Rail bridge OK'd to seek fed funds; Hudson River tunnel doesn't make cut
Two long-delayed New York-area rail projects received mixed reviews from federal officials Monday, as a plan for a replacement for a century-old bridge earned high enough marks to finally qualify for federal funding but a larger project to build a new tunnel under the Hudson River remained mired in a dispute over how much New York and New Jersey will pay.
Two long-delayed New York-area rail projects received mixed reviews from federal officials Monday, as a plan for a replacement for a century-old bridge earned high enough marks to finally qualify for federal funding but a larger project to build a new tunnel under the Hudson River remained mired in a dispute over how much New York and New Jersey will pay.
Suspect in police ambushes arraigned on attempted murder charges
Police officers packed a Bronx courtroom when Robert Williams made his first appearance following his Sunday arrest. Williams was charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and was remanded into custody after his appearance and is due back in court on Feb. 14.
Police officers packed a Bronx courtroom when Robert Williams made his first appearance following his Sunday arrest. Williams was charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and was remanded into custody after his appearance and is due back in court on Feb. 14.
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Chief of Patrol Pichardo [Our American Dream]
Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo, 42, is currently one of the highest-ranking uniformed Hispanic officers in the NYPD. He was born in the Dominican Republic and came to the United States when he was 9. He joined the NYPD in 1999 when he was 22. He was named chief of patrol at the end of 2019. He is in charge of 77 police precincts and responsible for more than 17,000 police officers.
Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo, 42, is currently one of the highest-ranking uniformed Hispanic officers in the NYPD. He was born in the Dominican Republic and came to the United States when he was 9. He joined the NYPD in 1999 when he was 22. He was named chief of patrol at the end of 2019. He is in charge of 77 police precincts and responsible for more than 17,000 police officers.
Legislation would target New York's most reckless drivers
New legislation targets a small segment of city drivers, an estimated 5,000, who have racked up either five red-light camera tickets or 15 speed-camera violations in a year.
New legislation targets a small segment of city drivers, an estimated 5,000, who have racked up either five red-light camera tickets or 15 speed-camera violations in a year.
Man robs, attacks 11-year-old boy with cane
Police want to find the man who assaulted an 11-year-old boy who was waiting for a bus in Sunset Park.
Police want to find the man who assaulted an 11-year-old boy who was waiting for a bus in Sunset Park.
Injured NYPD lieutenant leaves hospital
An NYPD officer who was shot on Sunday morning in a Bronx police precinct left the hospital Monday afternoon to bagpipes and applause.
An NYPD officer who was shot on Sunday morning in a Bronx police precinct left the hospital Monday afternoon to bagpipes and applause.
Man strikes boy with cane after taking his cell phone, police say
Police want to find the man who assaulted an 11-year-old boy who was waiting for a bus. Cops say he took the boy's cell phone and then struck him in the head with a cane.
Police want to find the man who assaulted an 11-year-old boy who was waiting for a bus. Cops say he took the boy's cell phone and then struck him in the head with a cane.
Man smashes barbershop window with a bat, injuring 2-year-old: NYPD
The NYPD is searching for a man they say smashed the window of a barbershop in the Bronx with a bat, causing glass to cut and injure a 2-year-old boy.
The NYPD is searching for a man they say smashed the window of a barbershop in the Bronx with a bat, causing glass to cut and injure a 2-year-old boy.
2 more retired FDNY firefighters die from 9/11 related illnesses, says FDNY
Two more retired FDNY firefighters have died from 9/11 related illnesses, according to the fire department.
Two more retired FDNY firefighters have died from 9/11 related illnesses, according to the fire department.
Outrage after gunman ambushes NYPD officers twice in 12 hours
A gunman is in custody after he ambushed NYPD officers in the Bronx twice in 12 hours, wounding two in attacks that ignited outrage from officials who blamed the violence on an atmosphere of anti-police rhetoric.
A gunman is in custody after he ambushed NYPD officers in the Bronx twice in 12 hours, wounding two in attacks that ignited outrage from officials who blamed the violence on an atmosphere of anti-police rhetoric.
Unique Illinois privacy law leads to $550M Facebook settlement of a class-action lawsuit
Privacy advocates hail Illinois' strict biometric privacy law as the nation's strongest form of protection in the commercial use of such data, and it has survived ongoing efforts by the tech industry and other businesses to weaken it.
Privacy advocates hail Illinois' strict biometric privacy law as the nation's strongest form of protection in the commercial use of such data, and it has survived ongoing efforts by the tech industry and other businesses to weaken it.
NYPD sergeants union "declaring war" on Mayor de Blasio following the shootings of two officers
The man, whose name was not immediately released, was captured after he walked into a police station in the Bronx and started shooting shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday. His shots struck a lieutenant in the arm and narrowly missed other police personnel before he ran out of bullets, lay down and tossed his pistol.
The man, whose name was not immediately released, was captured after he walked into a police station in the Bronx and started shooting shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday. His shots struck a lieutenant in the arm and narrowly missed other police personnel before he ran out of bullets, lay down and tossed his pistol.
NYPD officer shot by Bronx gunman released from hospital
The NYPD officer who was shot in the chin and neck by a gunman who ambushed police officers in the Bronx twice in 12 hours was released from the hospital on Sunday.
The NYPD officer who was shot in the chin and neck by a gunman who ambushed police officers in the Bronx twice in 12 hours was released from the hospital on Sunday.
Assassination attempt - NYPD officer shot in Bronx ambush
After a uniformed NYPD officer was shot in the chin and neck, Commissioner Dermot Shea said, "Let me very clear. This was an assassination attempt."
After a uniformed NYPD officer was shot in the chin and neck, Commissioner Dermot Shea said, "Let me very clear. This was an assassination attempt."
Facebook's official Twitter, Instagram accounts hacked
Facebook’s Twitter and Instagram accounts appeared to be hacked Friday afternoon.
Facebook’s Twitter and Instagram accounts appeared to be hacked Friday afternoon.
Uber adds new feature to help LIRR commuters catch their train on-time
Uber is making it easier for LIRR commuters to get a ride to the train station and catch their train on time.
Uber is making it easier for LIRR commuters to get a ride to the train station and catch their train on time.
Lawmakers demand that undocumented immigrant in ICE custody be turned over to NYC
Immigration activists are accusing the NYPD of assisting ICE agents in placing an undocumented immigrant into ICE custody, going against New York City’s “Sanctuary City” policy.
Immigration activists are accusing the NYPD of assisting ICE agents in placing an undocumented immigrant into ICE custody, going against New York City’s “Sanctuary City” policy.
How NYC’s new top cop is handling his first few months on the job
New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea has been on the job for just over two months, but he says it has already changed his life.
New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea has been on the job for just over two months, but he says it has already changed his life.
Woman stabbed in stomach in unprovoked attack
A 34-year-old woman was stabbed in the abdomen while walking to her car in Bay Ridge.
A 34-year-old woman was stabbed in the abdomen while walking to her car in Bay Ridge.
Group attacks, robs man of cell phone, AirPods in Queens
A group of thugs approached a man from behind as he walked along a street in Queens and assaulted him before stealing his cell phone and AirPods, according to the NYPD.
A group of thugs approached a man from behind as he walked along a street in Queens and assaulted him before stealing his cell phone and AirPods, according to the NYPD.