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Opinion

Opinion: Oh, brother!

In New York City politics, it might be safer to be an only child.

News & Politics

Dems not ready to condemn NYPD commissioner amid FBI investigation

Rep. Jerry Nadler, Gov. Kathy Hochul and other high-ranking Democrats declined to call for Commissioner Edward Caban to step down before more information comes out.

Policy

Where do first responders turn when they need help?

An anonymous mental health care program created in 2019 for NYPD members could become the blueprint for a national program.

News & Politics

NYC paid $120,000 to settle police misconduct allegations against now-GOP candidate Alison Esposito

The former NYPD officer was sued twice over alleged wrongful arrests and is running against Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.

New York City

City posts final surveillance policy for gun detection scanners

The controversial scanners, which look like metal detectors, will be located in areas where the NYPD already does bag checks.

Technology

Evolv gun detection tech rolling out in NYC subway stations this week

“I am telling them they need to evolve and get it out, because I think it’s good technology,” Mayor Eric Adams said.

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NYPD officer database had security flaws that could have let hackers covertly modify officer data

The NYPD said no officer data was ever compromised, but it’s unknown how long the vulnerability existed.

Editor's Note

Editor’s Note: Save the Keep Public Police Radio Act

The bill failed to pass the Assembly, just as the NYPD plans to go full encryption by the end of the year, leaving New Yorkers and the press in the dark.

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Inspector general: Digidog dodged disclosures

A report found that the NYPD is still not complying with a four-year old surveillance technology oversight law.

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NYPD still racking up overtime and mum on social media posts

The New York City Council criticized police leaders for fiscal mismanagement and “unprofessional” posts.

Heard Around Town

Hochul: No plans to send National Guard to college protests in NY

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state stands ready to assist the NYPD if they ask, but she doesn’t believe the National Guard is currently necessary.

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How $1.2 billion in NYPD civil litigation case settlements and monetary awards went unreported

An investigation of public records shows the Law Department’s mandated reporting has not provided full transparency.

News & Politics

Adams says crime is down as he takes aim at NYPD critics

Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban announced that crime in the subways is actually down, despite public perception of a crime spike.

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Adams defends NYPD’s 'right to have an opinion'

The mayor responded to the department’s criticism of a journalist on X

Policy

Company behind gun detection tech previewed in subway faces multiple lawsuits and federal investigations

Evolv, whose weapons detection scanners were recently demonstrated by Mayor Eric Adams, is being investigated by the SEC and the FTC for allegedly making misleading statements about what its technology can do.

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Adams rings public safety alarm bells, but says city is not “out of control”

The killings of an NYPD officer and an individual on the subway tracks on Monday pointed to a trio of public safety issues for the city, according to the mayor.