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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 in serious condition after unprovoked stabbing to the neck, police say
The NYPD is asking for help identifying the man who stabbed another man in the neck in Bushwick in an unprovoked attack.
The NYPD is asking for help identifying the man who stabbed another man in the neck in Bushwick in an unprovoked attack.
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.
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.
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.
Rapper Nick Blixky found shot dead on Brooklyn street, cops say
Rapper Nick Blixky was found shot dead on a street in Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.
Rapper Nick Blixky was found shot dead on a street in Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.
NYC to use more non-police 'ambassadors' to urge distancing
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is planning to double the ranks of non-police workers trying to persuade people to comply with social distancing after an outcry over racial disparities in the city's enforcement of the policy.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is planning to double the ranks of non-police workers trying to persuade people to comply with social distancing after an outcry over racial disparities in the city's enforcement of the policy.
NYPD switching tactics to enforce social distancing
After viral videos showed violent clashes between people and members of the NYPD over social distancing violations, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday that he will double the ranks of non-police workers looking to persuade people to comply with the guidance.
After viral videos showed violent clashes between people and members of the NYPD over social distancing violations, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday that he will double the ranks of non-police workers looking to persuade people to comply with the guidance.
NYC under criticism over allegedly unfair enforcement of social distancing guidelines
The Reverend Al Sharpton has added his voice to the growing controversy over the NYPD’s enforcement of social distancing guidelines in New York City after a recent report showed that over 80 percent of all summonses for violating those guidelines have gone to blacks and Hispanics.
The Reverend Al Sharpton has added his voice to the growing controversy over the NYPD’s enforcement of social distancing guidelines in New York City after a recent report showed that over 80 percent of all summonses for violating those guidelines have gone to blacks and Hispanics.
Criticism grows over NYPD's enforcement of social distancing guidelines
More voices are joining the chorus of people protesting the NYPD's enforcement of social distancing guidelines in New York City.
More voices are joining the chorus of people protesting the NYPD's enforcement of social distancing guidelines in New York City.
Majority of social distancing summonses issued by NYPD went to blacks, Hispanics
According to its most recent statistics, the vast majority of summonses issued by the NYPD for violations of COVID-19 social distancing restrictions went to black or Hispanic people.
According to its most recent statistics, the vast majority of summonses issued by the NYPD for violations of COVID-19 social distancing restrictions went to black or Hispanic people.
Advocates say NYPD's enforcement of social distancing shows racial disparities
New data shows racial disparities in the NYPD's social distancing enforcement and some are comparing it to the department's controversial 'stop-and-frisk' policy.
New data shows racial disparities in the NYPD's social distancing enforcement and some are comparing it to the department's controversial 'stop-and-frisk' policy.