New York AG Declines Criminal Charges in Ulster County Police Shooting of Daniel McAlpin, Urges Mental Health Protocol Reforms
NY AG's office found no criminal charges warranted against officers in Daniel McAlpin's fatal shooting. McAlpin was armed and non-compliant during a mental health crisis. The report suggests NYSP improve mental health crisis protocols.
Nationwide Scam Hits Businesses with Fake One-Star Reviews as Extortionists Demand Payment
Extortionists are targeting small businesses by flooding them with one-star Google reviews and then demanding money to stop. Victims struggle as fake reviews harm their ratings and livelihoods, despite Google's efforts to address the problem.
ICE Targets NYPD Officers with Recruitment Ads Amid Staffing Shortages and Political Tensions in New York City
ICE launched ads targeting NYPD officers, offering respect and bonuses, amidst NYPD staffing shortages and tensions with the election of critic Mayor-elect Mamdani. Some view the strategy as divisive in the current political climate.
Brooklyn Community Mourns Teenager’s Death as NYPD Seeks Crown Heights Homicide Suspect
A 16-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The NYPD is actively seeking the suspect and asks the public to provide any information to help with the investigation.
Illuminate Education Settles for $5.1 Million Over Data Breach Affecting Millions of Students in New York, California, and Connecticut
Illuminate Education, Inc. settled for $5.1 million after a data breach exposed millions of students' information, with inadequate data security measures found by Attorney Generals of New York, California, and Connecticut.
Manhattan Man Indicted for Identity Theft in Murray Hill Apartment Scam
Anthony Pittman was indicted for using a stolen identity to fraudulently obtain and sublet a Murray Hill apartment, facing charges including Identity Theft and Criminal Possession of Forged Instruments.
Five Alleged Brooklyn Biker Gang Members Indicted on 52-Count Charge Including Attempted Murder After East Flatbush Shooting
Five members of the Street Knights Motorcycle Club were indicted on 52 counts, including attempted murder tied to an East Flatbush shooting. Three were injured; the NYPD and the Brooklyn DA's office are involved in the prosecution.












