Robot police dog returns to NYPD despite earlier criticism

The city's first robot police dog was leased in 2020 by Adams' predecessor, former Mayor Bill de Blasio, but the city's contract for the device was cut short after critics derided it as creepy and dystopian.

City council passes guinea pig sales ban in NYC

The bill would not prohibit the adoption of the popular pets from local animal shelters and rescue groups.

Patrick Lynch to step down as NYC PBA President

Patrick Lynch said in a statement that he will not seek re-election to his post when his current term ends in June.

5 killed during violent Easter weekend across New York City

The NYPD is attempting to solve five murders that took place in the span of less than 42 hours this weekend across three NYC boroughs.

Tesla announces big plans for cheaper iron-based batteries

Tesla Inc. is planning to install iron-based batteries that are not only cheaper, but less of a fire hazard, in a version of an affordable electric vehicle and a semi heavy electric truck, according to reports.

Suspect arrested in Queens shooting of rookie NYPD officer

New video shows the arrest of Devin Spraggins, 22, in connection to the shooting of rookie NYPD Officer Brett Boller earlier this week in Queens.

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams discusses NYC budget cuts, rookie officer shot
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New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams discussed the mayor's request of nearly all the city?s more than 60 agencies to cut their budgets by 4%, including the police department. He also discussed police officer safety following the shooting of a rookie cop in Queens.

Suspect in custody in shooting of rookie NYPD cop
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A man has been taken into custody related to the shooting of a rookie police officer in Queens, according to multiple reports. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti reports.

NYC crime stats: Major felonies down, but youth violence on the rise

While murder, rape and shootings have decreased, other crimes like assaults, car thefts and shoplifting remain stubbornly high.

Rookie NYPD officer shot in Queens; 'armed and dangerous' suspect sought

A rookie NYPD officer who had been on the job for just three months was shot, and police are describing the suspect as "armed and dangerous."

10 kids hospitalized from spicy gum used in TikTok challenge

In the TikTok challenge, people chew the gum and try to blow a bubble despite how hot the gum is. Officials say the gum is equivalent to pepper spray.