NYC remembers WTC bombing
Victims' families, survivors, first responders and others marked the bombing's 25th anniversary on what is now the Sept. 11 memorial plaza. They observed a silent moment, read victims' names, laid roses on the memorial and reflected on an explosion that became a telling signal of terrorists' aims.
Victims' families, survivors, first responders and others marked the bombing's 25th anniversary on what is now the Sept. 11 memorial plaza. They observed a silent moment, read victims' names, laid roses on the memorial and reflected on an explosion that became a telling signal of terrorists' aims.
Chelsea bomber sentenced
A man who set off small bombs in two states, including a pressure cooker device that blasted shrapnel across a New York City block, was sentenced Tuesday to multiple terms of life in prison. Ahmad Khan Rahimi, a naturalized U.S. citizen who was born in Afghanistan and lived in New Jersey, injured 30 people when one of his bombs exploded in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood on a September night in 2016. A second bomb planted nearby did not detonate.
A man who set off small bombs in two states, including a pressure cooker device that blasted shrapnel across a New York City block, was sentenced Tuesday to multiple terms of life in prison. Ahmad Khan Rahimi, a naturalized U.S. citizen who was born in Afghanistan and lived in New Jersey, injured 30 people when one of his bombs exploded in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood on a September night in 2016. A second bomb planted nearby did not detonate.
Sayfullo Saipov in court
At a pretrial hearing in federal court in Manhattan on Tuesday, Sayfullo Saipov sat before Judge Vernon Broderick listening to the proceedings via an Uzbek translator on headphones. His defense team asked that his visitor log in federal prison remain private, but the judge said that due to national security an independent person from the U.S. Attorney's Office would have to approve all visitors.
At a pretrial hearing in federal court in Manhattan on Tuesday, Sayfullo Saipov sat before Judge Vernon Broderick listening to the proceedings via an Uzbek translator on headphones. His defense team asked that his visitor log in federal prison remain private, but the judge said that due to national security an independent person from the U.S. Attorney's Office would have to approve all visitors.
Akayed Ullah in court
In handcuffs, terror suspect Akayed Ullah walked into federal court in Manhattan Thursday. A grand jury has indicted Ullah for allegedly detonating a pipe bomb in December in a busy subway walkway connecting the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Times Square. The judge asked Ullah if he had seen the six-count indictment and had the opportunity to speak with his lawyers about it. He answered, "Yes." When asked for his plea, Ullah responded, "At this moment, not guilty."
In handcuffs, terror suspect Akayed Ullah walked into federal court in Manhattan Thursday. A grand jury has indicted Ullah for allegedly detonating a pipe bomb in December in a busy subway walkway connecting the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Times Square. The judge asked Ullah if he had seen the six-count indictment and had the opportunity to speak with his lawyers about it. He answered, "Yes." When asked for his plea, Ullah responded, "At this moment, not guilty."
Steel safety barriers
Safety barriers known as bollards are intended to stop vehicle terror attacks. New York City intends to install hundreds of them around town in a direct response to the deadly truck attack in lower Manhattan last Halloween.
Safety barriers known as bollards are intended to stop vehicle terror attacks. New York City intends to install hundreds of them around town in a direct response to the deadly truck attack in lower Manhattan last Halloween.
Times Square security
Following the recent terror attacks in Manhattan and mass shooting in Las Vegas, the NYPD is not taking any chances this New Year's Eve. No specific or credible threats have been made to New York City, but the NYPD knows that Times Square on New Year's Eve could be a target for terrorists. That is why security will be unprecedented Sunday night.
Following the recent terror attacks in Manhattan and mass shooting in Las Vegas, the NYPD is not taking any chances this New Year's Eve. No specific or credible threats have been made to New York City, but the NYPD knows that Times Square on New Year's Eve could be a target for terrorists. That is why security will be unprecedented Sunday night.
Christmas church security
Less than two months ago, a gunman opened fire at a Texas church, stealing the lives of 25 people. In New York, the NYPD is not taking any chances. Police say there is no credible threat to New York City. Still, heavy weapons units will fan out across the five boroughs to provide security for Christmas church services at houses of worship.
