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Adams Zeroes in on Ghost Gun Manufacturer After Another Shooting
Backlash was swift — and mounting — after an accused turnstile jumper awaiting sentencing in a weapons case allegedly shot an NYPD officer in the Bronx following a chase Tuesday night, with the mayor saying he never should’ve been on the street. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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‘Who the Hell Will Protect Innocent NYers?' Backlash Mounts After Latest Cop Shooting
Backlash was swift — and mounting — after an accused turnstile jumper awaiting sentencing in a weapons case allegedly shot an NYPD officer in the Bronx following a chase Tuesday night, with the mayor saying he never should’ve been on the street. The officer, whose name has not been shared publicly, was released from the hospital hours after being shot…
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NYPD Shot in the Bronx: Police Officials
The officer was working with an anti-crime unit and was shot in the arm, according to police officials. The suspect was also shot, and was in police custody at the hospital.
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El Minuto 4/25 English Edition
The funds will go towards additional shelter beds and resources to help New Yorkers stay off the streets.
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Voters Back Bail Reform Changes, But Think Crime Won't Change – or Will Get Worse
New York voters strongly support recent changes to the state’s controversial 2019 bail reforms — but a majority also believe the changes either won’t affect the crime rate or could make it even worse. That’s the conclusion of a new Siena College poll released Monday, which showed that a majority of every demographic group surveyed favored tweaking the bail...
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New York Lawmakers Hash Out State's Budget Deal
Policy debates include rollbacks to a landmark 2019 law that largely did away with cash bail for nonviolent offenses, as well as the potential expansion of a law for people with mental illnesses. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Gas Tax Holiday and Alcohol-to-Go Coming to New York in Budget Deal
New York lawmakers finally settled on an overdue deal for the state’s new budget on Thursday, one that will include a gas tax holiday for most of this year. The budget, as introduced in the Assembly, would suspend portions of the state’s gas tax for both unleaded and diesel from June 1 to Dec. 31. The state now gets about…
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NY Bail Law Fight Emblematic of Democrats' Debate on Crime
A spike in violence during the COVID-19 pandemic has Democrats eager to show they’re tough on crime ahead of this year’s midterm elections
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NYC Comptroller: Crime Spike Is Not Because of Bail Reforms
New York City’s fiscal watchdog issued a report Tuesday refuting the claims of police leaders, unions and some politicians that bail reform is driving crime higher. Andrew Siff reports.
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Don't Blame Bail Reform for Higher Crime, NYC Watchdog Says
Two years into New York’s bold quest to eliminate pretrial incarceration for most crimes, state officials are considering abandoning some reforms amid public pressure to curb rising violence
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Community Outrage After Feces Attacker Was Freed Again
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, facing mounting pressure as subway crime mounts despite his new safety initiative, responded to one in a series of particular outrageous cases in recent weeks: The feces attack on a woman in the Bronx. NBC New York’s Marc Santia reports.
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Adams Responds to Release of Alleged Subway Feces-Smearer as Outrage Mounts
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, facing mounting pressure as subway crime mounts despite his new safety initiative, responded to one in a series of particular outrageous cases in recent weeks: The feces attack on a woman in the Bronx. But this one isn’t just about the subway. The man arrested and charged in that case, 37-year-old Frank Abrokwa...
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Man in Feces Assault and Previous Hate Crime Case Released Again
The man accused of smearing feces on an unsuspecting woman waiting for the subway is back on the streets again, after his second arrest in two days. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.
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Repeat Armed Criminal Released Again and Again from Jail — And Continued to Strike
A repeat gun offender was set loose by New York courts again and again even after he pleaded guilty — and police said he went on to commit additional robberies. The suspect is now behind bars, but some victims are asking: Why was he ever set free? NBC New York’s Jonathan Dienst reports.
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NY Voters Overwhelmingly Favor Tighter Bail Rules: Poll
New York voters overwhelmingly favor changing the state’s controversial bail reform laws to give judges more discretion to set bail, despite little enthusiasm among lawmakers for the change, according to a new poll released Tuesday. Some 65% of voters in a new Siena College poll said they supported tightening bail laws – and a majority or plurality of every single…
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4-Year-Old Boy Attacked by Man in Times Square
A random attack on a 4-year-old boy in broad daylight in the heart of the city led police to a suspect who has been arrested at least 40 times before. NBC New York’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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4-Year-Old Boy Punched in the Head in Times Square; Suspect Has Lengthy Record
A 4-year-old boy was randomly punched in the head in Times Square, and cops say the suspect has a lengthy rap sheet, with multiple arrests just this year. The incident happened just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the corner of 46th Street and Seventh Avenue. Police say a woman and her young child were in Times Square when an assailant…
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Mayor Adams Continues Bail Reform Law Battle in Albany
In his first trip to the state’s capital as NYC mayor, Eric Adams was unable to make any significant headway when it comes to tightening the state’s bail laws or any other changes he has been calling for. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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Mayor Eric Adams Asks for Bail Reform Rollbacks in Albany
NYC Mayor Eric Adams urged Albany lawmakers to tweak bail laws so that judges have the discretion to hold alleged gun criminals behind bars. Some of he lawmakers accused Adams of fearmongering. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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Accused NYC Teenage Cop Shooter Released on Bond
The teenager accused of shooting an NYPD officer in the Bronx earlier this month, while already on probation on another gun charge, has been released from custody on bond. Camrin Williams, 16, is accused of shooting a cop in the leg during a scuffle on Jan. 18; Officer Kaseem Pennan was treated and released within hours. (Though a minor, NBC…