NYPD true-crime podcast
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The NYPD has launched a true-crime podcast called Break in the Case, which will showcase three different crimes. Former detective and bestselling author Ed Conlon wrote the episodes on the Baby Hope case. Reported by Dan Bowens

Another subway churro vendor handcuffed; mayor defends cops

Elected officials, the Riders Alliance and others on Monday protested outside transit police district headquarters after a video went viral showing police officers handcuffing a woman who was selling churros in a subway station over the weekend.

Subway churro sellers handcuffed
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Mayor Bill de Blasio defended the actions of cops who detained a churro vendor in a subway station. A video went viral showing the officers handcuffing the woman. And cops arrested another churro vendor on Monday.

Handcuffed churro vendor speaks out
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A now-viral video shows members of the NYPD arresting a street vendor who was selling churros at a Brooklyn subway station is drawing criticism and outrage. But the NYPD said the vendor was not arrested and that its officers were just enforcing the law.

Handcuffing of subway vendor in Brooklyn prompts outrage

A now-viral video shows members of the NYPD arresting a street vendor who was selling churros at a Brooklyn subway station is drawing criticism and outrage.

New York City wrestles with surge of violent police clashes

A surge in violent police clashes has left a trail of bodies across New York City, stoking tensions between officers and critics who say they have been too quick to use deadly force.

MTA outlines efforts to stop debris from falling from subway tracks

Subway tracks are complicated. More than 2.4 million components found on elevated tracks can potentially come loose. MTA New York City Transit President Andy Byford said it is time to get this problem under control.

Debris from elevated subway tracks
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Subway tracks are complicated. More than 2.4 million components found on elevated tracks can potentially come loose. New York City Transit President Andy Byford said it is time to get this problem under control. Reported by Arthur Chi'en

NYPD says it confiscated shipment of marijuana; business says it's legal hemp

Over the weekend, the NYPD boasted on social media about confiscating a massive amount of marijuana. The department tweeted a photo showing two officers posing with dozens of bags of what it said was pot.

Pot or hemp? NYPD and business disagree
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Over the weekend, the NYPD boasted on social media about confiscating a?massive amount of marijuana. The department tweeted a photo showing two officers posing with dozens of bags of what it said was pot. But the co-owner of a Brooklyn-based online hemp business called Green Angel CBD said that the cops made a huge mistake. Oren Levy says cops confiscated a shipment of legal hemp that he ordered from a farm in Vermont and wrongly arrested his brother, too.

Hero detective trains kids to be strong

Bobby Salerno welcomed his newest group of athletes for an hour of what he calls "organized chaos" for a sweat session Saturday at KEEN FIT.

NYC crime statistics
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While New York has undergone an incredible reduction in crime over the years, experts have been warning of a reverse in the trend. The NYPD released the latest crime stats, which show that some major crime categories are up compared with this time last year: murders, robberies, assaults, shooting incidents, and crimes in public housing.

NYC Police Commissioner James O’Neill takes security job with Visa

Visa has announced that outgoing New York City police commissioner James O’Neill will be joining the company as a Senior Vice President and Global Head of Physical Security.

New Yorkers approve ranked-choice elections

New York City voters will soon be allowed to mark election ballots with up to five candidates. Voters approved a measure to amend the City Charter to allow what is called ranked-choice voting. The measure passed 72% to 28%.

From O'Neill to Shea: The NYPD's next phase

New York City's police commissioner, who has found himself caught at times between loyalty to his officers and demands from the public and politicians for greater police accountability, announced Monday that he is retiring.

James O'Neill reflects on his police career
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Police Commissioner James O'Neill has decided to retire from public service. He spoke to Ernie Anastos about his long career as a cop and police leader.

Who is Demot Shea?
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NYPD Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea will become the next commissioner of police on December 1. He will take over for James O'Neill. Shea grew up in Queens, raised by Irish immigrants. He joined the NYPD in 1991 as a patrolman in the Bronx.

NYPD's next phase
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James O'Neill is retiring. Dermot Shea will succeed him. So what does this mean for the department and the city?

Hero cop devotes time to kids in the city
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A rookie cop who got shot in the line of duty and survived in 2010 is still on the job. Bobby Salerno's road to recovery took years. Now he is paying it forward with kids who need him.

James O'Neill to resign
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Police Commissioner James O'Neill will step down at the end of November. Dermot Shea will take over. O'Neill said he has a job offer in the private sector.