Bill Bratton

Dozens of Brooklyn prosecutors are evaluating pending charges on a "case-by-case" basis, the DA said.

Officers were told to keep enforcing the law, despite Thompson's vow to dismiss many marijuana charges.

Deputy Commissioner Zachary Tumin said a strong social media presence is a "must-have tool" for police.

There will be more than 300 officers reassigned to precincts with the most shootings.

Shootings are up 8 percent this year, but the NYPD got some respite with fewer incidents this week.  

Esposito, who served in the NYPD for 40 years, is now taking over the disaster preparedness agency.

Members of the activist group Picture the Homeless crowded a community precinct meeting Wednesday.

The escape of Bryan McMenamin sparked a review of his arresting detectives' procedures.

Commissioner Bratton said the raids were "well-intended" but would not continue. 

A woman mailed an envelope of sugar to the police commissioner so he could analyze it, sources said.

Four people were shot within a 12-hour period this week, police said.

The new officers will join the 103rd Precinct in July.

Daniel St. Hubert killed Prince Joshua Avitto, 6, and critically wounded Mikayla Capers, 7, police say.

Daniel St. Hubert killed P.J. Avitto and wounded 7-year-old Mikayla Capers, police said.

The commissioner said the nearly 10 percent rise in shootings was the reality of crime in the city.