Hero cop wounded in a shootout with suspect among those promoted at NYPD ceremony
A hero cop who was shot and wounded while hunting down an attempted murder suspect last year was among a group of brave officers promoted at an NYPD ceremony Friday. Det. Matthew Mauro, 37, was bumped up to second grade detective after a wild incident in which he was shot in the foot after tracking the suspect to a New Jersey hotel in June.
MTA bus driver splashed with liquid while working in Manhattan: NYPD
An MTA bus driver was attacked while they were working on the Upper West Side early Thursday morning, according to the NYPD. Police said it happened on 107th Street around 2 a.m. The suspect, last seen wearing a green jacket and mask,

NYPD, NYC Council and gang database

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NYPD and NYC councilmembers face off over tracker of alleged gang members
NYC Council, NYPD brass duel over bills to eliminate gang database, testing teens for DNA
NYC Council hearing on NYPD gang database
Cop shot during hours-long standoff with barricaded maniac in Manhattan: NYPD
An NYPD officer was shot in the shoulder by a barricaded suspect while attempting to serve a search warrant at a Manhattan housing complex Tuesday, cops said.
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NYPD: Man shot at officers from Manhattan apartment and police returned fire — no fatalities
Both the officer and man, whom police identified as 35-year-old Edwin Rivera, were expected to recover, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a press briefing. She did not identify the officer, but said he is a detective in the department’s Emergency Service Unit.
NYPD commish Tisch rips DAs, Albany on ‘unsustainable’ revolving door of violent criminals going back on streets
Without naming prosecutors, she lamented that homeless career criminal Tyriek Martin, 34, was repeatedly dumped back on the street — even after more than 70 arrests, including for allegedly bashing a 2-year-old girl with a suitcase in Manhattan, and being deemed too crazy to stand trial.
Demonstrators in NYC protest expulsion of Barnard College students accused in bias incident
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered at Barnard College and City College in Manhattan on Thursday to protest the expulsion of two Barnard students accused in a bias incident.
‘Bad actor' wanted: NYPD chasing serial costumed robber behind pricey heists
Between the stage and screen, New York City has long been a welcome home to working actors and thespians alike. One man with significant acting skills has more nefarious ambitions, however, and police say he’s used his talents to steal more than $1 million in cash and jewelry.
NYPD: 2 sought for questioning in Staten Island robbery where boy suffered broken tooth
A victim was robbed and punched in the vicinity of Merivale Lane and Bay Street in Clifton, according to the NYPD.
Barnard College takeover of campus building in Gaza protest marked by assault appears to be over
Pro-Palestinian protesters assaulted an employee in a forced takeover of Milbank Hall at Barnard College late Wednesday as administrators warned additional steps may be needed to end the protest,