Father and son police officers both had fortunate outcomes in NYPD shootings
Father and Son Saved by Bulletproof Vests Two members of the NYPD—a father and son—both found themselves spared by bulletproof vests after years apart in service. Andrew Yurkiw became part of the NYPD in 2012, following his father, Paul Yurkiw, who began his career on the force in 1982. The younger Yurkiw donned the NYPD […]
Top black NYPD leaders faced difficulties and achievements
NYC’s Highest-Ranking Black Officers Reflect on Their Journeys In celebration of Black History Month, three NYPD chiefs opened up about their experiences as the top-ranking black officers in the nation’s largest police department. Chief Benjamin Gurley, who leads the Bronx, Chief Christopher McIntosh of Queens South, and Chief Aaron Edwards, overseeing Midtown North, shared the […]
Increase in assaults on NYPD officers during Mamdani’s initial two months
Incidents of violence against police officers are increasing. In the initial months of Mamdani’s administration, assaults on NYPD officers rose by 3% compared to last year, which has left many in law enforcement angry, feeling that the mayor’s disrespectful attitude is undermining their authority. According to NYPD statistics, there have been 253 assaults on officers […]
Mayor Zohran Mamdani plays down NYPD snowball attack event
Mayor Minimizes Snowball Incident Involving NYPD New York City’s Mayor, Zoran Mamdani, has once again played down an incident where several NYPD officers were hit with snowballs during a recent snowstorm. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Mamdani was asked about this event yet again. He first acknowledged the police’s crucial role in handling the […]
Mayor Mamdani provides an inadequate response to NYPD officers targeted with snowballs
Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s Rocky Start The first 100 days are often pivotal for newly elected public officials, and New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani is feeling the heat. His rough start was highlighted again on Tuesday after he displayed a concerning lack of concern for an incident involving a police officer who was struck by […]
Mamdani Criticized After Crowd Assaults NYPD Officers with Snowballs
Accusations Against NYC Mayor Following Snowball Incident New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani is facing criticism for allegedly inciting anti-police sentiment after a crowd hurled snowballs at NYPD officers during the recent snowstorm. Footage captured at Washington Square Park shows some participants in a massive snowball fight targeting police officers. In response, the city’s police […]
Two men sought for throwing snow at NYPD officers spotted in new images
On Tuesday, the New York Police Department expressed their outrage by releasing images of two individuals wanted for assaulting on-duty officers with snow and ice during an incident involving a large group throwing snowballs in Washington Square Park. The department has indicated plans to share images of additional suspects in connection with the violent events […]
Zohran Mamdani downplays snowball incident involving NYPD officers and speaks against charges
Snowball Attack on NYPD Officer Downplayed by Mayor New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani made headlines on Tuesday for his comments regarding a snowball attack on an NYPD officer that occurred on Monday in Washington Square Park. He described the incident as a mere “snowball fight,” despite the officer suffering facial injuries severe enough to […]
Mamdani faced harsh criticism for his remarks about the NYPD.
New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani is under fire from lawmakers and police unions following a tumultuous snowball fight at Washington Square Park that turned aggressive against the NYPD. During a significant blizzard, some individuals began hurling snow and ice at officers. The situation escalated on Monday afternoon when crowds initially gathered for what seemed […]
‘Outrageous incident’: Bold group hurls snowballs at NYPD officers, several officers allegedly hurt — and it’s all captured on video
A group was filmed pelting New York City police officers with snowballs in Washington Square Park on Monday afternoon, leading to injuries among several officers, according to reports. Police responded to a call around 4 p.m. about a large crowd on the park’s roof. Officials mentioned that upon arrival, officers were struck with snowballs, resulting […]