The Villager (New York, NY)

2 days ago | amny.com | Adam Daly

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help identifying these three individuals, who are wanted in connection with the June 4 assault on a scooter rider in Downtown Brooklyn. Police are looking for three people who allegedly beat a scooter rider over a parking spot in Downtown Brooklyn on Tuesday, according to police sources. On Friday, the NYPD released images of the alleged suspects behind the brutal assault, which occurred at about 4:47 p.m. on June 4 in front of a nail salon at 142 Lawrence Street.

2 days ago | amny.com | Adam Daly

A 42 year old man was pronounced deceased after being shot at Rockaway Parkway and Avenue N. Detectives in Brooklyn are searching for the suspect who fatally shot a man in the back early Friday morning, police said. According to the NYPD, the shooting occurred at about 1:52 a.m. June 6 at the intersection of Rockaway Parkway and Avenue N, in a residential area of Canarsie.

2 days ago | amny.com | Adam Daly

In a heated first debate of the Democratic primary for New York City public advocate Thursday night, incumbent Jumaane Williams and challenger Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar sparred over the office’s powers, allegations of workplace misconduct, and ties to Mayor Eric Adams.

2 days ago | amny.com | Adam Daly

A surveillance drone is used by a New York Police Department officer during the annual West Indian American Day parade in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S., September 2, 2024. REUTERS/Cheney OrrCity officials plan to launch a public dashboard later this year that will display the flight paths and mission details of NYPD drones, as part of a broader effort to expand the city’s drone program and address concerns around transparency and surveillance.

2 days ago | amny.com | Todd Maisel

Members of the state Legislature voted Thursday to approve the “Keep Police Radio Public Act,” which will give credentialed members of the media access to encrypted police radio. This comes after the NYPD completed encryption of its precincts, special operations, and several other frequencies this past year. While several citywide frequencies and transit radio remain open, encrypted radio has left many members of the media to guess whether particular calls were real or nonexistent.