In a matter of minutes, an emotionally disturbed 49-year-old woman, later identified as Pamela Cisneros, was shot dead by cops in Times Square after she stabbed two victims, one fatally. Cops said she refused to drop her weapons when confronted by cops around 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 31. ( Photo: Citizen) Woman Shot Dead by NYPD, After Stabbing Two and Killing One in Times Square Horror A deranged woman waving two butcher knives was shot dead by the NYPD in Times Square after stabbing two people, killing one,... News 04 Sep 2026 | 05:59
Arson Charge after Man Sets Self on Fire inside Hudson Square Tower A 63-year-old man from Brooklyn was arrested and charged with arson after setting himself on fire inside a Hudson Square... News 31 Aug 2026 | 06:34
A youth soccer league game in progress is underway on the Gansevoort Peninsula Athletic Field in Hudson River Park on Aug. 25. Earlier that morning, a machete-wielding man appeared, telling a coach he was there to protect the park. ( Photo: Amber Roldan) Machete Man, NYPD Respond to Hudson River Park Harassment Report The NYPD—and a concerened citizen nicknamed “Machete Man”— have stepped up their presence at a Hudson River Park soccer field... News 25 Aug 2026 | 05:09
Police closed areas of Times Square after a shooting took place in the afternoon of June 18. One teen has been arrested. ( Photo: Citizen) Teen in Custody After Two Shootings in Times Square, 8th Ave Crowds were seen fleeing Times Square after shots were fired by a teen suspect who tried to flee before being taken into... News 19 Jun 2026 | 12:48
NYPD officials announced that they will be on increased alert against sex trafficking in NYC due to World Cup tourism and told residents and visitors to be wary of warning signs. ( Credit: NYPD) NYPD Issues World Cup Sex Trafficking Alert, Increases Monitoring NYPD officials announced that they would be increasing their online monitoring and patrolling for sex trafficking in the... News 19 Jun 2026 | 11:59
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced record low numbers for murders and shooting incidents since the start of 2026 June 3. (Credit: NYPDPC on ‘X’) Citywide Crime Falling Says NYPD but Manhattan a Mixed Bag Batman would be proud as major crimes have continued to decline in Gotham this year. But there were some unsettling trends... News 05 Jun 2026 | 01:25
NYPD officers will work 12 hour shifts from July 1 to July 7, to combat heightened activity during an event-packed week, Commissioner Tisch announced May 27 in an internal memo. ( Photo: Jacqueline Gordon) Tisch Increases NYPD Shifts to 12 Hours, Anticipates ‘Heightened Threat Environment’ NYPD officers will work extended shifts, 12 hours, in the first week of July, to hopefully preempt increased criminal activity... News 29 May 2026 | 10:29
A photo of victim Abdul Saleh and his young son was taped to the RIP sign outside Sal’s Deli on E. 13th St. and Ave. B. He also had a young daughter. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Shooter Arrested, Charged with Murder of Beloved Deli Worker A 28-year-old involved in the shooting death of beloved deli worker Abdul Saleh was arrested on Sunday, April 26 shortly... News 28 Apr 2026 | 12:42
Four suspects sought in gunpoint carjacking, March 23. ( Photo: NYPD) Gunpoint Carjacking in East Village, NYPD Seeks Four Suspects The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in ascertaining the identities and whereabouts... Crime Watch 06 Apr 2026 | 09:17
The suspect was being held at 100 Centre St. when he experienced a medical emergency and died. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Shoplifting Suspect Dies in NYPD Custody While Awaiting Arraignment A 51-year-old man died while in police custody on March 21 after being arrested on a minor shoplifting charge. Vincent Thoms... News 24 Mar 2026 | 03:30
A teenage counterprotestor reportedly threw a nail bomb at an anti-Muslim rally held by a far-right agitator on Saturday, March 7, and is now being investigated by the federal government for “ISIS-inspired terrorism.” ( Photo: Federal Complaint ) NYPD Arrests Two Men for Tossing Bomb at Anti-Muslim Protest A chaotic and nearly deadly scene unfolded outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday, March 7, as an anti-Muslim protest hosted... News 10 Mar 2026 | 09:20
Captain Allen Kirmss is taking over the 17th Pct on the East Side of Manhattan from deputy inspector Maggie Clamp who is taking over the Midtown North command. ( Photo: 17th Pct X) New C.O.s Takes Reins at 17th Pct. on East Side and Mid-town North in Hell’s Kitchen The new commanding officer of the 17th Pct. is Captain Allen Kirmss, a 16 year veteran of the NYPD who was most recently... News 26 Jan 2026 | 04:06
At the Detective Steven McDonald Memorial Mass, the McDonald family and Police Commissioner Tisch (center). ( Photo: Detective’s Endowment Association) NYPD Detective Steven McDonald Memorial Mass Held at St. Pat’s The annual memorial mass for NYPD Detective Steven McDonald was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.... Voices 12 Jan 2026 | 11:55
Sig Sauer Air Pistol recovered at West Village shooting scene. Inset: Sig Sauer M17 9mm handgun. ( Photos: NYPD, Sig Sauer; Straus News markup) NYPD: Man Shot Dead in West Village After Pointing Imitation Gun at Cops The second NYPD-involved shooting to occur under the new Mamdani administration occurred in the West Village on Thursday... News 12 Jan 2026 | 10:04
New York City Mayor Eric Adams swears in Jessica Tisch as the next commissioner of the New York City Police Department on Nov. 25, 2024. Tisch, a billionaire heiress, is a well-known philanthropist for Jewish causes who often wears a Star of David at public appearances. ( Photo: Michael Appleton / Mayor’s Office) Why Jessica Tisch Agreed to Stay on as Top Cop under Mamdani NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who has served a year as the city’s top cop under Mayor Eric Adams, emailed the entire police... News 21 Nov 2025 | 03:12
