NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea Discusses Challenges, His Future & More Ahead Of Dec. 31 Retirement
After two years on the job, Dec. 31 will be the last day on the job for New York City's 44th police commissioner.
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After two years on the job, Dec. 31 will be the last day on the job for New York City's 44th police commissioner.
One of the reasons why Adams, a former NYPD captain, was elected mayor was the belief that he would be able to make the city safer.
Overall, there have been 503 hate and bias crimes to date, up from 252 in 2020. That's a 100% increase.
Their last day will be Dec. 31.
The officer thought she had been called into the commissioner's office to receive a special award. Instead, she got a surprise proposal.
Mullins resigned from his union position after an FBI raid on his office and home on Oct. 5. He later filed for retirement from the department.
There has been a stunning about face by NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea on the causes of the city's seemingly uncontrollable gun violence.
Other events this weekend include town halls, picnics, athletic events and vigils.
Police have arrested a West Side doorman and three out-of-state accomplices on charges of selling an arsenal of 80 weapons on the streets of Manhattan while numerous gun violence cases stun the city.
Just this week, three 16-year-old were shot and killed in separate incidents.
New York City Department of Education workers without at least one dose risk losing their jobs.
Earlier this week, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled reforms at Rikers.
Security is a high priority in New York City this weekend.
Police are searching for a suspect they said opened fire, but missed his intended target and shot an innocent bystander outside Penn Station.
Police have identified the suspect as 26-year-old Jerome Roman, from the Bronx. According to police, he is affiliated with a gang and has 25 prior arrests, which include for possession of a firearm.
With gang gun violence continuing to plague the city, and no immediate solutions in sight, the mayoral candidates jumped into the fray Tuesday.
The NYPD is remembering one of its own who became an advocate against gun violence after he was shot on the job.
None of the finger pointing can change the reality that the city has so far failed to stem the tide of gun violence. Shootings are up 68% so far this year.
New York's Bravest and Finest squared off on the gridiron Sunday, continuing an annual tradition.
The suspect in the recent attack on an Asian woman in Chinatown was no stranger to law enforcement. Alexander Wright's history of arrests is raising questions about what went wrong.
It's a joint initiative to renovate and reopen more than 100 basketball courts and soccer fields in all five boroughs.
Hundreds of people took to the streets on Tuesday, day into night, at times taking over the Brooklyn Bridge, honoring Floyd on the anniversary of his death.
De Blasio joined Rev. Al Sharpton and other to call for more police reforms, changes to the NYPD culture, and more community involvement.
The NYPD is celebrating efforts to recruit more diverse officers.
Giving high-fives and handshakes, 28-year-old Officer Brian McGurran was wheeled out of the hospital. He then got up and walked, just 13 hours after he was shot three times by a suspect.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
LaGuardia Airport is closed, and dozens of flights are canceled after a fatal collision between a plane and fire rescue vehicle.
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
LaGuardia Airport is closed, and dozens of flights are canceled after a fatal collision between a plane and fire rescue vehicle.
Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired, and St. John's advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas on Sunday.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired, and St. John's advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas on Sunday.
Lionel Messi scored the equalizer off a free kick in the second half before helping to set up Micael dos Santos' winner and Inter Miami beat NYCFC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
A New York State law that went into effect Saturday bans retail stores from refusing to accept cash as a form of payment.
It's a rainy and grey start to the week, but a warmup is on the way for the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Kathryn Garcia said two pilots were killed and dozens were injured after a crash at LaGuardia Airport.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's La Guardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and firetruck collided on a runway, authorities said.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the latest on the incident, which closed the airport just after 11:30 p.m. on Sunday.
