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Eight wounded in Brooklyn July 4 barbecue shooting; four kids among victims
crime6 days ago

Eight wounded in Brooklyn July 4 barbecue shooting; four kids among victims

Eight people were wounded, including four children aged 6, 7, 12 and 14, when a gunman opened fire at a July 4 barbecue in Brooklyn’s Coney Island, then fled. A TEC-9-style firearm and shell casings were recovered; victims range from critical to stable, and no arrests have been made while investigators look for a possible nexus to a recent gang-related homicide on the same block. In a separate incident overnight, a Crown Heights detective was shot but not seriously injured.

Brooklyn Officer Shot in Crown Heights; 18-Year-Old Arrested
local6 days ago

Brooklyn Officer Shot in Crown Heights; 18-Year-Old Arrested

An NYPD officer was shot early Sunday in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a bulletproof vest stopped the wound. An 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody following a foot pursuit; a firearm was recovered and charges are pending. Bodycams were not activated during the rapid incident, and two other officers sustained minor injuries.

Eight Injured in Coney Island Fourth of July Shooting; Four Kids Among Victims
crime6 days ago

Eight Injured in Coney Island Fourth of July Shooting; Four Kids Among Victims

Eight people were shot in Brooklyn’s Coney Island during Independence Day celebrations, including four children aged 6, 7, 12 and 14. Two men and two women were injured and transported to hospitals; seven are stable while a 21-year-old woman is in critical condition. Police recovered a firearm at the scene and have not announced any arrests; the investigation is ongoing.

Brooklyn's Coney Island incident leaves eight shot, including four children
us-news6 days ago

Brooklyn's Coney Island incident leaves eight shot, including four children

Eight people were shot late Saturday in Brooklyn’s Coney Island, including a 6-year-old boy and a 7-year-old boy; a 21-year-old woman is in critical condition after being shot in the chest, with seven others in stable condition. A firearm was recovered at the scene and no arrests have been announced as investigators search for possible suspects.

Engaged at the Summit: Duo's Empire State Building Stunt Ends in Felony Charges
crime8 days ago

Engaged at the Summit: Duo's Empire State Building Stunt Ends in Felony Charges

Extreme climbers Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov ascended the Empire State Building’s spire, where Kuznetsov proposed with a banner before being arraigned on burglary, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief; investigators say the pair hid in the building, accessed restricted areas, and likely sought publicity and monetization for a documentary.

Mamdani Reverses NYPD Hiring Push Amid Budget Talks
politics9 days ago

Mamdani Reverses NYPD Hiring Push Amid Budget Talks

Mayor Zohran Mamdani reversed a plan to hire additional NYPD officers during budget negotiations, opting to keep the department at its originally authorized 35,000 headcount while pursuing new crime-fighting programs. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she could manage without more officers as the city grapples with budget constraints; current headcount is about 34,000, with Tisch previously aiming for 35,555 by the end of 2026. The move followed pressure from policing-reform advocates and progressive groups, underscoring Mamdani’s attempt to balance his campaign promises with governance and his relationship with the police leadership.

NYPD Memo Lays Out Swift-Kelce Wedding Run of Show at Madison Square Garden
entertainment9 days ago

NYPD Memo Lays Out Swift-Kelce Wedding Run of Show at Madison Square Garden

A New York Police Department memo titled “Taylor Swift wedding at Madison Square Garden” outlines the run of show for Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, including a July 2 rehearsal dinner at MSG for about 100 guests, a larger ~1,000-guest celebration on Friday, 4 p.m. doors for a sixth-floor cocktail hour, a 5:30 p.m. main-arena ceremony, and a reception potentially lasting until around 2 a.m.; performances by Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw are reported, with a castle-like set and possible after-party at a secret location. Reported attendees include Abigail Anderson, Zoe Kravitz, Ed Sheeran, Jack Antonoff and others; Forbes cites a rumored cost of at least $20 million, and hundreds of NYPD officers are expected to be stationed around the Garden to manage crowds.

Mamdani blindsides NYC Council with last-minute police cuts in record budget
politics9 days ago

Mamdani blindsides NYC Council with last-minute police cuts in record budget

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani blindsided City Council Speaker Julie Menin by cutting 580 promised NYPD officers from the city’s $125.8 billion budget, prompting a rushed, opaque budget approval and leaving lawmakers and New Yorkers unsure of what the final package contains as the police force faces shortages during a busy summer workload.

Pair scales Empire State Building for peace banner, kiss and mock proposal
world10 days ago

Pair scales Empire State Building for peace banner, kiss and mock proposal

Two masked climbers reached the Empire State Building’s 200-foot spire, unfurled a peace banner reading 'When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace,' and shared a kiss as a mock proposal before being taken into custody by the NYPD; no injuries were reported and charges are pending as investigators probe how they accessed the top.

Mamdani's NYC budget balloons to $126B, triggering fears of a looming fiscal crunch
politics10 days ago

Mamdani's NYC budget balloons to $126B, triggering fears of a looming fiscal crunch

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural budget nears $126 billion (about an 8.5% rise), balancing the books with roughly $6.1 billion in one-time tricks while leaving a looming multi‑billion-dollar gap for next year. The package increases funding for the NYPD, Department of Education, Homeless Services, and Health & Mental Hygiene, adds $350 million to reserves, and preserves housing vouchers only after progressive pushback. Critics warn the plan does not resolve the city’s structural budget issues, signaling more tense negotiations ahead.

New York City Budget Deal Clears Deadline, Skips NYPD Headcount Increase
us-news11 days ago

New York City Budget Deal Clears Deadline, Skips NYPD Headcount Increase

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a last-minute handshake on NYC’s nearly $126 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year, preserving current NYPD staffing levels while adding a new $175 million housing-voucher expansion run by the HPD to aid eviction-affected residents and shelter clients not covered by existing programs. The pact includes dropping a lawsuit related to previously approved reforms, moves spending toward education and social services, and was reached just before the July 1 deadline amid protests over police staffing, tax- and revenue-based funding debates, and calls to close a multibillion-dollar budget gap.

NYPD presence delays NYC pool openings, trimming summer swim time
local13 days ago

NYPD presence delays NYC pool openings, trimming summer swim time

New York City's decades-old rule requiring two NYPD officers to be on site before outdoor pools can open led to frequent delays last summer, with parks data showing police were late to 214 pool sessions (about three per day), cutting limited swim time amid lifeguard shortages; the NYPD disputes the figures, citing other reasons for delays like mechanical problems, and parks says there were no full-day closures due to staffing. Advocates call the policy wasteful for public access, while officials frame it as a safety measure. The 2026 season is approaching, with Red Hook Pool’s opening delayed by equipment damage.