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NYC reports fewest murders on record through April, violent crime declines in Bronx

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch gives her State of the NYPD address on Feb. 10, 2026. Police are rolling out a summer crime-prevention plan in hopes of maintaining a historic d...

NYC murders at lowest level in decades as antisemitic hate crimes spike, NYPD stats reveal

Major crimes dipped in the five boroughs so far this year, including historic lows in murders despite spikes in hate crimes.

New York crime ‘revolves’ around recidivists — as state’s laws release danger onto our streets

Another New Yorker was made the victim of the city’s revolving-door criminal justice system last week.

NYC crime plunges — with murders at all-time low — as NYPD boss credits ‘unprecedented’ hiring of more cops

Crime is down across New York City so far this year, with April setting records for the fewest violent crimes in NYPD history.

‘LEFT HIS BRAINS ON THEM SHEETS’: NYC Gang Boss Gets Life For Double Execution

Feds say Staten Island gang leader John Pena bragged he “walked off like I was John Gotti” after murdering a former associate The post ‘LEFT HIS BRAINS ON THEM SHEETS’: NYC Gang Bo...

Subway crime down, but underground murders, robberies surge: NYPD data

Violence is up in the Big Apple’s transit system – with robberies and murders surging – even as overall crime underground is down, according to NYPD data.

Mercy for the Guilty, Cruelty for the Innocent in New York’s Subway System

The latest slaying in the New York City subway highlights yet again how most violent crime is preventable. On Thursday, “ex-Broadway dancer” Rhamell Burke allegedly shoved 76-year-...

Former NYPD Detective Who Helped Robbery Crew That Targeted Westchester Homes Gets Prison

A former NYPD detective who admitted accepting bribes to help a violent burglary crew that targeted homes across the country, including in Westchester County, avoid law enforcement...

NYC murders, shootings at record low amid tragic killing of baby girl

New York City has concluded the first three months of the year with the lowest number of murders ever recorded for that time period, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYPD touted Thursd...

NYC’s most crime-ridden park revealed in startling stats: ‘My most hated’

A 22-year-old undergrad recalled several instances of unwanted sexual advances from perverts who tried to expose themselves to her in the park — as well as one terrifying encounter...

Gruesome Hudson Valley Gang Murder Lands Leaders Decades In Prison: Feds

Three New York gang leaders who ordered murders in and around New York City were sentenced to decades in prison, federal authorities announced Tuesday, April 7.The 18th Street Gang...

Why NYC keeps getting safer despite Mamdani and Albany

Every law-abiding New Yorker should applaud Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch for achieving new lows in major crime. 

Harlem teen charged in chaotic 125th Street shooting that drew NYPD fire

NYPD night patrol. Yandel Ortiz, 18, was awaiting trial in an armed robbery case when police arrested him Monday in connection with the shooting. [ more › ]

How violence skyrocketed in New York state prisons

NY1 has been investigating the state prison system for months.

The lesson of NYC crime dropping is that ‘no bail’ is a terrible mistake

Crime in NYC began its historic rise in 2019 when bail reform was passed, releasing thousands of career criminals onto our streets.

Early Addition: Organized crime is allegedly still thriving in New Jersey

Because officials say motorcycle gangs have usurped the mafia, here are your early links: Knicks comeback, Cybertrucks don't float, AI-generated video of Hochul as a South Park cha...

NYPD releases new transit crime data as patrols increase

NYPD crime statistics report year to date transit felonies are down 1.5 percent and assaults are down 5.5 percent.

Victim stabbed on subway during attempted robbery in Lower Manhattan

It happened aboard a southbound number 4 train at the Wall Street station at 12:31 p.m. on Tuesday.

NYC teen with robbery rap sheet stabs 18-year-old in Times Square area attack: authorities

A teenager was stabbed multiple times near Times Square on Sunday night, according to police.

Brooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops

The suspect in an anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime in Brooklyn earlier this year was apprehended this weekend for alleged fare evasion in the Bronx, police reported. According to police sour...

Brooklyn teen charged with murder of 15-year-old boy at Queens playground

NYPD car in New York, the United States of America on July 8th, 2024. Police arrested Zahir Davis, 18, after he returned to the United States from Jamaica on Friday night. [ mo...

Voters in New York Getting What They Voted for Good and Hard

It's a Pattern: Bail Laws Release Danger Onto Streets

Another New Yorker was made the victim of the city's revolving-door criminal justice system last week.

How much longer will NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani let the NYPD keep a lid on crime?

For the entirety of his time in politics, Mamdani has been staunchly pro-crime.