On Thursday, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that a lawsuit has been filed against the NYPD, alleging officers used excessive force and made false arrests during protests last summer.


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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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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

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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

An NYPD officer shot and killed a robbery suspect Tuesday in Queens during a gunfight that left both the officer and a bystander wounded.

Gunfight leaves suspect dead; cop, bystander wounded

The testimony came as defense lawyers put the homeless man's mental health history at the center of the case against Daniel Penny, a West Islip native.

Chokehold victim suffered from schizophrenia, wild mood swings, psychiatrist testifies

The lawsuit alleges that staffing, budget and training issues prevented correction officers from providing adequate care to 29-year-old Nikita Pertsev before he overdosed in his cell.

Mother of inmate who died at Nassau jail files $20M lawsuit

The mother of a man who died of a fentanyl overdose at the Nassau County jail alleges correction officers failed to provide adequate care for her son before he died.

Lawsuit alleges jail staff failed in overdose death

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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.

A look at the new Plaza33

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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