NYPD: Shootings and murders rose dramatically in July
The NYPD recorded 244 shootings in July 2020 versus 88 in July 2019, which is a 177% increase. Shootings rose in July in every borough, police said.
Mayor addresses NYC gun violence
Mayor Bill de Blasio blamed the uptick in shootings at least in part on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. But the NYPD isn't making as many gun arrests, according to research.
COVID risk on subways?
An infectious disease expert at Northwell Health says New York City subways are probably not a huge risk for contracting the coronavirus. Dr. Bruce Hirsch says the subway system is very well ventilated and cleaned every day.
Amazon selling coronavirus face shields it helped design at cost
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
Gunmen open fire on fleeing car in broad daylight
The NYPD wants to find two brazen gunmen who opened fire on a fleeing car in Harlem.
NYC Department of Education outlines protocol for handling positive coronavirus cases
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza have laid out new protocols for handling any possible confirmed coronavirus cases in schools this upcoming year.
Report: NYC has had more shootings so far in 2020 than in all of 2019
According to a new report by the NYPD, the city has recorded its 777th shooting, surpassing the total of 776 shootings from the entire year of 2019.
Number of shootings in NYC in 2020 surpasses 2019
A report is indicating that the number of shootings this year in New York City have already surpassed last year’s total.
Video shows gunman shooting unsuspecting victim in Brooklyn: NYPD
The NYPD is searching for a gunman that opened fire on an unsuspecting victim on July 4 in East New York.
Gunman shoots victim in East New York
The NYPD is searching for a gunman who shot an unsuspecting 21-year-old in East New York on July 4.
New York City Fire Museum honors frontline workers from COVID-19 pandemic
A new exhibit at the New York City Fire Museum will honor the frontline workers who battled the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April.
Appeal blocks NYCLU’s release of police discipline records
A federal appeals court has halted a civil rights organization’s plan to publish a database of New York City police disciplinary records, the latest twist in a lawsuit by public safety unions seeking to block their disclosure.
Elderly man assaulted, forced to withdraw $1,800 from ATM
A 77-year-old man was forced to withdraw money from an ATM by a man who followed him into his home in Brooklyn and assaulted him, according to police.
Anti-police protest outside NYPD commissioner's home
Protesters gathered outside of NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea’s apartment as part of a 24-hour demonstration against police.
Cuomo, de Blasio slam NYPD for arrest of transgender woman placed in unmarked van
Several local lawmakers are demanding answers from the NYPD after video shows officers arresting a transgender woman and placing her in an unmarked police van during a protest.
Robber places woman in chokehold during violent confrontation
Police want to find a violent suspect who placed his victim in a chokehold during a robbery in Kipps Bay.
Video shows gunman open fire inside Staten Island deli; 1 killed
Video shows a deli worker ducking just as a gunman opens fire.
12 more shootings including man struck while visiting memorial
As a disturbing spate of shootings continues to rattle New York City, the mayor and the police commissioner called on the state to reopen some courts so that the backlog of gun and shootings cases could be eased.
Police release video of wild shooting on Upper West Side
The NYPD has released video of a deadly shooting earlier this month on the Upper West Side.
Hundreds of NYPD vehicles destroyed since protests began in May
New York City police say 303 department vehicles have been vandalized since George Floyd’s May 25 death, causing nearly $1 million in damage.