NYPD and FBI New York Fight Asian Hate with New Joint Public Awareness Campaign
Year-to-date as of July 11, 2021, as compared to last year, anti-Asian hate crimes have increased by 395 percent. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Renames Personnel Housing Facility After NYPD/USCG Reserve 9/11 Hero Vincent G. Danz
Danz served as a Coast Guard Reservist at Coast Guard Activities New York, as well as an NYPD officer at the Emergency Services Unit in the Bronx. He responded on 9/11 to aid victims and lost his life when the World Trade Center collapsed. Keep Reading
Former NYPD Officer Charged with Assaulting D.C. Cop with USMC Flagpole During Capitol Attack
Webster allegedly pinnned the officer to the ground while he forcibly trying to remove the officer’s face shield and gas mask. According to the affidavit, the officer could not breathe during the assault because he was being choked by his chinstrap. Keep Reading
The New York City Police Foundation Announce $1 Million Grant Program for NYPD Precincts
Known as “50 Grants for 50 Precincts,” the program will solicit proposals from NYPD precincts across the five borough, with 50 recipients to be selected to receive up to $20,000 each. Keep Reading
Internal NYPD Memo Warns Officers About Threats from Terrorists, Extremist Groups
Just this past June, three NYPD officers were attacked in Brooklyn. One was stabbed and two were shot in what’s been described as an Islamic terrorist attack. Keep Reading
Prosecutors Say June Knife Attack on NYPD Officers in Brooklyn Was ISIS Inspired
A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment Wednesday against 21-year-old Dzenan Camovic for a knife attack on NYPD officers during a protest on June 3 in Brooklyn, an attack that prosecutors describe as ISIS inspired. Keep Reading
Attack on NYPD Officers Being Investigated as Possible Act of Terrorism
An unprovoked stabbing attack of a New York Police Department officer that ended with two other officers with gunshot wounds and a suspect in critical condition is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism. Keep Reading
2 Men from Ohio Busted with Cache of Weapons During NYC Protests
Authorities are praising the protesters -- whose tip helped police catch two men from Ohio, who were looking to incite violence in New York City. Keep Reading
Jewish Community in America ‘Afraid in a Way We Have Never Been Before,’ Orthodox Union Tells Congress
"We are under threat of violence as we walk down a city street or enter our synagogues to pray or shop in a supermarket for kosher groceries," Diament says at hearing on growing anti-Semitism. Keep Reading
New NYPD Counterterrorism Chief Is First Woman to Lead Bureau
It's not hard to spot the office of Chief Martine Materasso, the first woman to lead the NYPD's Bureau of Counterterrorism. It's the one with Wonder Woman collectibles. Keep Reading
NTAS Bulletin: Homegrown Violent Extremists ‘Could Capitalize’ on Iran Tensions and Attack
Mayor notes "Iranian proxies have previously scouted out in New York City targets – Hezbollah, in particular." Keep Reading
25-Strong NYPD Racial and Ethnic Motivated Extremism Unit Launches
De Blasio's administration will also convene community and faith leaders from all backgrounds to develop a longer-term, grassroots strategy to combat anti-Semitism. Keep Reading
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HSToday Honors Community Stars: 2019 Mission Awards
From dozens of nominations, these awards select people from across the nation who are supporting America in their communities in tangible, beneficial ways, and we are proud to recognize each one. Keep Reading
ISIS Adherent Charged with Planning Stabbing or Bombing Attack in Queens
Chudhary identified the pedestrian bridges over the Grand Central Parkway to the Flushing Bay Promenade and the World’s Fair Marina as locations for attack. Keep Reading
WATCH: NYPD Officers Pelted with Water, Bucket in ‘Reprehensible’ Videos
"The NYPD kept New Yorkers safe through the heatwave and last night's outages. We won't tolerate this kind of disrespect," says mayor. Keep Reading
Cops Conduct Fewer Probes Involving Muslims and Other Religious and Political Groups, Says NYPD Monitor
A police official said the report should refute “assertions that the NYPD engages in unwarranted surveillance of political groups or the Muslim community.” Keep Reading
WATCH: Mourners Say Farewell to 9/11 Responder and Hero Luis Alvarez
"I will not stand by while friends with cancer from 9/11 are valued any less,” Alvarez testified alongside advocate Jon Stewart at a June 11 hearing. Keep Reading
NYPD’s Luis Alvarez, Resolute Champion for 9/11 First Responders, Dies at Age 53
"I will not stand by while friends with cancer from 9/11 are valued any less," Alvarez testified alongside advocate Jon Stewart at a June 11 hearing. Keep Reading
Fourth NYPD Officer Dies by Suicide in the Last Three Weeks
Recent crisis has caused all levels of police leadership to speak out on the need for cops to look after their mental health and that of their colleagues. Keep Reading
Times Square Plot Suspect Got Lasik for Better Attack Vision, Says Criminal Complaint
On June 6, Alam met the individual he believed was going to sell him firearms and was shown two Glock 19 pistols with obliterated serial numbers. Keep Reading