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New York City police are cracking down on the illegal solicitations of costumed performers in Times Square, arresting Spiderman, Iron Man and Elmo over the weekend.
Read More →The de Blasio administration on Wednesday formally dropped New York City’s appeal of rulings in lawsuits involving the NYPD’s use of stop-and-frisk tactics.
Read More →"There is no denying on the videos which have surfaced . . . what is seen is interference on the part of onlookers -- maybe relatives and friends, people in general -- who shouldn't be interfering," said Bratton. "That interference certainly exacerbates the situation, raising the officers' tension . . . that is of concern.
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The three law enforcement officers were in the process of executing an arrest warrant in a NYC neighborhood when the shooting started. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening. The suspect was shot and killed by police.
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A 25-year-old man dressed as Spiderman allegedly struck an officer attempting to arrest him for causing a disturbance over payment for a photograph.
Read More →A senior NYPD official said one change under discussion was the expanded use of Taser stun guns, which are available to a small number of New York officers but have been controversial there and elsewhere because of the risk they can pose to people with heart problems and other medical issues
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“I can’t breathe! I can’t breathe!” Eric Garner, 43, repeatedly screamed after at least five NYPD officers took him down in front of a Tompkinsville beauty supply store when he balked at being handcuffed.
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A day after completing the Yonkers Police Department's K-9 Academy, Rookie, Ramapo (N.Y.) PD's newest service dog, made his first save, locating a missing New City teenager.
Read More →A freelance videographer has settled a civil rights lawsuit against the Suffolk County (N.Y.) Police Department, after he was arrested following an order by a police sergeant to stop taping the arrest of a suspect.
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Vescio turned just as a Toyota Camry slammed into an Acura on the other side of the pump,, and then into the pump itself. The pump fell on top of Vescio, who was injured as he was knocked to the ground.
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