Protesters sue mayor and NYPD brass
The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court, also accuses city leadership of doing little to curtail police conduct that included trapping protesters with a technique called kettling, hitting them with pepper spray, inflicting violence and detaining them for hours.
The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court, also accuses city leadership of doing little to curtail police conduct that included trapping protesters with a technique called kettling, hitting them with pepper spray, inflicting violence and detaining them for hours.
Child, 5, killed in fire at Bronx housing complex
A five-year-old child is dead in a fire at the Melrose Houses in the Bronx.
A five-year-old child is dead in a fire at the Melrose Houses in the Bronx.
Man viciously beaten in Brooklyn grocery store
A 67-year-old man suffered brain hemorrhaging after a brutal attack in a Brooklyn grocery store.
A 67-year-old man suffered brain hemorrhaging after a brutal attack in a Brooklyn grocery store.
Officer suspended for blaring 'Trump 2020' from NYPD vehicle
The NYPD says it has suspended an officer for allegedly using his patrol car's loudspeaker to blast a message of support for President Donald Trump.
The NYPD says it has suspended an officer for allegedly using his patrol car's loudspeaker to blast a message of support for President Donald Trump.
Illegal warehouse party attended by dozens busted in Queens
Deputies with the New York City Sheriff’s Office broke up an illegal warehouse party in Queens early Sunday morning.
Deputies with the New York City Sheriff’s Office broke up an illegal warehouse party in Queens early Sunday morning.
NYPD on the hunt for gunman who shot 2 people in car in Brooklyn
The NYPD is trying to find a man seen in a shocking video shooting two people inside of a car in Brooklyn.
The NYPD is trying to find a man seen in a shocking video shooting two people inside of a car in Brooklyn.
15-year-old arrested, charged with murder in deadly East Village shooting
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting in the East Village.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting in the East Village.
Indiana college student, 20, killed by stray bullet in Brooklyn
A 20-year-old man from Indiana was fatally shot and killed in Brooklyn early Saturday morning, police said.
A 20-year-old man from Indiana was fatally shot and killed in Brooklyn early Saturday morning, police said.
Facebook demands shut down of ad-targeting data collection tool
Academics, journalists and First Amendment lawyers are rallying behind New York University researchers in a showdown with Facebook over its demand that they halt the collection of data on political ads-targeting the site.
Academics, journalists and First Amendment lawyers are rallying behind New York University researchers in a showdown with Facebook over its demand that they halt the collection of data on political ads-targeting the site.
Man wanted for string of robberies of elderly men in Harlem, Bronx
The NYPD is on the hunt for a man wanted in connection to a string of robberies of elderly men in Harlem and the Bronx since August.
The NYPD is on the hunt for a man wanted in connection to a string of robberies of elderly men in Harlem and the Bronx since August.
NYPD to welcome 900 new recruits in first class since pandemic
The NYPD has scheduled its first class of new recruits since the pandemic began.
The NYPD has scheduled its first class of new recruits since the pandemic began.
Woman pushed onto subway tracks in Times Square; suspect in custody
Police have taken a man who allegedly pushed a woman onto the subway tracks in Times Square into custody.
Police have taken a man who allegedly pushed a woman onto the subway tracks in Times Square into custody.
Massive layoffs, service cuts could hit MTA in 2021
Without $12B in stimulus funds, the MTA says it could begin major service cuts and layoffs.
Without $12B in stimulus funds, the MTA says it could begin major service cuts and layoffs.
Target to let shoppers reserve spots in line as part of new COVID-19 safety measures
Target is implementing a reservation system at stores around the nation in an effort to curb crowds during the busy shopping season.
Target is implementing a reservation system at stores around the nation in an effort to curb crowds during the busy shopping season.
Police hunt for prisoner who broke free from officers
The NYPD was searching for a prisoner who escaped from police custody as he was being transferred from a hospital to a precinct in Harlem.
The NYPD was searching for a prisoner who escaped from police custody as he was being transferred from a hospital to a precinct in Harlem.
NYPD hunting for suspects in knifepoint robbery of 61-year-old woman
The NYPD is searching for two suspects who allegedly abducted and robbed of a 61-year-old woman in the Bronx.
The NYPD is searching for two suspects who allegedly abducted and robbed of a 61-year-old woman in the Bronx.
FTC reports surge of social media scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a spike in complaints about social media scams, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a spike in complaints about social media scams, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
Gunmen open fire from car into crowd in Brooklyn injuring 5, killing 1
Five men and one woman were shot in Prospect Lefferts Gardens leaving a 23-year-old man dead after he was struck in the chest.
Five men and one woman were shot in Prospect Lefferts Gardens leaving a 23-year-old man dead after he was struck in the chest.
COVID-19 numbers in NYC schools remain low
New York City is about a month into its COVID-delayed school year and early data from student testing shows a small number of positive COVID cases.
New York City is about a month into its COVID-delayed school year and early data from student testing shows a small number of positive COVID cases.
NYPD will be at all poll sites during early voting and on Election Day
NYPD noted the contentious nature of this year's presidential campaign coupled with ongoing demonstrations for social reforms.
NYPD noted the contentious nature of this year's presidential campaign coupled with ongoing demonstrations for social reforms.