Mamdani advocates for a ‘Community Safety Department’ following the NYPD’s shooting of a mentally ill individual.
Mayor Pushes for Community Safety Bureau Amid Controversial Shooting Details seem to be lacking, at least for Mayor Zoran Mamdani. On Tuesday, he reiterated his call for establishing a somewhat ambiguous “Community Safety Bureau” in light of a troubling shooting involving a mentally ill man by New York City police. However, specifics on how this […]
Introducing two of NYPD’s new assistant chiefs: ‘Developed a passion for policing’
One deputy chief was motivated by the September 11 attacks, while the other follows a family tradition. Aaron Edwards and Charles Minch were recently appointed as new deputy chiefs of the NYPD during a ceremony at police headquarters in Lower Manhattan, though their journeys to this point have been quite different. At 45, Edwards was […]
Jessica Tisch remaining as NYPD’s chief is comforting — but it might not last long
After the election, a key question has been clarified: New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch will retain her position when Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani assumes office on January 1. This news brought some relief to many New Yorkers who were concerned about Mamdani’s previous stance on “defunding the police.” Under Tisch’s leadership, the city has […]
Justice Department needs to continue its inquiry into the NYPD’s disposal of rape cases
Department of Justice Investigates NYPD Special Victims Division The Department of Justice is considering an investigation into the NYPD’s Special Victims Division. This inquiry comes partly from experiences of survivors like myself. Nearly a decade ago, I found myself waking up in a Brooklyn hospital, with no memory of how I got there. My head […]
Lara Trump Cautions Voters About the Risks of Overlooking Mamdani’s Background, Highlighting the NYPD’s Familiarity with Him
Concerns About Political Statements in New York City Lara Trump, who is Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law and a host on Fox News, expressed concerns about the political landscape during a segment on Wednesday. In a discussion about Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy, Sean Hannity pressed Trump about how voters in the city should react to Mamdani’s past statements […]
City initiates plan to increase drone usage following NYPD’s 200th subway surfing arrest: ‘Next steps in community safety’
Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for increased aerial surveillance. This week, he introduced a new “Drone Operations Committee” aimed at coordinating and expanding the use of drones across the city. The committee, led by the Vice Mayor of Public Security, aims to bolster New York City’s leadership in this area, as noted in a recent […]
New York state legislators decide against the NYPD’s effort to restrict public access to radio communications.
NYPD’s Efforts to Block Public Access to Police Radio Communications Halted On Thursday, New York State Senators approved a bill that prevents the NYPD from restricting public access to police radio communications. The legislation is now set to be reviewed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The Keep Police Radio Public Act received support from both state […]
NYPD’s Tarik Sheppard, who called reporter a ‘scumbag,’ to retire
The former NYPD vice-committee, who is responsible for public information, once called the postreporter “F-King Scumbag” when asked to comment, but called it quits. Tarik Shepherd, New York’s best 21-year veteran, also applied for retirement Friday as he was fighting publicly with his boss during a photo shoot, a law enforcement source said. He is […]
NYPD’s Tisch rails against ‘system’ in honoring Jonathan Diller
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tish on Tuesday opposed the “broken criminal justice system” in the memorial masses to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the shooting death of hero police officer Jonathan Diller. The family, friends and colleagues of the tragic 31-year-old officer crammed into St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on Long Island, heard the gloomy […]
Hochul scrambles to fund NYPD’s $154M overnight subway staffing, as cops hit NYC trains after rash of violence
Gov. Cathy Hochul is still busy blocking funding for a $154 million raid on overnight subway trains by the New York City Police Department, even as the first wave of police stormed the tunnels this week. Only half of the cash needed for the six-month surge has been set aside, and Mr. Hochul asked for […]