The New York Police Department (NYPD) released body-worn camera video of an officer-involved shooting at a subway station on Sunday, Sept. 15. Four people were injured including two bystanders, an officer and the suspect. Police said it started when Derrell Mickles, who had a knife, jumped a turnstile to avoid paying the subway fare. In…

Tension is growing over a recent shooting involving the New York City Police Department and a man who officers say didn’t pay to ride the subway. Four people were shot on Sunday, Sept. 15, including the suspect, two bystanders and an NYPD officer.  At least 18 protesters were arrested at Sutter Avenue L train station…

New details have emerged about a misuse of funds within New York City’s public school system. A recently released investigative report reveals six school employees took their own children on trips to Disney World, instead of using the funds on homeless students. The report said funds intended to provide educational trips for students living in…

Two retired New York City Fire Department chiefs are facing serious charges after being arrested on Monday, Sept. 16, as part of a yearlong corruption investigation. The two allegedly accepted $190,000 in bribes in exchange for expediting inspections. According to the indictment unsealed on Monday, Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino repeatedly abused their positions as…

Another key member of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has resigned following federal raids. Adams announced on Saturday, Sept. 14, his chief legal adviser Lisa Zornberg was stepping down.  According to digital news outlet, “The City”, Zornberg met with another key mayoral aid, Tim Pearson, at least four times to discuss “asylum seeker…

New York City has a new interim police commissioner. Mayor Eric Adams took the immediate action following the resignation of Edward Caban, naming Thomas Donlon the new interim police commissioner. The shake-up in the department comes just days after federal agents seized the cellphones of several high-ranking officials in the Adams administration, including Donlon’s. In…

NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is facing mounting pressure to resign after the FBI raided his home on Wednesday, Sept. 4, and seized his cellphone. The federal investigation into the NYPD has expanded beyond individual misconduct. Law enforcement sources said the investigation centers on allegations of sweeping corruption and influence peddling at the highest levels of…

New York City is offering $4,000 grants to migrant families residing in city shelters in an effort to move them into permanent housing. The city is struggling with space as 65,000 migrants are currently in shelters. In the past two years, the city has spent more than $5 billion on migrant care costs and spends…

The father of the 14-year-old suspect in the shooting at a Georgia high school has been arrested and charged in connection to the deadly incident. And in a surprise move, Hunter Biden has pleaded guilty in his federal tax case. What’s next for the president’s son. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Father…

Texas has spent more than $221 million in taxpayer funds to bus nearly 120,000 migrants to six sanctuary cities since April 2022, an increase from $148 million reported earlier this year. The program, initiated by Gov. Greg Abbott, is part of a broader response to the sharp rise in migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border…