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New York City police are investigating a disturbing pattern of knife attacks that have taken place over the past several days in Brooklyn, leaving three people injured and prompting renewed concerns about public safety across the borough. According to the NYPD, the incidents occurred on three consecutive days, each involving an unidentified suspect armed with a sharp blade. The attacks were reportedly unprovoked, with victims targeted while walking alone in residential and commercial areas. Authorities say the assailant fled the scene in each case before officers arrived. The victims sustained non-fatal injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.…

New York City is witnessing a surge in civic engagement ahead of its 2025 mayoral election, with more than 160,000 voters casting their ballots during the weekend of early voting — an unprecedented figure signaling shifting voter dynamics across the five boroughs. According to the New York City Board of Elections, this year’s turnout marks a significant increase compared to the same period in previous election cycles. The data also highlights a notable demographic shift, with older voters representing a larger share of early participants than in past years. Election experts suggest that this surge among older residents reflects growing…

In an exclusive interview with WABC-TV, the leading candidates in New York City’s 2025 mayoral race — Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa — outlined their strategies to tackle crime and improve public safety across the five boroughs. All three candidates agreed on maintaining Jessica Tisch as the New York Police Commissioner, citing her operational expertise and reforms in modernizing the NYPD’s technology and neighborhood policing systems. Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner, emphasized addressing the root causes of crime through community investment, affordable housing, and youth programs. Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent, focused on rebuilding public trust in…

The New York City mayoral race took an unexpected twist this week after Brooklyn City Council member Inna Vernikov, a Republican, publicly shifted her support to independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, breaking ranks with her own party’s nominee. According to campaign insiders, Vernikov’s endorsement is part of a broader effort by some Republican figures to counter the growing momentum of Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, whose progressive platform has energized a large segment of the city’s electorate. Vernikov’s decision has stirred debate within Republican circles, with some viewing the move as a pragmatic attempt to consolidate votes behind a stronger challenger to…

New York City police are investigating a high-profile burglary in Queens, where three thieves disguised as construction workers made off with an estimated $3.2 million in valuables. According to law enforcement sources, the suspects — wearing reflective safety vests and construction helmets — broke into a private residence at approximately 2:20 p.m. The burglars stole a large quantity of jewelry and a safe, escaping the scene before authorities arrived. Police confirmed that no one was inside the home during the incident and that no injuries were reported. Detectives are now reviewing nearby surveillance footage and canvassing the neighborhood to identify…

New York City is witnessing an unprecedented surge in civic participation as more than 297,718 voters cast their ballots during the first four days of early voting across the five boroughs, according to the latest data released by the city’s Board of Elections on Tuesday. This figure marks a dramatic rise compared to the same period in the 2021 election, when early voter turnout was roughly five times lower. Election officials attribute the increase to a combination of heightened political engagement, competitive local races, and expanded awareness campaigns encouraging early participation. The surge has been especially notable in Brooklyn and…

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has inaugurated a new, state-of-the-art facility in the Bronx, dedicated to supporting victims of sexual crimes and strengthening the city’s response to gender-based violence. The $5.8 million center marks a significant step toward providing survivors with comprehensive, compassionate care and improving investigative coordination. Located within the Bronx’s Special Victims Division, the facility integrates multiple programs under one roof—combining law enforcement, forensic, medical, and psychological services. Officials say this approach will ensure victims no longer have to navigate multiple agencies or retell their traumatic experiences repeatedly. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban emphasized…

Authorities in Manhattan have launched an investigation after the body of a woman was found wrapped in a plastic bag on a sidewalk in the East Harlem neighborhood early Tuesday morning, sparking alarm among residents and renewed concern about safety in the area. According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), officers responded to a 911 call around 6:15 a.m. near Park Avenue and East 124th Street, where sanitation workers discovered a large black bag emitting a strong odor. Upon inspection, officers confirmed it contained the body of an adult woman. Detectives from the Manhattan North Homicide Squad and forensic…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has filed an official appeal with the New York Court of Appeals, seeking to overturn his conviction in the widely publicized “hush money” case, marking a pivotal moment in one of the most politically charged legal battles in recent U.S. history. Trump’s legal team submitted the appeal on Tuesday morning, arguing that the trial was “legally unsound” and that prosecutors overstepped state authority by treating what they described as “routine business entries” as criminal acts. The filing claims that “serious procedural errors” occurred during the Manhattan trial, which ultimately found Trump guilty of falsifying business…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has officially filed an appeal with the New York Court of Appeals, seeking to overturn his conviction in the high-profile “hush-money” case, a legal battle that continues to intertwine national politics with New York’s judicial system. Trump’s legal team submitted the appeal on Monday, arguing that the trial was “fundamentally flawed” and that the court had “allowed political motivations to override due process.” The case, which centered on alleged payments made to silence adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign, resulted in Trump’s conviction earlier this year on multiple counts of falsifying…