Detectives in Times Square on Aug. 31 after cops shot dead an emotionally disturbed woman who refused to drop two butcher knives after stabbing two people, killing one. ( Photo: Citizen) Woman Shot Dead by NYPD, After Stabbing Two and Killing One in Times Square Horror A deranged woman waving two butcher knives was shot dead by the NYPD in Times Square after stabbing two people, killing one,... News 01 Sep 2026 | 10:15
Arson Charge after Man Sets Self on Fire inside Hudson Square Tower A 63-year-old man from Brooklyn was arrested and charged with arson after setting himself on fire inside a Hudson Square... News 31 Aug 2026 | 06:34
A youth soccer league game in progress is underway on the Gansevoort Peninsula Athletic Field in Hudson River Park on Aug. 25. Earlier that morning, a machete-wielding man appeared, telling a coach he was there to protect the park. ( Photo: Amber Roldan) Machete Man, NYPD Respond to Hudson River Park Harassment Report The NYPD—and a concerened citizen nicknamed “Machete Man”— have stepped up their presence at a Hudson River Park soccer field... News 25 Aug 2026 | 05:09
Madman wielding large meat cleaver, Wei Chan, was shot dead by NYPD inside 126 Ludlow St. ( Photo: Brian Berger, NYPD) Man Wielding Large Meat Cleaver Shot Dead by NYPD on LES A pleasantly warm summer afternoon of strolling, shopping, eating and drinking on the Lower East Side turned to horror on... News 24 Aug 2026 | 02:24
National Night Out Against Crime occurs on the first Tuesday of August and is celebrated in every precinct in the city. ( Photo: Sarah Gassel) Bomb Squad, Canine Dogs and Softee Stars of 6th Precinct’s National Night Out As the late summer sun set over the West Village, Charles Street awakened for the 6th Precinct’s National Night Out Against... News 09 Aug 2026 | 05:49
Cops, such as the those above during the Knicks championship finals, have been facing mandatory overtime during a summer of Knicks, Taylor Swift, FIFA World Cup and America’s 250 birthday. The PBA is blasting the Mamdani Administration for delaying checks for overtime pay. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) PBA Blasts NYPD for Lag in OT Pay Amid Crush of Events The New York Police Benevolent Association filed a grievance against the city amid pay delays tied to the mandatory overtime... News 03 Jul 2026 | 10:23
This 400-room hotel saw most of its guests evacuated onto Stone Street following an assault involving bear spray on the 20th floor. Two occupants were transported to an area hospital in stable condition. ( Photo: Double Tree by Hilton New York) FiDi Hotel Forced to Evacuate after Bear Spray Incident No arrests have been made thus far after a dispute over luggage prompted one woman to bear spray another woman, triggering... News 02 Jul 2026 | 02:31
Community members and the NYPD 6th precinct are preparing to speak at town hall meeting ( Photo: Isis O’Flynn-Shahaf) NYPD 6th Precinct Prepares for Pride Parade, Honors Officer Who Saved a Life Pride is around the corner, and the 6th police precinct said it is taking proper safety measures for the community. During... News 27 Jun 2026 | 04:47
NYPD officials announced that they will be on increased alert against sex trafficking in NYC due to World Cup tourism and told residents and visitors to be wary of warning signs. ( Credit: NYPD) NYPD Issues World Cup Sex Trafficking Alert, Increases Monitoring NYPD officials announced that they would be increasing their online monitoring and patrolling for sex trafficking in the... News 19 Jun 2026 | 11:59
3 EMTs Answered Call When Shots Rang Out on LES Standoff The radio transmission comes in jagged—voices overlapping, information incomplete, but urgency unmistakable. Barricaded suspect.... News 06 Jun 2026 | 08:48
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced record low numbers for murders and shooting incidents since the start of 2026 June 3. (Credit: NYPDPC on ‘X’) Citywide Crime Falling Says NYPD but Manhattan a Mixed Bag Batman would be proud as major crimes have continued to decline in Gotham this year. But there were some unsettling trends... News 05 Jun 2026 | 01:25
NYPD officers will work 12 hour shifts from July 1 to July 7, to combat heightened activity during an event-packed week, Commissioner Tisch announced May 27 in an internal memo. ( Photo: Jacqueline Gordon) Tisch Increases NYPD Shifts to 12 Hours, Anticipates ‘Heightened Threat Environment’ NYPD officers will work extended shifts, 12 hours, in the first week of July, to hopefully preempt increased criminal activity... News 29 May 2026 | 10:29
A photo of victim Abdul Saleh and his young son was taped to the RIP sign outside Sal’s Deli on E. 13th St. and Ave. B. He also had a young daughter. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Shooter Arrested, Charged with Murder of Beloved Deli Worker A 28-year-old involved in the shooting death of beloved deli worker Abdul Saleh was arrested on Sunday, April 26 shortly... News 28 Apr 2026 | 12:42
Four suspects sought in gunpoint carjacking, March 23. ( Photo: NYPD) Gunpoint Carjacking in East Village, NYPD Seeks Four Suspects The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in ascertaining the identities and whereabouts... Crime Watch 06 Apr 2026 | 09:17
The suspect was being held at 100 Centre St. when he experienced a medical emergency and died. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Shoplifting Suspect Dies in NYPD Custody While Awaiting Arraignment A 51-year-old man died while in police custody on March 21 after being arrested on a minor shoplifting charge. Vincent Thoms... News 24 Mar 2026 | 03:30
