The New York Police Department protects the city’s residents and visitors, enforcing laws, investigating crimes, and managing crises from the subway to the skyline.
Two climbers have been arrested after scaling the Empire State Building’s 1,454-foot antenna in a bid to propose marriage amid a banner promoting world peace. The event is ongoing in the sense that police are handling the aftermath and investigations are continuing.
Timber Pizza Co. has grown from a two-man mobile venture in Washington, DC, to nine locations and five mobile units, navigating capital constraints and the COVID-19 downturn while receiving industry recognition.
Over the past week, New York City has experienced multiple violent incidents on its subway system. A man has been shot by police after attacking three people with a machete at Grand Central Station, and a separate assault involved a man punching a worker at Rockefeller Center. Police are investigating these incidents as part of a broader pattern of violence.
Eileen Wang has pled guilty to one count of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, for operating the US News Center to publish pro-PRC material from 2020 to 2022. She has resigned as Arcadia’s mayor. Co-operating with authorities, Yaoning Sun has already received a four-year sentence.
Multiple incidents of antisemitic vandalism have been reported across Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan in recent days. Swastikas and other hate symbols have appeared on synagogues, homes, a park, and a university flag, prompting police investigations and public condemnation from city officials.
Sussex Police have identified three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton. Next of kin have been informed and formal identification is underway as investigators examine multiple hypotheses about how the women came to be in the water. The beach has reopened and authorities are urging calm while inquiries continue.
The NYPD has warned of unprecedented security demands this summer as World Cup, NBA Finals, Sail 250, and July 4 celebrations converge. Commissioner Tisch has authorized drone-mitigation plans and 12-hour shifts, while coordinating with the FBI and federal regulators to protect crowds across New York City.
A shipyard on Staten Island’s Mariners Harbor experienced a fire followed by a blast, seriously injuring a fire marshal and a firefighter and injuring more than a dozen others, including civilians. Officials say a civilian has died and investigations are underway as responders remain at the scene.
Groups of people have been filmed entering and exiting New York City sewers via maintenance holes at night. The NYPD and the Department of Environmental Protection are reviewing footage and say there is no damage to the sewer system; investigations continue with no arrests reported.
Videos show groups entering New York City’s sewer network, prompting investigations. Officials say the activity is illegal and dangerous while explorers describe the tunnels as historic yet hazardous. One veteran warns of gas, water, and infections; residents question motives as authorities review the footage.
President Donald Trump is attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Security around Madison Square Garden is heightened, with a no-bag policy and TSA-style screening. Fans are urged to arrive early as authorities coordinate a large safety perimeter around the venue.
President Donald Trump has attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, triggering heavy Secret Service security, street closures, a no-bag policy and the cancellation of an outdoor watch party. The Knicks are 2-0 in the series and ticket resale prices have surged into the thousands, locking many fans out of the arena.
The Knicks have clinched the NBA title, sparking celebrations across New York. Security around Madison Square Garden has intensified due to a presidential attendance, with perimeter controls and TSA-style screenings. Parades and watch parties are planned with limited outdoor viewing options.
Trump has attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden amid heightened security. Counter-drone measures are in place, and fans are urged to arrive early. The Spurs have defeated the Knicks 115-111, narrowing the series lead to 2-1.
The World Cup is underway with a heightened security posture. Federal and local agencies have deployed counter-drone measures in all host cities, aiming to prevent drone incursions near stadiums. The FBI, DHS and other agencies are actively training, monitoring, and ready to disable or land hostile drones as needed.
The Knicks’ playoff run has sparked a public feud between James Dolan and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over security measures and watch-party plans around Madison Square Garden. Dolan has criticized the city’s officials as hampering celebrations, while Mamdani’s office says safety protocols were approved and that the party would be scaled to fit restrictions. The dispute follows security measures tied to a high-profile NBA Finals game.
Video shows an egg being thrown at Victor Wembanyama outside a New York hotel as he returns after San Antonio’s Game 4 loss to New York. He confronts a taunter; 56 people are in police custody for charges including assault and disorderly conduct amid celebrations in the city.
A 51-year-old man, Paul Kueker of Niantic, Connecticut, has died after falling from an elevated seating area inside Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert. Witnesses reported he appeared intoxicated before the fall. The band and venue are offering condolences and grief support, while investigators continue to determine the cause of death. The event prompted the band to proceed with a Central Park show and to coordinate support for fans affected by the tragedy.
A French disinformation watchdog has linked the Israeli firm BlackCore to online campaigns that targeted elections in Scotland and New York, in addition to France’s local elections. The report ties BlackCore to a network amplifying content through automated accounts; authorities say the operations spanned Angola and Togo, with comments aimed at Scotland’s First Minister and the SNP.
An 18-year-old rider has died after a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park bolted, throwing passengers and topppling the carriage. The driver was reportedly photographed away from the horse; the incident has sparked renewed calls for safety reforms and a potential ban on horse-drawn carriages in the park.
A weekend of shootings in Chicago has drawn renewed calls for federal intervention. President Trump has urged Gov. Pritzker to request federal help, while local officials defend policing strategies. The city is suffering a surge in shootings and has reported multiple fatalities during Juneteenth weekend.
A spike in Chicago gun violence has intensified a clash between political leaders. Independent reports crime is up year-to-date with 198 homicides in 2026, while New York Post depicts the mayor’s transfemicide emergency as a distraction from broader city woes as shootings continue.
Pride events across the U.S. and Europe are unfolding as leaders push back on transgender rights and DEI policies. In New York and San Francisco, parades highlight activism over corporate spectacle, with hospitals facing pressure over gender-affirming care and organizers weighing participation amid federal subpoenas.
A Long Island Expressway coach bus carrying Royal Jordanian Airlines crew has crashed near Exit 16 in Queens. One crew member has died; the driver and a passenger are dead at the scene. Several others are hospitalized with varying injuries as investigators probe the cause.
Two Russian climbers have unfurled a banner atop the Empire State Building and staged a marriage proposal after reaching the antenna at 1,454 feet. Police have intercepted them; authorities say the stunt created danger to officers and the public. They were released without bail as the investigation continues.
AP reports Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have a high-profile wedding planned at Madison Square Garden this Friday, with a 5 p.m. start and potential 4 a.m. finish. Security details include a large scale street closure and heavy police presence amid a busy Fourth of July weekend and Sail 250 events. Rehearsal dinner is planned for Thursday; guests, decor, and officiants remain unspecified while fans gather outside MSG.
A Tibetan activist self-immolated outside the United Nations in New York to appeal for Tibetan independence. He has died in Bellevue Hospital. Authorities are investigating; activists and exiled media identified him as Lobga Rangzen, a 52-year-old Uber driver from eastern Tibet.