Former NYC Aviation chief accused by NYPD pilots of discrimination
NYPD Pilots Sue Former Aviation Unit Chief Three NYPD pilots, including those who trained military Black Hawk pilots, have accused their former commander of workplace discrimination and unsafe practices. Joseph Medina, Vlad Ravich, and David Ebright filed a lawsuit against Winston Fezon in Manhattan Supreme Court, seeking unspecified damages. They allege retaliation for raising safety […]
2,500 NYPD officers to ensure safety at NYC’s lively J’Ouvert festival
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tish announced on Friday that the upcoming j’ouvert and West Indian American Day Parade will see the deployment of 2,500 police officers to ensure safety during the festivities. “This is the largest police presence we’ve seen this year, even surpassing the Times Square events and the Fourth of July,” she noted. Tish […]
Film explores the lives of the sons of NYPD 9/11 hero Joe Vigiano
The Legacy of a 9/11 Hero Goes Beyond Film The sons of NYPD detectives, who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, are now following in their father’s courageous footsteps. Opening at select theaters on Friday, the film “Twin Towers: Legacy” tells the story of Vivi Viguiano, who picks up the family tradition after the […]
Driver of box truck with no license plate arrested in hit-and-run death of off-duty NYPD officer.
A box truck driver, lacking a license plate, has been arrested following a hit-and-run incident involving an off-duty NYPD officer riding his motorcycle home from work, according to police reports. Authorities identified the driver as 30-year-old Carlos Almanzar Toribio, who was apprehended hours after a violent collision on the westbound Brooklyn Keynes Expressway. This occurred […]
Former NYPD Inspector Claims Trump Administration Can Cut Funding to States Not Requiring Truckers to Speak English
Transportation Secretary’s Warning on English Proficiency for CDL Holders Former NYPD inspector Paul Mauro expressed on Wednesday that Transportation Secretary Shawn Duffy has a strong legal basis for potentially withholding funds from states that do not ensure that those seeking commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) can speak English. Duffy issued a warning on Tuesday that federal […]
Suspected carjacker from Queens experiences a health incident at NYPD precinct: images
A suspect with a long history of criminal behavior, Kevin Debuisson, faces multiple charges after an attempted carjacking incident in Queens. This follows a situation where an NYPD detective was injured due to “friendly fire.” The shooting took place as officers were responding to the chaotic scene on Saturday. Debuisson, 28, was seen smiling as […]
Mamdani, a candidate for mayor of NYC, has had his claims about NYPD staffing examined for accuracy.
Mamdani Faces Criticism Over NYPD Staffing Remarks Zohran Mamdani, a candidate for mayor in New York City, recently received pushback from local crime experts regarding his views on staffing issues within the New York Police Department (NYPD). In a post, Mamdani expressed his thoughts on why the NYPD struggles to retain officers. Rafael A. Mangual, […]
NYPD introduces close to 1,100 new recruits to the academy – the biggest group in nearly ten years
NYPD Welcomes New Recruits The NYPD has recently welcomed around 1,100 new recruits to the Police Academy, marking a significant milestone. The class, comprising 1,093 individuals, represents the largest influx of recruits since 2016, setting a new record under Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. It’s estimated that the total personnel within the NYPD will rise to […]
Undocumented immigrant shot by NYPD officer during robbery spree had deportation order from ICE.
A man who was an undocumented immigrant was shot and killed by a police officer during a robbery attempt on Sunday. Rahoin Soto, aged 30, had previously been ordered to face deportation after an arrest for theft in May but was released back onto the streets. Records indicate that Soto entered the U.S. illegally through […]
Off-Duty NYPD Officer Shoots Armed Illegal Immigrant on Moped, Leading to Death
New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers fatally shot a 30-year-old undocumented immigrant after he allegedly brandished a firearm at them on Sunday night. According to NYPD Deputy Director Eric Pagan, two men on mopeds approached the officers outside a residence shortly before 10 p.m. During this interaction, one man exited his moped, and when […]