#Four injured in three separate NYC shootings

#Four injured in three separate NYC shootings

“#Four injured in three separate NYC shootings” Four people were injured in three separate shootings across New York City on Saturday night — and one person was attacked and stabbed, the NYPD said. In Manhattan, two men were stuck by gunfire in front of a building on Madison Avenue, near East 111th Street just after…

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#Three injured in drive-by shooting in NYC

#Three injured in drive-by shooting in NYC

“#Three injured in drive-by shooting in NYC” A drive-by shooting left three men injured in The Bronx on Friday evening. Shots rang out in front of 940 Tiffany St. in the Foxhurst section around 7:30 p.m., the NYPD said. The victims are were taken to an area hospital where they are expected to survive the…

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#NYC corrections officer charged with gang assault

#NYC corrections officer charged with gang assault

“#NYC corrections officer charged with gang assault” A New York City corrections officer was arrested and charged with attempted gang assault, police said Friday.  Jimmy Wu, 28, was picked up around 9:40 a.m. on Friday for the June 27 attack, cops said.  The officer, whose been with the agency since 2017, is accused of participating…

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#Budget deal adds 5M in spending by former ThriveNYC

#Budget deal adds $115M in spending by former ThriveNYC

“#Budget deal adds $115M in spending by former ThriveNYC” The city budget deal struck Wednesday includes $115 million in added spending by the new city agency that grew out of first lady Chirlane McCray’s controversial, $1.25 billion mental-health initiative. The boost gives the Office of Community Mental Health — which Mayor Bill de Blasio created…

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#Now Democrats are tough on crime?: Goodwin

#Now Democrats are tough on crime?: Goodwin

“#Now Democrats are tough on crime?: Goodwin” Breaking-news alert: National Democrats are suddenly worried about the rise of violent crime. We know this because they’re blaming the bloodshed on Republicans.  The previous strategy, meaning before Monday, was a mix of denial and excuse-making, but it wasn’t working. How could it when thousands of people are…

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#End the anarchy at Washington Square Park, Mr. Mayor

#End the anarchy at Washington Square Park, Mr. Mayor

“#End the anarchy at Washington Square Park, Mr. Mayor” “I called the cops. They didn’t want to come,” said Abdo Mansour, one of three food vendors attacked by mobs Sunday night outside Washington Square Park. “The cops stayed right there.” “The cops stayed right there” is a statement that should fill New Yorkers with dread….

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