Mayor Eric Adams

Two NYPD officers shot trying to apprehend a criminal with a violent history

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BROOKLYN, NY – Two officers from the New York Police Department (NYPD) were injured in a shooting incident in Brooklyn, as they attempted to apprehend a suspect with a history of violent crimes. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Melvin Butler, allegedly seized a firearm from one of the officers and shot at them during an arrest attempt related to an assault on his mother. The incident occurred in a Brownsville apartment building around 3:30 p.m., …

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Teen gets stabbed in the stomach at school

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BROOKLYN, NY – Metal detectors will be operational at Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn starting Wednesday morning. The installation comes after a 15-year-old student was stabbed by a peer, forcing authorities to seize multiple dangerous items from the premises, and increasing safety concerns within the school community. The incident resulted in severe injuries to the victim, and another student has since been arrested in connection. Parents and students are expressing concern with sending …

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New York to use National Guard to ‘stabilize’ migrant locations after West African charged with sexual assault

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In the wake of sexual abuse allegations, the National Guard has been summoned to western New York. The accused is a migrant who was part of the controversial resettlement program initiated by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Erie County officials have pointed the finger at a third-party contractor, hired by New York City to oversee the migrant hotel operation, for potentially obstructing local police investigations into the assaults. They are urging the Biden administration …

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