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A former harness racehorse saved from slaughter helped an NYPD officer chase down a purse thief through Manhattan traffic. Kelly is one of 6,000 horses rescued by a foundation proving retired Standardbreds deserve remarkable second chances.
When drug-sniffing dog Mulk collapsed after a $7.5 million fentanyl bust, her partner Detective Katherine Gill had minutes to save her life. The quick-thinking detective used Narcan to reverse the overdose, bringing her best friend back from the brink.
College basketball legend Rick Pitino joined New York City's "Thank You, NYPD" campaign just hours before coaching St. John's in the NCAA Tournament. The campaign, backed by Madison Square Garden, includes a star-studded concert to show appreciation for officers.
Madison Square Garden will host thousands of NYPD officers and their families for a free concert featuring Cyndi Lauper, John Fogerty, and Fat Joe on March 28. The "Thank You, NYPD" campaign celebrates New York's first responders with all costs covered by donations.
Three people who fell through ice in Queens were pulled to safety by an NYPD helicopter crew in a dramatic rescue. The quick-thinking team prevented a winter tragedy in New York City. #
New York's emergency teams pulled off a dramatic helicopter rescue after three young men plunged through treacherous bay ice in Far Rockaway. Thanks to swift coordination between NYPD and FDNY units, all three victims were saved from the freezing waters where hypothermia can kill in minutes.
A rookie NYPD officer saved a choking 2-year-old in the Bronx, marking his second life-saving rescue in less than a month. The bodycam footage captures the heart-stopping moments when every second counted.