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Ditmars

May 10, 2013

Dad Arrested for Bringing Pellet Gun to Astoria Playground, Cops Say

The man allegedly brought the realistic-looking toy gun to Ditmars Park, frightening other parents.

Astoria

April 22, 2013

13-Year-Old Among Girls Arrested After Videotaped Astoria Park Brawl

Five teen girls face riot and assault charges stemming from the fight, the NYPD said Monday.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

April 17, 2013

Man Dressed Up as Construction Worker to Burgle Sites, Cops Say

Cops said Robert Woods, 59, dressed as a construction worker to break into construction sites.

Upper East Side

April 16, 2013

Feds Raid Carlyle Hotel's Gallery in Gambling Ring Probe

The Madison Avenue gallery allegedly financed an illegal gambling ring that catered to the wealthy.

Mott Haven

February 06, 2013

Mott Haven and Melrose Had City's Fourth Highest Number of Stop-and-Frisks

Nearly 18,000 people were stopped in the 40th Precinct in 2011, according to NYPD statistics.

Washington Heights

December 24, 2012

Cops Nab Alleged Fire-Escape Bandits in Washington Heights

Police said pair of teenagers were arrested as they tried to rob a building on West 187th street.

High Bridge

December 05, 2012

10 Bronx Gang Members Arrested in Turf War, Officials Say

Police arrested the leaders of the Walton Townsend Gang, known as the WTG, the NYPD said.

East New York

October 23, 2012

Man Shot to Death on Blake Avenue

Two suspects were taken into custody for their roles in the death of the 38-year-old victim, police said.

Murray Hill

October 17, 2012

Crime Wave Makes Murray Hill Block a No-Go Zone for Locals

Police have made more than 50 arrests on Third Avenue, near East 32nd Street, since January.

Financial District

September 17, 2012

Occupy Wall Street Anniversary Protests Spark Nearly 200 Arrests

Protesters swarmed the streets of the Financial District Monday morning.

Williamsburg

July 20, 2012

Mayor Bloomberg 'Will Not Tolerate' McCarren Pool Violence

City officials had a 'big meeting' to figure out how to handle ongoing McCarren Pool violence.

Bushwick

June 21, 2012

Stop-and-Frisks a 'Necessary Evil,' Police Official Tells Bushwick Locals

Locals need to "be more specific" with descriptions of criminals or "almost everybody's being stopped."

Claremont

June 20, 2012

Caught on Camera: Video Surveillance Cops Collar 2 on Weapons Charges

Brandon Cordero and Jovan Williams were arrested in the Morris Houses in The Bronx, polic say.

New York City

June 04, 2012

Bloomberg and Kelly Favor Decriminalizing Possession of Small Amount of Pot

Mayor and police commissioner endorse passage of Gov. Cuomo's plan to change marijuana law.

New York City

May 17, 2012

Stop and Frisk Policy to Come Under Greater Oversight, Ray Kelly Says

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly announced greater oversight of stop, question and frisks Thursday.