School Crossing Guard Killed by Dump Truck in Queens Promoted Posthumously to Community Coordinator

School Crossing Guard Killed by Dump Truck in Queens Promoted Posthumously to Community Coordinator

What you should know A school crossing guard who was fatally struck by a dump truck in Queens in October was posthumously promoted Thursday during an NYPD ceremony. School crossing guard Krystyna Naprawa was posthumously awarded the rank of Community Coordinator. Naprawa, 63, was on duty near the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard … Read more

New York Police Officers Rescue 12 People from Burning Building in Brooklyn

New York Police Officers Rescue 12 People from Burning Building in Brooklyn

What you should know Officers Mark Kalwa and Vincenzo Rallo ran inside. Langston Hughes Houses in Brownsville last week after passing by the complex and spotting a fire on the fourth floor. Due to the fire, officers were unable to take the elevator. So instead, they used the stairs to make rescue after rescue. In … Read more

Yarwuin Madris Arrested in Connection to Times Square Police Assault

Yarwuin Madris Arrested in Connection to Times Square Police Assault

What you should know Another man believed to be connected to the police assault in Times Square last month was arrested Tuesday morning, three law enforcement officials familiar with the matter told NBC New York. Eighteen-year-old Yarwuin Madris was arrested Tuesday by NYPD detectives and Homeland Security Investigations agents at a building in the Bronx, … Read more

Seven people charged in connection with Times Square police assault.

Seven people charged in connection with Times Square police assault.

What you should know Seven people have been charged with felonies and other charges in connection with last month’s assault on police officers in Times Square, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Thursday. His office presented the case to a grand jury this week amid growing pressure over his decision not to seek bail for … Read more

ICE Arrests, Deportations, and Prosecutions in Times Square Police Attack

ICE Arrests, Deportations, and Prosecutions in Times Square Police Attack

What you should know A group of people, including immigrants, were caught on video attacking two New York City Police officers in Times Square last month. So far more than half a dozen people have been arrested in this case. Most were released on bail, sparking outrage among senior police officers and the governor’s office. … Read more

Citywide Cellphone Robbery Ring: 7 Migrants Arrested in NYPD Raid

Citywide Cellphone Robbery Ring: 7 Migrants Arrested in NYPD Raid

NEW YORK — Seven migrants were arrested, including several Monday morning in an NYPD raid in the Bronx targeting a crew behind a citywide robbery pattern, the NYPD said. Police believe they are part of group responsible for a citywide pattern of cellphone robberies. Some of the stolen goods were recovered in the raid, police said. Police … Read more

Venezuelan Migrant Ringleader Arrested in NYPD Raid on Citywide Robbery Pattern

Venezuelan Migrant Ringleader Arrested in NYPD Raid on Citywide Robbery Pattern

NEW YORK — Seven migrants were arrested, including several Monday morning in an NYPD raid in the Bronx targeting a crew behind a citywide robbery pattern, the NYPD said. Police believe they are part of group responsible for a citywide pattern of cellphone robberies. Some of the stolen goods were recovered in the raid, police said. Police … Read more

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Preparing Charges for Grand Jury After NYPD Officer Attack in Times Square

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Preparing Charges for Grand Jury After NYPD Officer Attack in Times Square

What you should know Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said his office is preparing to present charges to a grand jury on Tuesday after two New York City Police officers were attacked by a group that included immigrants in Times Square last weekend. In a statement issued a week after the attack, Bragg also acknowledged … Read more

NYC District Attorney Dodges Questions About Release of Assault Suspects; Governor, Police Officials Speak Out on Controversial Case

NYC District Attorney Dodges Questions About Release of Assault Suspects; Governor, Police Officials Speak Out on Controversial Case

What you should know District Attorney Alvin Bragg refused early Friday afternoon to answer questions from our sister network NBC New York about the case and why several immigrants accused of assaulting police were released without bail. He did not respond when asked if he thought not applying for bail was a mistake, but instead … Read more