NYPD Chief of Transportation dies due to COVID-19
The NYPD has announced that Chief of Transportation William T. Morris died from COVID-19 on June 6.
NYPD seeking pair of burglars who allegedly stole electronics, nearly $30K in jewelry from stores across NYC
The NYPD is searching for a pair of burglars who allegedly stole electronics and nearly $30,000 in jewelry from two stores, one in Manhattan, another in Brooklyn.
George Floyd protests continue in NYC
Friday night saw another evening of peaceful protests in New York City over the death of George Floyd, although the NYPD did make several arrests for violating the city's 8 p.m. curfew.
Protest arrests logjam tests NYC legal system, bail reform
A wave of arrests in the New York City protests over the death of George Floyd has strained the criminal justice system. It's also ignited a debate over whether bail reforms have allowed smash-and-grab looters to get off easy.
NYPD suspends two officers after violent incidents with protesters
The NYPD has suspended two officers without pay for violent incidents with protesters that were caught on video last weekend.
Having open, honest conversations about race
Talking about race and racism is so important because American history has been built on viewing the world through a white male lens.
Mayor says food delivery worker should not have been detained
Mayor Bill de Blasio is criticizing the response of the NYPD to a food delivery worker attempting to make a delivery on the Upper West Side past the curfew Thursday.
NYC mayor calls for reform of the NYPD
Mayor Bill de Blasio is promising further reform of the New York City Police Department following criticism for the harsh tactics used by some officers enforcing this week's 8 p.m. curfew.
MTA unveils Phase One reopening plan
New York City is slated to enter Phase One of reopening on Monday, June 8 and the MTA outlined its 13-point plan for that reopening.
Massive fire ignites at third-party Amazon distribution warehouse in Redlands
A major three-alarm fire ignited at a third-party Amazon distribution warehouse in Redlands on Friday morning, fire officials said.
Growing calls from SF to NY to make reforms and 'defund police'
Signs at demonstrations across the country this week, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and Phoenix have called for leaders to "Defund the Police."
Looters make off with watches from Brooklyn mall
Police are looking for three men seen on security camera video smashing a glass case at a watch store in Brooklyn and taking off with several watches.
Is NYC’s mass transit ready for Phase One of reopening?
Despite protests and the pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City will begin Phase One of reopening on June 8. Bus and subway service is supposed to increase, but questions remain over how to make mass transit safe for thousands of the city's workers.
Subways, buses in NYC getting ready for Phase One of reopening
New York City is expected to begin Phase One of reopening on June 8, but questions remain on how to make the city's mass transit safe for the thousands heading back to work.
NYPD searching for suspects who struck officers with fire extinguisher, radio
The NYPD is searching for two suspects who allegedly struck two NYPD officers with a fire extinguisher and a radio.
Cuomo calls for more action to make sure looters stay in jail
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to keep people cuaght looting in jail, rather than allowing them to walk free after being arrested as a result of the state's new bail reform law.
FBI joins investigation into ambush on cop in Brooklyn
The FBI has joined the investigation into the ambush on a police officer with a knife in Brooklyn. The officer was on an anti-looting patrol Wednesday in Flatbush when a man walked up behind him and stabbed him in the neck. Two other officers were injured in a struggle that ensued.
NYPD aggressively enforces curfew, suppresses protests
NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan said about 60 people were arrested near Central Park out of a large band of protesters who had marched from near the mayor's residence, Gracie Mansion.
Thousands gather at George Floyd memorial in Brooklyn
New Yorkers gathered Thursday for a memorial service for George Floyd, whose death last week at the hands of Minneapolis police has prompted ongoing global protests against police brutality.
‘It is never OK to commit a crime in our honor’: Black protesters confront women vandalizing Starbucks
Black women at a Los Angeles protest confronted two other women spray painting “BLM” on a Starbucks.