Furious NYC driver who stole tow truck with his own vehicle attached in viral video arrested
A suspect has been arrested after a viral video showed an enraged driver stealing a pickup truck with a tow truck and crashing it into several cars, while the suspect's father defended him on Friday, saying he believed he was being robbed. According to police, 55-year-old Russell Laiosa was charged with multiple offenses following the […]
BREAKING: At least 5 people shot at NYC parade | LiveNOW from FOX
The New York Police Department says at least 5 people were shot along the West Indian Day Parade route on Monday. source
Democratic Sen. Jessica Ramos jumps into crowded NYC mayoral race as Adams dogged by federal probes
State Sen. Jessica Ramos on Friday joined the ranks of Democratic candidates vying to unseat Mayor Eric Adams in next year's primary election as the incumbent mayor and his administration become embroiled in multiple federal investigations. Ramos, 39, announced his candidacy for mayor the day after Police Commissioner Edward Cabán, an Adams appointee, resigned following […]
NYC bar owner says James Caban tried to ‘extort’ him over NYPD enforcement: report
A Brooklyn bar owner is reporting that the twin brother of fired Police Commissioner Edward Cabán tried to “blackmail” him when he asked for help fleeing the NYPD last summer. Shamel Kelly He told NBC New York He was introduced to James Caban, the brother of a top police officer, by a city hall official […]
NYC council passes slavery reparations legislation to ‘yield material solutions’ from US history
Protests erupt in California over shelved compensation bill Janelle King, co-chair of Win for America Action, spoke about the Kamala Harris campaign's efforts to garner endorsements from labor leaders, Democrats' efforts to defend Harris' “change in tone,” and protests in California over a shelved reparations bill. New York City will soon become the largest U.S. […]
NYC inmate escapes from custody at hospital after virtual appearance before judge
An inmate with a lengthy criminal record escaped from the hospital minutes after appearing virtually before a Bronx judge Thursday morning, according to police and court records. Police said suspect Jose Lopez, 37, a repeat offender, escaped from police custody in Mott Haven around 11:52 a.m. while being held at NYC Health Lincoln Hospital. About […]
NYC Council pass bill to create task force to study reparations for black residents
New York City Council members on Thursday passed a controversial bill that would create a reparations task force in New York City, a measure that could lead to proposals to spend billions of dollars of taxpayer money in reparations for slavery and racial injustice. The bill passed the full City Council on Thursday by a […]
NYC needs to stop worrying about optics of NYPD and just pick the overall best cop
New York City's police department is in a tough spot as Police Commissioner Edward Cabán resigns amid growing allegations of a federal corruption investigation. The NYPD has been a model for police departments in the U.S. and abroad because of its meritocratic principles that encourage and drive excellence in talented people, ideas, strategies and technology. […]
NYC home invaders tie up, pistol-whip residents in heist of $20K, watches and handbags: cops
Three Brooklyn residents were tied up and beaten by a group of greedy robbers on Thursday, who stole their watches, handbags and $20,000 in cash, police said. Authorities said four robbers broke the front window of a home near 20th Avenue and 78th Street in Bensonhurst around 4 a.m., tied up the three residents and […]
NYC school goes into lockdown over report of gunman leaving shaken parents railing against phone ban
Unsubstantiated reports that a gunman had barricaded himself inside a Manhattan high school led to the school being placed on lockdown on Thursday, with upset parents lashing out at a ban on cellphones after the scare. At 9:40 a.m., a 911 call was made to Louis D. Brandeis High School reporting that an unknown man […]