Boy shot by suspect on motorcycle in the Bronx

A 15-year-old boy was shot in the leg by the passenger on a motorcycle in the University Heights section of the Bronx.

NYPD announces death of School Safety Agent due to COVID-19

The NYPD announced the death of Doris Kirkland, a 30-year veteran of the department, due to complications from COVID-19.

Rapper Dave East taken into custody after traffic stop in Queens

The rapper known as Dave East was hauled off by cops overnight after a police stop near the Queensbridge Houses in the Astoria section of Queens.

NYPD officers kill man holding knife at scene of slain woman

Authorities say two people have been killed at a Manhattan apartment building, with one of them shooting the other and police fatally firing at the shooter.

NYPD shuts down Brooklyn Orthodox school

Police in New York shut down a Yeshiva school that was operating in defiance of a mandatory coronavirus shutdown.

NYPD officer captures 8-foot snake in front of Bronx home

The NYPD captured an eight-foot-long snake that was perched on a light fixture outside of a Bronx home on Friday morning.

Pedestrian struck and killed in Kew Gardens could be first in 2 months

A pedestrian was struck and killed in Kew Gardens, Queens Monday morning. The man was hit by a vehicle in front of 124-50 Metropolitan Avenue at about 6:30 a.m.

NYPD temporarily closes Sheep Meadow in Central Park
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In order to make sure social distancing rules were being followed, the NYPD temporarily closed Sheep Meadow in Central Park on Saturday to limit crowding in parks without having to give people summonses.

Mayor De Blasio: NYPD won't break up small groups, police masks

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the New York Police Department will step back from ticketing people for gathering in small clusters or for failing to wear a mask. De Blasio said Friday that the police will continue to disperse large gatherings that are most likely to present a risk of spreading the coronavirus.

NYPD pulling back on enforcement of social distancing guidelines
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Mayor Bill de Blasio has put in place a new protocol for New York City's police, saying that they will no longer be involved in breaking up small clusters of people or confronting citizens about failing to wear a mask.

Father arrested for stabbing daughter, 6, in abdomen, NYPD says

The father of a young girl who told police she was stabbed by two robbers is accused of making up the story and turning the knife on the girl himself, said police.

Police unions call for ouster of NYC health commissioner

Several unions that represent police officers are asking the mayor to fire Dr. Oxiris Barbot after comments she made about the NYPD during a heated exchange with Chief of Department Terence Monahan at the height of the coronavirus outbreak.

Deer captured after eluding police for several hours in East Harlem

A deer is in the care of Animal Care and Control after eluding police for several hours in East Harlem early Thursday morning. 

Girl, 6, stabbed on Lower East Side

 A six-year-old girl is out of surgery after being stabbed during a robbery on the Lower East Side, according to the NYPD.

NYC Police Commissioner defends NYPD after viral social distancing arrest videos

NYPD Commissioner Demot Shea passionately defended his department against racism accusations on Wednesday in the wake of videos showing violent arrests over violations of social distancing guidelines.

Police Commissioner Shea defends NYPD over racism allegations after viral arrest videos
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After a series of videos went viral showing NYPD officers making violent arrests of minority New Yorkers who violated social distancing guidelines, Police Commissioner Dermot Shea passionately defended police officers from accusations of racism.

Man steals money out of woman's pocket in Chelsea deli

Police are searching for the man who pulled $300 from a woman's jacket inside a deli in Chelsea and ran off.

Man jumps out of vehicle to assault, steal woman's phone, police say

Police want to find two men behind an assault and robbery of a woman who fought back and was thrown to the pavement in the Bronx.