Less than two months ago, a gunman opened fire at a Texas church, stealing the lives of 25 people. In New York, the NYPD is not taking any chances. Police say there is no credible threat to New York City. Still, heavy weapons units will fan out across the five boroughs to provide security for Christmas church services at houses of worship.
Accused bomber faces judge
Akayed Ullah couldn't physically appear in federal court on Wednesday because of his injuries from the explosion he is accused of setting off. Instead, he appeared via video. He looked straight into the camera and answered "yes" to the judge's questions. He lay in his hospital bed with his head propped up by a pillow and sheets and blankets covering his burned body.
Akayed Ullah couldn't physically appear in federal court on Wednesday because of his injuries from the explosion he is accused of setting off. Instead, he appeared via video. He looked straight into the camera and answered "yes" to the judge's questions. He lay in his hospital bed with his head propped up by a pillow and sheets and blankets covering his burned body.
Subway bombing suspect charged
A Bangladeshi immigrant arrested in a New York subway bombing blamed President Donald Trump for the botched suicide mission that he said he carried out for the Islamic State group, authorities said as they brought federal charges against him Tuesday.
A Bangladeshi immigrant arrested in a New York subway bombing blamed President Donald Trump for the botched suicide mission that he said he carried out for the Islamic State group, authorities said as they brought federal charges against him Tuesday.
Akayed Ullah's neighborhood
So who is Akayed Ullah, the terror suspect? That?s what people are asking in a Brooklyn building where he had an apartment and in the neighborhood where his family had a home. They're also wondering what made him turn against the country that embraced him with open arms.
So who is Akayed Ullah, the terror suspect? That?s what people are asking in a Brooklyn building where he had an apartment and in the neighborhood where his family had a home. They're also wondering what made him turn against the country that embraced him with open arms.
Who is Akayed Ullah?
The NYPD identified the suspect in the New York City subway bombing as Akayed Ullah. The immigrant from Bangladesh lives in Brooklyn. He has been in the United States for about seven years. Police said that Ullah was wearing what was described as a crude explosive device strapped to his body. It exploded while he walked in an underground passageway, police said. Police and federal agents came to a home in the Flatlands section of Brooklyn where neighbors said they have seen Ullah on a daily basis. But his family, in a statement, said he hasn't lived there in years.
The NYPD identified the suspect in the New York City subway bombing as Akayed Ullah. The immigrant from Bangladesh lives in Brooklyn. He has been in the United States for about seven years. Police said that Ullah was wearing what was described as a crude explosive device strapped to his body. It exploded while he walked in an underground passageway, police said. Police and federal agents came to a home in the Flatlands section of Brooklyn where neighbors said they have seen Ullah on a daily basis. But his family, in a statement, said he hasn't lived there in years.
New York City pipe bomb explosion
A man set off an explosive device that was strapped on his body in the subway system in the Times Square area during the busy Monday morning rush-hour commute. It happened around 7:30 a.m. in the subway system in the area of the Port Authority Bus Terminal at 42nd Street Station at 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The A, C and E line were evacuated as police searched for any additional explosives. The nearby Port Authority Bus Terminal was also evacuated.
A man set off an explosive device that was strapped on his body in the subway system in the Times Square area during the busy Monday morning rush-hour commute. It happened around 7:30 a.m. in the subway system in the area of the Port Authority Bus Terminal at 42nd Street Station at 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The A, C and E line were evacuated as police searched for any additional explosives. The nearby Port Authority Bus Terminal was also evacuated.
Suspect's home searched
Police and federal agents searched the home of Akayed Ullah. He is an immigrant from Bangladesh and lives in Brooklyn. He has been in the United States for about seven years. Police said that�Ullah�was wearing what was described as a crude explosive device strapped to his body. It exploded while he walked in an underground passageway, police said.
