FDNY Marks Record-Setting Year for Emergency Responses

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro announced on Dec. 16 that Fire Department personnel responded to a record number of emergency calls in 2014, which likely will exceed 1.6 million by Dec. 31 the highest total ever in the agency’s 149-year history.

Police Released Sketch Of Suspect Wanted for Stabbing Children; Offer $12,000 Reward

On June 1, at 5:15 p.m. police responded to a 911 call of a child stabbed inside 845 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, in the confines of the 75 Precinct. Upon arrival, police discovered two children inside the elevator at the location who had been stabbed. A 6-year-old boy was stabbed in the torso and taken to Brookdale Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. A 7-year-old girl was stabbed in the torso and removed to Brookdale Hospital in critical condition.


Anyone with information in regard to this incident or this sketch of the suspect wanted is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-577-TIPS. There is also a $12,000 reward in regard to this incident.

NYSP To Use Social Media As A Tool To Locate And Arrest Wanted Individuals

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Wednesday that the New York State Police will use social media to catch wanted individuals across the state. State Police will launch “Warrant Wednesday” on the Division’s Facebook page asking for the public’s help to track down people who have warrants out for arrest.

Beginning February 5, the New York State Police will implement the new, statewide initiative. Each Wednesday, wanted posters will be added to the NYSP Facebook page featuring posters of wanted persons with arrest or bench warrants from across New York State. Previous wanted postings on the State Police Facebook page, and the public’s assistance, have led to the identification and arrest of several individuals.

NYPD Statement In Regards To The Boston Bombing

We're stepping up security at hotels and other prominent locations in the city through deployment of the NYPD's critical response vehicles (CRVs) until more about the explosion is learned.

Paul J Browne,
Deputy Commissioner
New York City Police Department