Lift the Pride Parade’s unjust restriction on gay NYPD officers
For the fifth year in a row, organizers of the city’s Pride Parade have decided to prohibit officers from marching in their uniforms. Gay officers are required to distance themselves from their NYPD affiliations if they wish to take part. The reasoning given by NYC Pride’s Heritage Arm is that they want to avoid an […]
Crime decreases in NYC, but there’s a prolonged rise in ‘underreported’ offenses, according to new NYPD data.
Crime Trends in New York City While there’s been a notable decrease in major crimes, New York City is still grappling with a concerning rise in reported rapes, especially over the past year. Recent figures released indicate that murders fell by almost 14% in the second quarter, with robberies down over 7.8%, and felony assaults […]
NYPD narcotics Detective First Grade John Hourican retires after a distinguished 35 years of service
NYPD Detective Retires After 35 Years of Service An NYPD drug officer, who rose through the ranks in the Bronx bicycle unit, has retired after a notable career spanning 35 years. Detective John Hourican was honored on Thursday at PSA 6 in Harlem. The event was attended by approximately 100 friends, family members, and colleagues […]
Effort to secure pension for children of fallen NYPD officer Miosotis Familia slows in Albany: ‘It’s shameful’
Pension Bill for Murdered NYPD Officer’s Children Stalled The effort to secure pensions for the children of slain NYPD officer Miosotis Familia has hit a frustrating snag, prompting criticism from some lawmakers who are calling the situation a “disgraceful” political maneuver. Following Familia’s tragic death in 2017, state senator efforts were made to provide police […]
$30,000 reward available for information on suspect linked to firebombing NYPD vehicles
A reward of $30,000 is available for information leading to the whereabouts of a suspect tied to an anti-Israel protest who allegedly set fire to nearly a dozen NYPD vehicles, resulting in approximately $800,000 in damages earlier this month. Jakhi Lodgson-McCray, a 21-year-old with a history of protest-related arrests, is believed to have ignited fires […]
Police union representative who supported many officers and 9/11 NYPD families is retiring after over 42 years.
Retirement of Beloved NYPD Union Official A respected police union official, who played a significant role in supporting NYPD families during their grief following the 9/11 attacks, is set to retire on Thursday. Danny Tyrelli, 62, the first vice president of the New York City Police Compassionate Association, reflected on his more than 42 years […]
Person who assaulted court officers frequently aimed at NYPD: sources
A man armed with a knife seriously injured two judges in Manhattan, narrowly missing vital arteries. This incident highlights his long-standing hostility toward law enforcement. Jonathan Wall, who alarmed two officers with video footage during proceedings at Manhattan Crown Court on Monday, has lodged over seven complaints against the NYPD, as noted by law enforcement […]
Respected NYPD trainer of top Emergency Service Unit steps down after over two decades
After more than two decades of dedicated service, the esteemed instructor of the NYPD Elite Emergency Services Unit bid farewell to the department on Thursday. Sergeant John Flynn’s formal send-off took place at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, a location where he has trained many current officers of the unit. Numerous emergency services officers gathered […]
Zohran Mamdani gets a car bomb threat in a disturbing voicemail, leading to an NYPD investigation for a hate crime.
Threats Against NY Legislator Investigated by NYPD A disturbing voicemail was left at the office of state legislator Zohran Mamdani, where the caller made threats, including mentioning a bomb for his car. This incident occurred on Wednesday and has drawn the attention of the NYPD’s hate crimes squad. The unidentified individual left two voicemails that, […]
Suspect who set NYPD cars on fire identified as anti-Israel protester, police say
A suspect in a recent arson incident involving nearly 12 NYPD officers in Brooklyn has been identified as Jakhi Lodgson-McCray, a 21-year-old linked to anti-Israel protests, police reported on Wednesday. The NYPD has shared images of Lodgson-McCray across social media as they search for the individual who reportedly set fire to 11 police cars, causing […]