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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.
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.
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.
When a woman fell into Queens' murky Newtown Creek and clung desperately to a wooden piling, an NYPD Harbor Unit officer didn't hesitate to dive in. Dramatic body camera footage shows the split-second rescue that brought her safely back to shore.
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 officer with the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit talked a distressed woman to safety 200 feet above the East River on just his third day with the elite team. His compassion and eight months of intensive training came together for a life-saving moment on the Brooklyn Bridge.
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. #
A New York City police officer climbed 100 feet above the East River to rescue a woman in crisis, spending nearly an hour earning her trust before pulling her to safety. The bodycam footage captures an extraordinary moment of compassion that ended with everyone going home alive.
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.
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 a woman was attacked in Central Park, nearby strangers didn't look away. They stepped in, stopped the assault, and stayed until police arrived.
After 53 years of waiting, New York Knicks fans are about to celebrate their team's NBA championship with what could become the largest parade in the city's history. More than 10,000 officers will help keep the party safe as millions gather to honor the team that finally brought the trophy home.
Over 2 million fans packed Lower Manhattan for the Knicks' first championship parade in 53 years, and the celebration was overwhelmingly peaceful. Despite the massive crowds, only 13 arrests were made as New Yorkers came together to celebrate their team's historic victory.
Former listing photos on Zillow and other real estate sites are helping criminals plan break-ins, but homeowners can delete them in just minutes. A simple 10-minute process can protect your home from would-be burglars who are using these photos to study layouts, entry points, and security systems.
Over one million fans flooded Lower Manhattan's streets for a ticker-tape parade honoring the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in more than five decades. The historic celebration brought the Financial District to a standstill as orange and blue took over the Canyon of Heroes.
After a stunning 16-point comeback, the New York Knicks claimed their first NBA championship in 53 years Saturday night. This Thursday, the city celebrates with its first-ever ticker-tape parade for the team down the Canyon of Heroes. #
A Hollywood writer turned real-life hero when he witnessed a violent robbery on a New York street and refused to be a bystander. His 15-minute chase across the Lower East Side ended with a suspect in handcuffs and a seriously injured store owner getting justice.
Three groundbreaking artists won top honors at the Smithsonian's Portrait Gallery for work that reimagines what a portrait can be. Their innovative pieces use surveillance footage, photography, and painting to tell powerful stories about identity and justice.
Seventy-three New Yorkers just graduated from an 11-week emergency response training program, joining a volunteer force that's already helped at 72 events this year. These everyday heroes learn lifesaving skills to support their communities during disasters and major city celebrations.
New York City just became the first city in North America to operate over 1,000 electric vehicles in law enforcement, cutting emissions while keeping communities safe. Three agencies are now racing to go fully electric five years ahead of schedule.
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