NYPD cop meets officers who rescued her from burning car nearly 30 years ago
In 1996, Denise Gomez was saved from a burning car by NYPD officers Eric Ocasio and Charles Claudio. Gomez grew up to join the NYPD and Friday, she got to have an emotional reunion with the men who saved her life.
In 1996, Denise Gomez was saved from a burning car by NYPD officers Eric Ocasio and Charles Claudio. Gomez grew up to join the NYPD and Friday, she got to have an emotional reunion with the men who saved her life.
NYPD, FDNY have budget cuts restored
Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that budget cuts to the NYPD and the FDNY will be restored after better-than-expected tax revenues and 20 percent cuts to migrant services.
Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that budget cuts to the NYPD and the FDNY will be restored after better-than-expected tax revenues and 20 percent cuts to migrant services.
Midtown Manhattan police chase ends in crash, at least 8 injured
A police chase in Midtown saw a suspect crash into several police cars before striking a food truck, pinning a woman underneath it.
A police chase in Midtown saw a suspect crash into several police cars before striking a food truck, pinning a woman underneath it.
NYPD preps for potential protests, problems as millions are expected in Times Square on New Year's Eve
NYPD officials confirmed that there were no specific credible threats to the festivities or the city, but warned that law enforcement would be on high alert.
NYPD officials confirmed that there were no specific credible threats to the festivities or the city, but warned that law enforcement would be on high alert.
Grand Central Terminal stabbing suspect slashed another inmate on Rikers Island: Police
Steven Hutcherson, who has been accused of randomly stabbing two tourists on Christmas Day in Grand Central Terminal, allegedly slashed a fellow inmate at Rikers Island in an unprovoked attack.
Steven Hutcherson, who has been accused of randomly stabbing two tourists on Christmas Day in Grand Central Terminal, allegedly slashed a fellow inmate at Rikers Island in an unprovoked attack.
Grand Central Terminal stabbing suspect charged with hate crimes
Esteban Esono-Asue, 36, also known as Steven Hutcherson has been charged with attempted murder and assault as hate crimes following the Christmas Day stabbing of two teenage tourists from Paraguay.
Esteban Esono-Asue, 36, also known as Steven Hutcherson has been charged with attempted murder and assault as hate crimes following the Christmas Day stabbing of two teenage tourists from Paraguay.
Hero NYPD cops rescue 99, 96 and 91-year-old from Chinatown fire
The four NYPD officers are being praised for their quick reactions to save the three elderly residents from a fire in their building in Chinatown.
The four NYPD officers are being praised for their quick reactions to save the three elderly residents from a fire in their building in Chinatown.
Queens pizza delivery man hospitalized after being struck by e-bike
A delivery man for a Queens pizzeria was left with a broken leg after he was struck by an e-bike on the same day as the restaurant's grand opening.
A delivery man for a Queens pizzeria was left with a broken leg after he was struck by an e-bike on the same day as the restaurant's grand opening.
4 hospitalized in Brooklyn subway track fire: FDNY
Four people were taken to the hospital after a subway track caught on fire in Brooklyn Sunday evening, the FDNY said.
Four people were taken to the hospital after a subway track caught on fire in Brooklyn Sunday evening, the FDNY said.
Brooklyn woman assaulted in home invasion, NYPD seeks public help
Officials say two men forced their way into the home, and then one of them sexually assaulted a 49-year-old woman inside.
Officials say two men forced their way into the home, and then one of them sexually assaulted a 49-year-old woman inside.
1 dead, 3 injured after shooting in South Jamaica, Queens
Police say the shooting, which may have been gang-related, left a 33-year-old man dead and three other men injured.
Police say the shooting, which may have been gang-related, left a 33-year-old man dead and three other men injured.
Thieves rob Staten Island boxing gym of workout equipment, cash: NYPD
Police say two suspects stole thousands of dollars in equipment, plus $2,000 in cash for a children's Christmas party from the Shaolin Boxing Gym in Staten Island.
Police say two suspects stole thousands of dollars in equipment, plus $2,000 in cash for a children's Christmas party from the Shaolin Boxing Gym in Staten Island.
NYC subway crime: Felony assaults increase despite overall reduction
New numbers from the MTA show that overall crime in New York City's subway system is down, but felony assaults have increased.
New numbers from the MTA show that overall crime in New York City's subway system is down, but felony assaults have increased.
NYC Council to vote on controversial bill that would require NYPD to record more encounters with public
The NYC Council is set to vote on a controversial bill that would require the NYPD to document more of their encounters with the public. Mayor Adams has already vowed to veto the bill.
The NYC Council is set to vote on a controversial bill that would require the NYPD to document more of their encounters with the public. Mayor Adams has already vowed to veto the bill.
NYPD oversight body forced to halt investigations amid budget cuts
Beginning January 1, the Civilian Complaint Review Board will no longer investigate claims against NYPD officers for threats, property seizures, untruthful statements, discourteous words or actions, or refusal to provide their name or shield number.
Beginning January 1, the Civilian Complaint Review Board will no longer investigate claims against NYPD officers for threats, property seizures, untruthful statements, discourteous words or actions, or refusal to provide their name or shield number.
MTA, NYPD unleash crackdown on bus lane offenders: 'Get out of the bus lane'
NYC Transit President Richard Davey was out Thursday morning with the NYPD personally writing parking tickets along 57th Street.
NYC Transit President Richard Davey was out Thursday morning with the NYPD personally writing parking tickets along 57th Street.
Livery cab driver in custody after attack on cousins that left 1 dead, 1 critically injured
Sergio Zamora-Mendoza, 33, is facing charges of manslaughter and assault after the December 7 attack that left 66-year-old Carlos Guaman dead and a 52-year-old man in critical condition.
Sergio Zamora-Mendoza, 33, is facing charges of manslaughter and assault after the December 7 attack that left 66-year-old Carlos Guaman dead and a 52-year-old man in critical condition.
Jewish man sucker-punched, kicked in antisemitic Brooklyn attack
A Jewish man was sucked punched and beaten by an attacker spewing antisemitic slurs in the latest of a surge of hate crimes across the city.
A Jewish man was sucked punched and beaten by an attacker spewing antisemitic slurs in the latest of a surge of hate crimes across the city.
NYPD officers prevent woman from burning down MLK's birth home: Atlanta police
Two off-duty NYPD officers visiting Atlanta are credited with stopping a woman who was trying to burn down Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth home, police say.
Two off-duty NYPD officers visiting Atlanta are credited with stopping a woman who was trying to burn down Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth home, police say.
Woman douses MLK birth home in gas
The birth home of Martin Luther King, Jr. was doused in gasoline in an arson attempt. Atlanta police say off-duty NYPD officers helped protect the home.
The birth home of Martin Luther King, Jr. was doused in gasoline in an arson attempt. Atlanta police say off-duty NYPD officers helped protect the home.