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One of the men believed to be responsible for a gruesome attack on the streets of London on May 22, 2013 (Photo: ITV News)

Security Tightened At Some NYC Sites After Soldier’s Brutal Murder In London

The NYPD has increased security at the British Consulate and other sites in New York, following an attack in London that left a soldier hacked to death.

4 hours ago

2012 Stop-And-Frisks By Race (credit: NYCLU)

NYCLU: Stop-And-Frisk Ineffective At Taking Guns Off Streets

The New York Civil Liberties Union has used the NYPD’s own statistics to dispute the police department claim that the stop-and-frisk program effectively takes guns off the streets.

12 hours ago

Police said Dan Contarino was attacked in the East Villageon May 20, 2013, jist the latest victim in a long line of recent attacks on gays in New York City. (Photo: CBS 2)

Victim Describes Horror Of Monday Night’s Anti-Gay Attack In The East Village

The incident happened around 5:20 a.m. Tuesday. Police said a gay couple, ages 41 and 42, were walking on Broadway near Prince Street when two men began yelling anti-gay slurs.

2013/05/21

(file / credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Months-Long Stop-And-Frisk Trial Wrapping Up

Judge Shira Scheindlin will rule on whether any changes are needed in the NYPD.

2013/05/20

Greenwich Village Fatal Shooting

2 Others Questioned, Released In Anti-Gay Bias-Driven Murder In Greenwich Village

Police have questioned and released two men who were with a suspect who allegedly shot and killed a man in Greenwich Village this weekend – all because he was gay.

2013/05/19

Paredes, 14, has been missing since Saturday morning. (Credit NYPD)

Cops On The Lookout For Bronx Teen Missing Since Early Saturday

Faberly Parades, 14 was last seen at home on the morning of Saturday, May 18. She has been described as 5’5″, 135-lbs, Hispanic, with brown eyes, and black hair.

2013/05/18

One World Trade Center as seen from West Street - May 17, 2013 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

NYPD Set To Spend $40 Million On Intense Security At World Trade Center

Security over style – that’s the argument NYPD officials are making as they plan to install barricades and barriers in the area surrounding One World Trade Center.

2013/05/17

Surveillance image of Feb. 2, 2013 Brooklyn rape suspect (credit: NYPD)

NYPD: Suspect Charged With Raping Woman Near Brooklyn College

Eric Dancy, 25, is also charged with assault, robbery, criminal sex act, sex abuse, unlawful imprisonment and other charges, police said.

2013/05/17

Drugs Hidden In Papa John's Pizza Box

Prosecutors: Pizza Delivery Man Also Delivered Cocaine

A Papa John’s delivery man is accused of selling cocaine, using his delivery gig as a cover for his sales.

2013/05/16

Surveillance images of four suspects wanted for stealing 20 pairs of pants from an Urban Outfitters store in Brooklyn (credit: NYPD)

Police: 5 Men Stole 20 Pairs Of Pants From Urban Outfitters Store In Brooklyn

The incident occurred around 8 p.m. March 26 at the Urban Outfitters on Atlantic Avenue in Cobble Hill.

2013/05/16

The charred body of Shaniesha Forbes, 14, washed up on Gerritsen Beach in January. (Credit: CBS 2)

Police: Man From Maine Charged In Death Of Brooklyn Teen

Christian Ferdinand, 20, from Limestone, Maine was arrested overnight and charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Shaniesha Forbes, police said.

2013/05/16

Ramarley Graham (credit: Image via CBS 2)

Judge Tosses Manslaughter Indictment Of NYPD Cop In Shooting Of Bronx Teen

On Wednesday, a judge found that prosecutors gave flawed instructions to a grand jury that indicted Officer Richard Haste. He pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges last year in connection with the death of 18-year-old Ramarley Graham.

2013/05/15

The Statue of Liberty as seen from the air over New York City (Photo credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Kelly Voices ‘Concern’ Over New Statue Of Liberty Security Procedures

Federal officials said visitors will now be screened on Ellis Island. NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said the only way to protect the statue is to screen passengers before they get on the ferries.

2013/05/15

Surveillance images of a man who allegedly stole $500 from a 3-year-old boy in the Bronx (credit: NYPD)

Police: Bronx Man Charged With Stealing $500 From 3-Year-Old Boy

Warren Hayes turned himself in to police on Tuesday and was charged with grand larceny in connection with the May 3 incident.

2013/05/15

Person Of Interest In Queens Stabbing (credit: NYPD)

Person Of Interest Sought In Fatal Stabbing In Queens

Around 3:50 a.m. Sunday, 21-year-old Stephen James walked up to police at Liberty Avenue and 123rd Street and told them he had been stabbed. He was taken to Jamaica Hospital where he died of his injuries the next morning.

2013/05/14

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