Police and federal agents searched the home of Akayed Ullah. He is an immigrant from Bangladesh and lives in Brooklyn. He has been in the United States for about seven years. Police said that�Ullah�was wearing what was described as a crude explosive device strapped to his body. It exploded while he walked in an underground passageway, police said.
Pipe bomb blast probe
A man set off an explosive device that was strapped on his body in the subway system in the Times Square area during the busy Monday morning rush-hour commute. The suspect is reportedly an ISIS-inspired immigrant from Bangladesh and lives in Brooklyn. The NYPD identified him as Akayed Ullah. He was taken into custody and rushed to the hospital.
A man set off an explosive device that was strapped on his body in the subway system in the Times Square area during the busy Monday morning rush-hour commute. The suspect is reportedly an ISIS-inspired immigrant from Bangladesh and lives in Brooklyn. The NYPD identified him as Akayed Ullah. He was taken into custody and rushed to the hospital.
Protecting students from terrorism
P.S. 89 Principal Veronica Najjar always knew she would work with kids, but perhaps she wouldn't have guessed how often crisis management as a principal would be terrorism-related.
P.S. 89 Principal Veronica Najjar always knew she would work with kids, but perhaps she wouldn't have guessed how often crisis management as a principal would be terrorism-related.
Bike path suspect in court
The man accused of killing eight people and wounding 12 others in the West Side Highway Halloween terror attack faced a federal judge Tuesday. Sayfullo Saipov pleaded not guilty to the terrorism and murder charges that could result in the death penalty.
The man accused of killing eight people and wounding 12 others in the West Side Highway Halloween terror attack faced a federal judge Tuesday. Sayfullo Saipov pleaded not guilty to the terrorism and murder charges that could result in the death penalty.
Tribeca victims remembered
The funeral for Darren Drake, 32, was held Monday. Drake was one of eight people killed last Tuesday when alleged terrorist Sayfullo Saipov rented a truck from a Home Depot in Passaic, New Jersey, and drove into a bike lane in Tribeca. Investigators say Saipov did so in the name of ISIS.
The funeral for Darren Drake, 32, was held Monday. Drake was one of eight people killed last Tuesday when alleged terrorist Sayfullo Saipov rented a truck from a Home Depot in Passaic, New Jersey, and drove into a bike lane in Tribeca. Investigators say Saipov did so in the name of ISIS.
NYC Marathon under tight security
Just after a deadly attack in Lower Manhattan, the New York City Marathon was held under heightened security. The NYPD and other agencies deployed more personnel and equipment.
Just after a deadly attack in Lower Manhattan, the New York City Marathon was held under heightened security. The NYPD and other agencies deployed more personnel and equipment.
Vigil for victims of attack
The eight people who were killed when a rental truck barreled down a Manhattan bike path were remembered Thursday night at a vigil and memorial march. Five of the victims were part of a larger, close-knit group of friends who had graduated together from a school in Argentina in 1987. The overall group of 10, most of them working as architects, regularly got together. During this trip, they were supposed to tour through Boston and New York.
The eight people who were killed when a rental truck barreled down a Manhattan bike path were remembered Thursday night at a vigil and memorial march. Five of the victims were part of a larger, close-knit group of friends who had graduated together from a school in Argentina in 1987. The overall group of 10, most of them working as architects, regularly got together. During this trip, they were supposed to tour through Boston and New York.
Manhattan attack investigation
Federal authorities say Sayfullo Saipov?was inspired by ISIS online videos, plotted an attack for two months, and even practiced the attack ahead of time. Police say he rammed a rental truck into pedestrians and cyclists on a West Side recreational path, killing eight people. Investigators say he had hoped to continue on to the Brooklyn Bridge to hit more pedestrians.
Federal authorities say Sayfullo Saipov?was inspired by ISIS online videos, plotted an attack for two months, and even practiced the attack ahead of time. Police say he rammed a rental truck into pedestrians and cyclists on a West Side recreational path, killing eight people. Investigators say he had hoped to continue on to the Brooklyn Bridge to hit more pedestrians.