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the hub

Bronx congressman demands action to dismantle open-air drug market in the Hub

By Michelle Rachel Mullen

EMS chief listens to NYPD radio

Over and out: NYPD radio encryption shuts out volunteer and EMS first responders

By Todd Maisel

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Housing & Homelessness

Bronx honors 17 killed in Twin Parks apartment fire on third anniversary

By Emily Swanson

Mayor Eric Adams

Crime

FIRST ON amNY: Mayor Adams expected to unveil $163 million investment to curb youth crime at state of the city address

By Dean Moses

Attorney General James revealed the findings of a major Medicaid fraud investigation, reporting shady dealings among at least 55 transportation companies statewide.

Bus-ted! Attorney General unveils major Medicaid fraud investigation targeting transportation companies

By Jada Camille

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn borough prez candidate’s campaign treasurer pleads guilty in $400K fraud scheme

By Lauren Rapp

Emergency medical workers at scene with NYPD

Over and out? Emergency medical crews denied NYPD radios in move that unions say endangers the public | EXCLUSIVE

By Todd Maisel

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Rep. Ritchie Torres blasts Gov. Hochul over subway crime

By Emily Swanson

Former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey

Courts

Ex-NYPD top uniformed cop Maddrey’s home raided by federal agents: Commissioner Tisch

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Rev. Kevin McCall and other advocates kneel on the F train platform at the Stillwell Avenue-Coney Island station on Dec. 26, 2024 for a vigil to honor the woman who was burned alive at the station four days earlier.

Brooklyn

Advocates hold prayer vigil in Brooklyn for woman burned alive on F train, demand officials stem violence on subways

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Queens

New laws require DOT to consult FDNY and notify council on roadway closures and parking changes

By Athena Dawson

Firefighter reps made a call to action after congress ripped apart a bill that would see the health costs of the rank and file suffering from 9/11 illnesses paid for until the year 2040.

NYC firefighter unions demand Congress fully fund 9/11 health care, and ‘never forget’ sacrifices of those who worked during recovery

By Dean Moses

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch hastily replaced NYPD Chief of Internal Affairs Miguel Iglesias late Saturday night amidst sexual misconduct accusations that rocked the department and saw former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey hand in his resignation.

NYPD shakeup: Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch ousts internal affairs chief amid Maddrey sexual misconduct allegations

By Dean Moses

NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey

NYPD shakeup: Maddrey out as Chief of Department amid sexual misconduct allegations; Chell takes his spot

By Robert Pozarycki

NYPD drone in flight

NYPD’s eye-in-the-sky drone program violated its own public disclosure policy, inspector’s report finds

By Robert Pozarycki

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Bronx DA urges lawmakers to tighten cannabis and retail theft laws to protect small businesses

By Emily Swanson

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Mayor unveils program to address violent crime on 10 targeted NYC blocks

By Emily Swanson

Suspects who allegedly vandalized an F train Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Vandals plastered Brooklyn F train with protest posters possibly tied to Daniel Penny trial and Jordan Neely’s death

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Lower Manhattan stabbing scene

Housing & Homelessness

New York pols denounce ‘racist’ Lower Manhattan stabbing that left migrant teen dead

By Dean Moses

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Bronx pet shop owners fear statewide sales ban will hurt businesses, fail to protect animal welfare

By Emily Swanson

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Queens

DA Melinda Katz and NYPD announce takedown of 11 ‘worst of the worst’ gang members in Queens

By Colum Motherway

Rikers Island

Rikers Island ruling: Federal judge finds NYC in contempt of reform decree, ‘inclined’ to putting jail under receiver

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Governor Kathy Hochul and Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz unveiled on Tuesday a takedown of suspects allegedly responsible for $2 million in stolen retail goods.

Queens

Fashion police: Queens couple busted for stealing and dealing $2 million in hot retail merchandise ahead of Black Friday

By Dean Moses

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Queens

CM Holden applauds initiative to combat ‘growing menace’ of illegal scooters and mopeds in Glendale and Ridgewood

By Colum Motherway

More from Around New York

rapes

Rapes continue to surge across the Bronx, all other major crimes on the decline

The Stonewall Community Foundation, seen here at the NYC Pride March in 2025, is stepping up to fund more than a dozen LGBTQ organizations as part of its Reclaiming Our Power initiative.

Stonewall Community Foundation rolls out grants for LGBTQ organizations under ‘Reclaiming Our Power’ initiative

Mayor Eric Adams started the new school year on Sept. 4 at the new HBCU Early Prep High School in Jamaica, which opened its door for the first time to more than 100 ninth-graders.

Mayor Adams cuts ribbon at new HBCU Early Prep High School in Jamaica

NY: Rally to Save United Senior Center of Sunset Park

Crisis averted: United Senior Center of Sunset Park to reopen after $1M in city, state aid