Mayor Eric Adams said that he watched the clip of the Staten Island clash and called the police commissioner, who quickly removed the officer from the street.
Tag: Police Department (NYC)
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Times Square Suspect Wanted to ‘Carry Out Jihad,’ Prosecutors Say
Trevor Bickford on New Year’s Eve attacked three police officers because he considered government agents and men of military age legitimate targets, authorities said.
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What to Know About NYC’s Plan for Mentally Ill Homeless People
In a big city, the number of untreated, severely mentally ill people is relatively small. But making sure they get the help they need feels like an enormous, intractable task.
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‘Nightmare’ Warehouse Fire Erases Evidence in Many Unsolved Cases
Lawyers say evidence in cold cases and bids for exoneration disappeared or was ruined when a Police Department storage facility in Brooklyn went up in flames.
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When a Violent Race Riot in Washington Square Park Roiled New York City
Four decades ago, a bat-wielding mob raged through Washington Square Park, leaving dozens injured and one dead. The violence lasted only 10 minutes, but the repercussions persist today.