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April 29

Suspect in Noem purse snatching accused of similar crime in NY weeks before

The illegal migrant accused of snatching Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse was arrested in New York City weeks earlier and released from custody, according to a New York Post report.

April 29

Gov. Hochul, New York lawmakers agree on criminal charge for wearing mask while committing crime

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $254 billion budget that includes a deal with lawmakers to add a charge for mask-wearing suspects.

April 28

Trump signs executive order cracking down on 'sanctuary' cities, threatens their federal funding

The order comes as Trump seeks to speed up deportations, following through on a key promise he made on the campaign trail during his third bid for president.

April 28

Lawsuit alleges anti-Israel group leaders are 'Hamas' foot soldiers in New York City'

Hostage families, Columbia students sue leaders of anti-Israel groups for advocating for a designated foreign terrorist group on U.S. soil in violation of the Antiterrorism Act and the law of nations.

April 28

Bronx car owner dragged in street during carjacking caught on camera

A surveillance video caught a Bronx car owner being dragged in street while attempting to stop a carjacking outside a Chinese restaurant.

April 28

Inside the elite police unit that's quietly thwarting terror attacks

A retired LAPD lieutenant praised the NYPD's counterterrorism unit as the leading example for major cities across the U.S., citing its seamless blend of intelligence and counterterror operations.

April 27

Cousin of infamous fraudster 'Crazy Eddie' out to bring down Trump nemesis NY AG Letitia James

N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James faces mortgage fraud allegations as forensic investigator Sammy Antar presents documentation that could lead to serious legal consequences.

April 26

Trump's DOJ says UN agency can be sued for Oct. 7 attacks, reversing Biden-era position

The Trump Justice Department has said that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine is not immune from lawsuits for its alleged involvement in the Oct. 7 attacks, reversing a Biden-era position.

April 25

Retired NYPD officer attacked in teen 'gang assault' after confronting them for harassing cab driver: report

A group of teens attacked a retired police officer in New York City this week after he confronted them for harassing a cab driver, according to a report.

April 25

New York City destroys more than 3,500 seize illegal firearms in gun chipper

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police Department (NYPD) and Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, got together to celebrate the destruction of 3,375 seized illegal firearms.