Nation Nov 19 Mamdani says New York City’s current police commissioner will stay on the job By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press
Nation Jul 31 Funeral held for NYPD officer killed in shooting at NFL headquarters building Mourners packed a New York mosque on Thursday to honor a Bangladesh-born police officer who embraced the job of protecting his adopted city and gave his life for it when a gunman opened fire in an office building this week. By Deepti Hajela, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
Nation Nov 18 Police arrest man after series of knife attacks that killed 2 in New York City Officials say a man has carried out a string of stabbings across a swath of Manhattan that killed two people and critically wounded a third. By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
Politics May 28 Appeals court upholds retired NYPD officer’s 10-year prison sentence for Capitol riot attack A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday rejected Thomas Webster's claims that he was convicted by a biased jury. By Associated Press
Nation Apr 19 WATCH: New York police give update on man who set himself on fire outside of Trump trial Passersby rushed to douse the flames and the man was rushed away on a stretcher by emergency crews. The man is in critical condition in a burn unit, police said. By Associated Press
Mar 08 The NYPD is using social media to target critics By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press The New York Police Department has been taking a more active role in trying to influence public policy through slick online videos and social media posts. Continue reading
Jan 30 NYPD officers will have to record race of people they question in new transparency law By Anthony Izaguirre, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press The issue was thrust into the national spotlight this weekend when NYPD officers pulled over a Black lawmaker without giving him a reason. Continue reading
Aug 09 Former NYPD inspector pleads guilty to obstructing probe into mayor’s failed presidential bid By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press Former NYPD inspector Howard Redmond pleaded guilty to two counts of tampering with physical evidence, obstructing governmental administration and official misconduct. Continue reading
May 31 NYPD officer cites ‘courtesy cards’ as a source of widespread corruption By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press A New York City police officer is speaking out against the use of "courtesy cards" by friends and relatives of cops, accusing department leaders of maintaining a sprawling system of impunity that has fueled both reckless driving and racist traffic… Continue reading
Apr 12 Robotic police dog ‘Digidog’ rejoins NYPD By Karen Matthews, Associated Press New York City officials have unveiled three new high-tech policing devices including a robotic dog that critics called creepy when it first joined the police pack 2 1/2 years ago. Continue reading