NYC Criminal Justice: Beyond Rikers to Public Safety Concerns
New York City's criminal justice system is criticized for its leniency towards repeat offenders, with concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of parole and diversion programs.
Controversy Surrounds NYC’s New Antisemitism Czar Phylisa Wisdom
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's appointment of Phylisa Wisdom as NYC's antisemitism czar sparks backlash due to her past comments on Israel and Gaza, coinciding with a sharp rise in local anti-Jewish hate crimes.
Sara D. Roosevelt Park: NYC’s New Drug Hub, Crime & Safety Battle
Addicts, displaced from Washington Sq. Park, now congregate at Sara D. Roosevelt Park due to homeless sanctuaries, leading to open drug use, burglaries, and safety fears for families. Residents decry a "vicious cycle" of ineffective enforcement.
NYC Crime Drops: Major Felonies Decline in New York City
New York City saw a decrease in major felonies, including murders, robberies, and assaults, according to Mayor Eric Adams' report. Crime also declined in public spaces and transit systems.
NYC’s Row Hotel to Stop Housing Migrants: Crime & Costs
New York City's Row NYC hotel, a controversial migrant shelter costing $5.13M/month, will close. Over $8B spent since 2022 due to Biden's policies, fueling crime concerns and resident complaints.
NYC High School Student Attacked at Train Station
NYC high school student brutally attacked at a Queens train station by fellow students after being terminated from William Cullen Bryant High Institution. Two teens arrested, charged with attempted gang assault.
Never Walk Alone NYC: Safety App for Pedestrians
Pamela Garber launches 'Never Walk Alone NYC,' a safety app pairing pedestrians for safer commutes in New York City, inspired by personal experiences and concerns over street safety. Aims for city revenue.
Commissioner Tisch, brandish NYPD’s data to shame Albany into ending recidivist scourge
Bail reform resulted in the release of over 2,000 career criminals from city jails in the space of just a few months, from October 2019 to January of 2020 — exactly when NYC crime began its historic rise after almost 27 years of steady declines.