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Today — 22 December 2024Main stream

Homeless Woman Going Into Labor Is Cited for Camping Violation

22 December 2024 at 03:51
Body-camera footage shows an officer from the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky detain the woman, who gave birth later that day.

© Jon Cherry for The New York Times

The Kentucky Legislature made unsanctioned public camping illegal, one of at least three states to ban homeless camping this year.

Top Uniformed N.Y.P.D. Officer Resigns After Abuse Allegations

Jeffrey Maddrey demanded sexual favors, according to subordinates, and the federal authorities are investigating. He had previously been accused of harassment on the job.

© Victor J. Blue for The New York Times

Jeffrey Maddrey submitted his resignation and Commissioner Jessica Tisch accepted it Friday night, according to a statement from the Police Department.
Yesterday — 21 December 2024Main stream

Toronto Jewish School Attacked Again, Prompting Canada to Investigate Antisemitism

21 December 2024 at 07:21
Canadian ministers will convene a meeting with the police to discuss antisemitism, after attacks at Jewish establishments in Toronto and Montreal this week.

© Andrew Francis Wallace/Toronto Star, via Getty Images

Shots were fired at Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School in Toronto early Friday morning, marking the third shooting at the school this year.
Before yesterdayMain stream

Tisch Shakes Up N.Y.P.D. Staff and Orders 500 Officers Back to Key Roles

20 December 2024 at 10:03
Commissioner Jessica Tisch is replacing the Police Department’s head of communications, who had clashed with reporters, and sending many officers back to patrol.

© Victor J. Blue for The New York Times

Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced five new Police Department appointments on Thursday, including the replacement of a communications official who had sparred with the news media.

Man Who Ran Secret Police Office in New York Admits He Was Chinese Agent

19 December 2024 at 04:56
Chen Jinping used the office in Lower Manhattan to quash dissent against the Chinese government. The Justice Department is fighting Beijing’s efforts to wield its influence secretly.

© Hilary Swift for The New York Times

Before charges were filed last year, federal authorities searched the outpost in a six-story building at 107 East Broadway.
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