Reporter triumphs in traffic court, dismisses false NYPD tickets
A group of Brooklyn police officers recently made a mistake by stopping a car and issuing a fake traffic ticket to an unwitting reporter. This little saga began on a sunny April 12th while I was at the gym for a quick workout. I found myself pulled over by several young NYPD officers on a […]
Mamdani incorrectly spells the name of the NYPD officer who was shot in the back
New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani made a notable error by misspelling the name of a veteran NYPD officer who was shot recently. This slip-up occurred even after he visited the officer, a father of three, in the hospital. In a social media announcement, Mamdani mistakenly spelled Detective Robert Carroll’s last name as “Carol” three […]
Detective Robert Karroll of the NYPD shot in Crown Heights during Independence Day
Police Officer and Children Injured in Brooklyn Shootings During the Fourth of July weekend, a New York City police detective and four children were hurt in separate shootings in Brooklyn. Detective Robert Carroll, part of the NYPD’s Sex Offender Surveillance Unit, was shot in the back while interacting with an armed 18-year-old in Crown Heights […]
Homicides and shootings reach historic lows in NYC, according to NYPD data
New York City experienced a remarkable decline in homicides during the first half of this year, achieving its lowest count amidst a widespread decrease in serious crimes across the city. Recent NYPD statistics highlight this trend. By the end of June, there were 122 murders across the five boroughs, reflecting a nearly 25% drop from […]
NYC budget cuts proposed increase in NYPD personnel, says Mamdani
NYC Budget Excludes Police Staffing Increases New York City’s latest budget does not plan for authorizing more police positions, even though that had been a consideration. Mayor Zoran Mamdani, identifying as a democratic socialist, addressed reporters on Tuesday, sharing, “I’ve been discussing with all the commissioners ways to save costs. Together with Director Tisch, we […]
New NYPD recruit motivated to enlist because of a heroic detective who rescued him from a burning car accident.
Christian Leon, a new NYPD officer, joined the force in 2021 after a remarkable rescue by Detective James Fares, who saved him from a burning car. Leon expressed, “I wanted to follow in the footsteps of the heroes who saved lives.” Leon, now 24, graduated from the police academy recently, just under five years after […]
Key adviser to Eric Adams, Frank Carone, arrested as former NYPD officials face sweeping corruption investigations.
Frank Carone, a former key adviser to Eric Adams and notable political figure, was arrested on Wednesday as part of various corruption investigations, which also involved raids on several ex-New York City police officers. Reports indicate that Carone faced bribery charges following a search of his home by federal agents early in the morning. The […]
Former NYPD officer Michael DeCillis triumphs in New York’s Democratic primary
This is ‘great news’ for Republicans heading into midterm elections: Podcast host Yemisi Egbewole and Rich Zeoli discuss the ramifications of the Iran deal for the upcoming midterm elections. Zeoli believes the deal will be advantageous for Republicans by lowering gas and oil prices. Meanwhile, Egbewole expresses concerns about the deal’s potential impact on food […]
Teen driver charged with attempted murder for hitting NYPD sergeant with stolen vehicle
Teenager Arrested after Car Chase Ends in Shooting A young driver, 18-year-old Jayden Mendoza, was apprehended on Tuesday for allegedly striking an NYPD sergeant with a stolen car during a chase that took place over the weekend. This event culminated in Mendoza being shot by the officer involved. Mendoza now faces attempted murder charges, as […]
New documentary pays tribute to paralyzed NYPD hero Steven McDonald
Documentary on NYPD Hero Stephen McDonald Explores Forgiveness A new documentary titled “Saint of the City” focuses on Stephen McDonald, a paralyzed NYPD officer who became an emblem of forgiveness and peace. A decade after his passing, the film highlights his incredible journey from being a shooting victim in Central Park to an inspiration worldwide. […]