Major crimes in 2024 dropped 5% in NYC as murders, shootings down
The drop in crime was led by a dip in murders, from 391 in 2023 to 377 last year, and 48 fewer people shot.
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Woman attacks MTA worker by hurling an orange at her
A Manhattan transit worker was attacked Friday morning by a passerby who hurled an orange at her stomach, police said.
NYC man, 20, busted for Gracie Mansion break-in, stolen Christmas ornament
Mayor Adams was not home when Michael Aromando was nabbed on the second floor of the mansion after climbing over a fence to gain access.
Disgraced former NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey home raided by feds and Internal Affairs
Search warrants were also executed in "other locations" as the NYPD officially suspended Maddrey, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.
NYPD probing gang connection in shooting of 10 people outside Queens club holding memorial for slain teen
The shooting of 10 young people outside a Queens nightclub happened during a "celebration of life" for a teen shot to death three months ago, said cops investigating a possible...
NYPD Times Square NYE ball drop security plan includes more drones, 600 rookie cops
Police will also use six drones above Times Square and nearby blocks, up from four last year, with additional drones patrolling other parts of the city.
Man slashed in neck by stranger inside Manhattan subway stop, suspect nabbed
The two men got into a quarrel that escalated into the slashing on the uptown C train platform at the W. 50th St. stop about 1:30 a.m. Monday.
Newborn girl found abandoned in front of Bronx home, mom sought by cops
Cops released surveillance footage of the woman they say abandoned the baby and asked the public's help identifying her and tracking her down.
Man accused of setting homeless woman on fire in Brooklyn subway car charged with murder
Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan migrant who lives in Brooklyn, was charged with murder in the first and second degree and arson, officials said.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch vows to restore ‘ethical leadership’ with new promotions
Tisch sent a not-so-subtle message Monday that she won't accept anything less than "ethical leadership" on the heels of sex harassment allegations emerging against the department's highest-ranking uniformed officer.