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Police & Fire

Protesters against NYPD gang database at City Hall
Manhattan

Advocates call for NYPD gang database to be abolished as police brass call it an instrumental tool: ‘This is about oppression’

By Dean Moses
The formerly incarcerated and the families of those still behind bars rallied in Midtown and Albany on Thursday to demand a deep culture reset in prisons and jails in the aftermath of the Robert Brooks beating as Governor Hochul announced the arrest of staff involved in the caught on video attack.
Manhattan

Midtown rally seeks prison culture reform as Hochul announces charges against guards in inmate Robert Brooks’ prison murder

By Dean Moses
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Queens

CM Williams pushes for DOI oversight of FDNY amid discrimination concerns

By Athena Dawson
US Attorney Danielle Sassoon
Police & Fire

US Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigns as top Manhattan prosecutor days after Trump’s DOJ orders Mayor Adams indictment dropped

By Robert Pozarycki
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The Bronx

Residents hold second rally against South Bronx migrant shelter

By Emily Swanson
Trans activists protest NYU Langone pause on gender-affirming care
Health

‘Blood on your hands’: Thousands protest NYU Langone halt of trans youth gender-affirming care after Trump order

By Dean Moses
NYPD commissioner and chief of detectives discuss ICE raids
Housing & Homelessness

ICE raids: NYPD says migrants shouldn’t fear law enforcement – unless they are criminals

By Dean Moses
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The Bronx

Electeds pledge support for migrants following ICE raid that rattled Highbridge community

By Emily Swanson
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The Bronx

City confirms 2,200-bed South Bronx shelter will open in February despite opposition during heated meeting

By Emily Swanson
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Housing & Homelessness

South Bronx shelter plan sparks outrage as residents and officials push back

By Emily Swanson
Site of new Chinatown jail
Police & Fire

Chinatown jail could not be completed until 2032 — five years after 2027 Rikers closure date

By Ethan Stark-Miller
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch criticizes laws allowing dangerous criminals to remain on the streets during a press conference Wednesday.
Crime

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch calls for laws to be changed to prevent repeat offenders from walking the streets

By Dean Moses
Mayor Eric Adams touted on Wednesday that over the course of his administration, the NYPD has taken some 20,000 illegal guns off the streets of the city as he heads into reelection season. 
Manhattan

Mayor touts that NYPD has removed 20,000 illegal guns off city streets throughout his administration

By Dean Moses
Mayor Adams and NYPD Chief talk about enhanced NYC subway safety efforts
Police & Fire

NYC subway safety: Enhanced overnight NYPD patrols begin as Mayor Adams outlines state-backed security strategy

By Ethan Stark-Miller
Jan. 6 protesters at the U.S. Capitol
Police & Fire

These New Yorkers arrested and prosecuted for roles in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection pardoned by President Trump

By Robert Pozarycki
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The Bronx

Bronx County Bar president Sergio Villaverde aims to reform courts and strengthen community ties

By Emily Swanson
Gov. Kathy Hochul shakes hands with subway transit officers
Crime

NYC subway safety: Hochul promises $77M to put cops on overnight trains – but is the NYPD stretched too thin?

By Dean Moses
Police pull over a driver.
Police & Fire

Chase ‘brake’: NYPD Commish Tisch bars unnecessary street pursuits in latest policy shift

By Dean Moses
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The Bronx

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

By Michelle Rachel Mullen
EMS chief listens to NYPD radio
Police & Fire

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.
Police & Fire

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

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