injuries.


Officers responded to a report of gunfire and found one shell casing, police say.


The collision happened at the Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road and Ellis Avenue in Unionport.


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