NYC Grapples With Fatal Shootings and Violence
New York City was rocked by a series of shootings that unfolded within a span of just 20 minutes, claiming three lives, including that of a teenager. The incidents, occurring ...
Tag: Public Safety
E-Bike and Scooter Batteries Cause More Fires in 2 Months Than All of 2019 in New York
In New York City, the popularity of e-bikes and scooters, fueled by the pandemic's delivery boom, has led to a sharp increase in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, according to ...
Child Vaccination Rates in NYC Struggle to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels, First Measles Cases Reported
New York City has reported its first measles cases for 2024, highlighting a persistent challenge in elevating child vaccination rates back to norms observed before the pandemic. Despite ongoing outreach ...
Former NYPD Chief Kelly Talks About Deterioration of NYC Quality of Life, Points to Crime and Inadequate Leadership
Former New York Police Department Commissioner Ray Kelly has expressed grave concerns over the declining quality of life in New York City, attributing the downturn to a surge in crime, ...
NYC Moves to Enhance Safety for EMTs with Body Armor and Self-Defense Training
New York City lawmakers are poised to revisit proposals targeted at bolstering the safety of critical first responders in light of the escalating assaults on emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and ...
Credit Card Giants Prepare to Track Gun Sales in Compliance With California Law
In California, major credit card corporations, including American Express, Visa, and Mastercard, are making strides to introduce a specific merchant code for gun and ammunition retailers to adhere to a ...
New York City Sees Crime Reduction and Environmental Improvements Under Mayor Adams Amid Challenges
Mayor Adams’ administration has made strides in reducing violent crime rates and enhancing street cleanliness in New York City, yet faces challenges with police response times, street safety infrastructure, and ...
Jury Finds Suspect Guilty in Fatal Bronx Shooting of Teen Basketball Star Brandon Hendricks
A jury has handed down a guilty verdict to Nahjim Luke for the manslaughter of 17-year-old Brandon Hendricks, a high school graduate and promising basketball talent, who was killed by ...
Congress Unites on Vital E-Bike Battery Safety Legislation in Response to Rising Safety Concerns
A bipartisan bill aimed at regulating e-bike battery manufacturing standards is currently under consideration in Congress. The bill comes in response to the alarming rise in battery-related incidents in New ...
