Nearly 100 people were arrested Tuesday night at Columbia University as NYPD officers cleared Hamilton Hall, which had been occupied, and a tent encampment that students established to protest the war in Gaza. The University reached out directly to the NYPD for help removing student protesters, an action that many opposed. Special police units entered […]
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2 off-duty NYPD police officers charged with sexual assault against drunk Bronx woman
Two NYPD police officers have recently been charged with sexually abusing an intoxicated woman at a Bronx bar in 2023. The incident occurred while the officers were off-duty. The officers accused are Christian Garcia, 32, and Julio Alcantara-Santiago, 40, both were arrested Tuesday morning, according to CBS News. Prosecutors state that Garcia and Alcantara-Santiago were […]
Hundreds to attend Long Island wake to mourn fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller
Heartbroken loved ones are set to gather Thursday evening to mourn the loss of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, as well as community members wishing to pay their respects. Diller was fatally shot and killed in a traffic stop on March 25th in Queens. Diller was on the force for three years and is survived by […]
NYPD utilizes drones for enhanced Labor Day weekend surveillance
This Labor Day, New Yorker’s planning outdoor celebrations may notice a high-tech addition to the festivities: drones. The NYPD is deploying these unmanned aircraft to monitor large gatherings and potential disturbances during the holiday weekend.
NYC prosecutor drops approx. 300 convictions linked to guilty officers
NYC’s top prosecutor drops approx. 300 convictions tied to guilty officers, highlighting a broader trend of dismissing cases involving law enforcement misconduct.
Suspect Arrested In Attack On Asian Woman In NYC
The suspect involved in the random box-cutter attack on a 59-year-old Asian woman in NYC has been arrested and charged with a hate crime, police said. Anthony Evans, 30, was caught on camera slashing the 59-year-old woman Sunday morning as she was walking along Seventh Avenue near West 42nd Street in Manhattan, authorities say. Evans– who had been previously arrested more than 30 times– was arrested by the NYPD on Tuesday in Manhattan and charged with assault as a hate crime and criminal possession of a weapon.
5 Arrested after Illegal Guns Investigation across New York City
A year-long investigation of illegal drugs in New York City led to the arrest of five people for more than 1,600 counts. Officials of the NYPD confirmed on Thursday that 182 handguns were recovered in an illegal gun- smuggling ring that ran weapons from Tennessee to be sold in the streets of Queens.
NYC Lawyer Fired for Misrepresenting George Floyd Case
Protesters have long spoken about the murder of George Floyd back in 2020. Police used excessive force, and recently the law department fired a lawyer for misrepresenting in the court on the George Floyd case. Lawyer Dara L. Weiss drafted an email to the lawyers for the protestors to discuss about the dispute, but she never sent it.
New Yorkers are Thinking of Leaving NYC
Crime in New York City has increased by 60 percent in comparison to the crime rates in March 2021. From break-ins to subway pushes, New Yorkers find it impossible to find peace in their city without worrying every single step they take to work and home. A subway rider said, “I don’t feel safe anymore. I really don’t feel safe. I would rather take the bus for two hours, versus taking the train for 45 minutes.”
Senator Alessandra Biaggi is not Welcomed in Long Island
Senator Alessandra Biaggi is involved in gerrymandering a five-county district and she is not getting any favors from Long Island. Senator Biaggi represents a portion of the Bronx and supported the defunding of police in her Twitter. Before she could delete the Tweet, the general public had already snapshotted it. Nassau County Detectives Association president John Wighaus said that her promotion to defund the police will further bring injustice to residents of New York and Long Island because criminals will not be given consequences for their horrendous crimes.
NYC Sees Major Crime Spike, Strives to End Gun Violence
In comparison to this same time last year, New York City has experienced an increase of 38.5% in overall major crimes. In the latest statistics shared by the NYPD, the city reported 9,566 incidents under the ‘major index crime categories’ in January of 2022; a fair increase from last year’s reported 6,905 cases.
Mayor Adams’s Plan to Tackle Gun Violence
New York City leaders and business people are siding with Mayor Adams’s plan to tackle gun violence. Mayor Adams points out that the quality of life has deteriorated from the recent shootings in New York. It’s time to take action.
