Keechant Sewell, the chief of detectives for the Nassau County Police Department, was introduced Wednesday by NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams as the next NYPD commissioner — the first woman to lead the department and its third Black commissioner. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.


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New York City officials said a homeless man allegedly went on an unprovoked stabbing spree across town in Manhattan Monday, killing two men and a woman.

NYC stabbing suspect arrested by cop who hails from LI

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries is accused of running an international sex trafficking and prostitution ring. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Using his power, his wealth and his influence to traffic men'

Prosecutors say it is "quite likely" that New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face two more charges and have co-defendants added to the case.

NYC mayor 'quite likely' to face more charges, prosecutors say

New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges of bribery, wire fraud and soliciting contributions by a foreign national. 

Charges against Adams date back to 2016

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Of 261 requests by federal immigration enforcers so far this year, the Adams administration has rejected all but 11.

NYC used to help deport thousands. This year's total: 11

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Supporters hope the plan — City of Yes, one of Mayor Eric Adams' signature policy initiatives — will make a dent in the city's historic record-low, rental housing vacancy rate: 1.4%.

Zoning change clears way for NYC plan aimed at more rental housing

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer faces identity theft conspiracy and other felonies related to the handling of government records, federal prosecutors said.

FBI: ICE officer charged for allegedly sharing sensitive department data

Christopher Brown expressed sympathy for Nazi ideology in social media and posted threats to the Jewish community, prosecutors said.

Aquebogue man sentenced to 10 years for possessing firearm to be used in antisemitic attack

Tisch, who has been serving as sanitation commissioner, will be the second woman to occupy the top NYPD post.

Jessica Tisch named NYPD commissioner, mayor says

Police said Rich Wong was shot in the leg, then returned fire and killed the suspect. Wong left the hospital to applause from fellow officers.

NYPD officer wounded in Queens gunfight released from hospital

A bystander was hit by a stray bullet in an exchange of gunfire between the officer and the suspect, according to the NYPD's chief of detectives.

NYPD officer shot in leg, robbery suspect dead, police say

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NewsdayTV's Drew Scott and Newsday columnist Joye Brown break down the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and discuss what could happen next.

'Bribery, conspiracy and fraud'

On Thursday, Manhattan federal prosecutors hit Mayor Eric Adams with five counts of bribery, wire fraud and solicitation of a contribution from a foreign national.

'I will continue to do the job for 8.3 million New Yorkers'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on federal charges according to two people familiar with the matter.

Adams: 'These charges would be entirely false'

Former senior members of the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention, Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino, are accused of taking part in a scheme involving almost $200,000 in bribes to expedite clients' inspections.

'That's classic pay-to-play coruption'

The FDNY honored added the names of 32 firefighters who have died of 9/11-related illnesses to its memorial wall in a ceremony Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'My dad, he was a hero to us all'

NYPD Sgt. Christopher Leap is back home in Babylon after he was shot and wounded along with his partner after pursuing a suspect in Manhattan.

'I'm doing fine'

Wounded NYPD officer Christopher Leap arrived home in Suffolk late Thursday evening accompanied by family and members of the NYPD. 

Wounded NYPD officer Christopher Leap arrives home 

Plaza33, a pedestrian plaza outside of Penn Station, was unveiled on Monday.

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Bernardo Raul Castro Mata was arraigned Tuesday for allegedly shooting and wounding two NYPD police officers from Long Island earlier this month.

Queens DA: 'These police officers were just doing a traffic stop'

President Joe Biden's order Tuesday could mean fewer migrants moving to New York City and Long Island.

President signs executive order 

Opening statements began Monday in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump.

'It's a case as to bookkeeping'

ICYMI: Trump spoke to reporters at his namesake tower in Manhattan on Friday, his return to campaigning a day after he was convicted of trying to illegally influence the 2016 election by falsifying business records.

  'It's not hush money. It's a nondisclosure agreement.'

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