New York City|News|
Feds Raid Home Of Ex-NYPD Top Official Jeffrey Maddrey
On Dec. 20, Maddrey, resigned after a lieutenant accused him of coercing her into sex in exchange for overtime approval.
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Boy, 17, Shot Outside NYC School: NYPD
The incident happened near Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Man Charged For Gracie Mansion Break-In, Filmed Ordeal
The suspect apparently filmed the break-in and was found inside a bedroom with several stolen items, including an ornament.
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Subway Shover Charged With Attempted Murder, Victim Critically Injured
Surveillance videos captured the incident, and the suspect could be seen pushing the victim as he appeared to be looking at his phone.
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New York City|News|
10 Wounded In NYC Nightclub Shooting, Suspects Still At Large
About 15 people were standing outside the nightclub waiting to get in when four men approached the line and opened fire on the group.
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Queens, NY|News|
Sunnyside Starbucks Employees File Petition To Unionize
The 46-09 Queens Blvd location filed its petition with the National Labor Relations Board
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New York City|News|
Annual NYC Top Dog Gala Honors NYPD K9 Unit Members, Handlers
The event honored four members of the NYPD K9 Emergency Services Unit and their handlers.
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'Stay Warm, Stay Safe' Clothing Event Gives Back To LGBTQIA+ Community
The event aimed to provide essential items to LGBTQIA+ individuals facing economic hardship and social inequities, officials said.
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NYC New Year's Eve Ball Drop In Times Square: What To Know
The forecast for Tuesday night has called for heavy rain, and streets around Times Square were shut down this morning.
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New York City|News|
6 People Shot During Shooting At NYC Store: Police
A 12-year-old girl was shot in the leg and a 40-year-old mother was shot in the stomach.
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New York City|News|
Woman Set On Fire On NYC Subway Identified: NYPD
The victim was killed after being set on fire by Sebastian Zapeta-Calil on Dec. 22.
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Woman Charged After Newborn Baby Found Abandoned Outside NYC Building
The woman has been charged with reckless endangerment and abandonment of a child.
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Man Shot In The Head During NYC Robbery Dies: Police
On Monday, the man succumbed to his injuries from the Dec. 19 incident and was pronounced dead.
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Queens, NY|News|
NYPD Identify Woman Killed After Crash Sends Cab Onto NYC Sidewalk
The 51-year-old woman was pronounced dead at Jamaica hospital.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Boy, 16, Critically Injured In NYC Street Stabbing
The incident happened at the intersection of Carrol Street and Rochester Avenue in Crown Heights.
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Newborn Baby Found Abandoned Outside NYC Building: NYPD
The infant was found wrapped in a blanket inside a tote bag.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Beats Woman At Bus Stop In Brutal NYC Attack: NYPD
The victim was standing at a B10 bus stop when an unknown man pushed her to the ground and began repeatedly punching her in the face.
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Queens, NY|News|
Man Fatally Struck While Checking Car After NYC Expressway Crash
The 56-year-old victim was transported to New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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NYC Businessman Will Plead Guilty In Mayor Adams' Federal Case
Erden Arkan, a co-owner of KSK, a Brooklyn-based construction firm, plans to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge.
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NYPD Sergeant Found Dead, Fatally Shot Himself In Car On NYC Street
The victim is believed to be a 44-year-old police officer who had worked in Queens.
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