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1 week ago
New York City

City College, Against Its Nature, Asks Police to End Campus Protest

The City College of New York faced a challenging decision on whether to involve the New York Police Department to handle escalating protests on campus. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

Eric Adams under pressure to divulge details on outside agitators' at campus protests

Eric Adams faces pressure to disclose details on non-students arrested at campus protests. [ more ]
Yahoo News
3 months ago
Education

NYPD investigating alleged chemical attack on pro-Palestine Columbia University students

The New York Police Department is investigating an alleged chemical attack on students protesting in support of Palestine on Columbia University's campus.
Students reported being sprayed with a chemical that left them with symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, headaches, and irritated eyes. [ more ]
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1 month ago
New York City

N.Y.P.D. Officials Deploy Aggressive Use of Force (on Social Media)

The New York Police Department's executives engage in combative social media behavior on X.
Mayor Eric Adams and top police officials support aggressive responses on social media platforms. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

A Basement of Items, a Lifetime of Stories

Exploring the depths of the New York Police Department headquarters reveals intriguing stories and hidden areas. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Migrant Crime Wave' Not Supported by Data, Despite High-Profile Cases

Despite claims of a migrant crime wave, police data indicates that there has been no surge in crime since migrants arrived in New York.
Overall crime rates, including major categories of crime like rape, murder, and shootings, have actually decreased since April 2022. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Goodbye for Now to the Robot That (Sort Of) Patrolled New York's Subway

The New York Police Department has retired the Knightscope K5 robot from service inside the Times Square subway station.
The robot had to be assigned officers to chaperone it and was unable to use stairs, leading to its demise. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Marketing

What we know about viral TikToks saying women are being punched in NYC streets

Social media videos spark concerns about women's safety in Manhattan due to alleged random attacks.
At least half a dozen women have reported being attacked, with two filing police reports and one arrest made so far. [ more ]
Inside Edition
2 months ago
Mental health

NYPD Helps Woman in Mental Health Crisis Come Down From Brooklyn Bridge

Prompt assistance in mental health crises is crucial.
Collaboration between authorities and mental health services is essential. [ more ]
The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

13 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for blocking Manhattan traffic

13 people were arrested in connection with a protest that blocked traffic on New York bridges and tunnels.
The NYPD seized 8 cars and made 13 arrests in response to the protest. [ more ]
NewsNation
6 months ago
NYC politics

Adams to freeze NYPD hiring as budget cuts loom amid migrant crisis: Report

New York City plans to implement 5% budget cuts across all city departments to cover the costs of the migrant crisis.
The New York Police Department is expected to announce a hiring freeze, which could jeopardize efforts to replace 3,000 officers lost in retirement or relocations.
The City Council must approve the budget, but some members are signaling resistance to the proposed cuts. [ more ]
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