Jessica Tisch

Larry Montes was under arrest after allegedly invading Central Synagogue in Midtown and assaulting two people while damaging property. According to New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, he has been charged with two counts of assault as a hate crime and one count of criminal mischief as a hate crime.

A man named Larry Montes was charged with multiple hate crimes after allegedly disrupting Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in Manhattan. During the incident, he struck a congregant and attacked security team members. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the charges and stated that while no one was seriously injured, additional resources were deployed to the synagogue.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani voiced support for the police and the criminal justice system, despite the national DSA's push for abolition. While crediting the NYPD with reducing crime in New York City, the editorial points out that Mamdani’s rhetoric regarding Israel aligns with the DSA agenda concerning Palestine, calling on him to publicly repudiate this anti-Israel vision.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani formed the Office of Community Safety (OCS) to address mental health issues and quality-of-life matters that stress the NYPD, receiving a budget of roughly $260 million. However, critics question the OCS's activity and structural effectiveness, pointing out that the NYPD remains the primary responder for non-violent crises and the lack of true oversight from the City Council persists despite its potential benefits.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch highlighted record-low shootings and murders during National Night Out events, while addressing debates over NYPD staffing and community safety strategies. The city's budget decision to maintain a 35,000-officer cap drew criticism from police unions, and Mamdani's Office of Community Safety focused on violence prevention and mental health services received mixed public reactions.

Anti-Israel Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Jewish NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch appeared friendly at 'National Night Out Against Crime' events in Bed-Stuy in Brooklyn and Harlem in Manhattan. The event occurred days after Tisch reportedly called out 'antisemitic rhetoric.'

The NYPD reported record low shootings (381) and murders (149) in the first seven months of 2026, with July itself also setting new lows in violent crime. Transit crime, however, increased by 1% year-to-date and over 10% in July, attributed to rises in felony assaults and grand larcenies.

Mamdani appoints Jennifer Jones Austin to lead the NYPD’s Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) as its first permanent chair in nearly six years. Jones Austin, a mayoral advisor and social justice advocate, emphasizes transparency and police accountability in her role. The appointment aligns with Mamdani’s focus on public safety and trust-building, following recent decisions to retain Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

New York City is holding a memorial ceremony to honor Detective Didarul Islam and the victims of the July 28, 2025, Midtown office shooting. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch are set to lead the event.

NYPD arrested 16 individuals for carrying firearms during and after the Bronx's Dominican Day Parade, including a 19-year-old teen with a loaded defaced assault rifle. The arrests occurred amid the aftermath of a fatal shooting that killed 12-year-old Jacob Freytes, son of a retired NYPD lieutenant, and led to the recovery of 15 additional guns. Murder rates in the Bronx decreased overall but rose sharply in the 46th Precinct.

A 45-year-old man was charged with murder after a 12-year-old boy was killed by a stray bullet during gunfire near a Bronx bodega. Surveillance video captured the incident, which also injured two other men, with authorities calling the act 'senseless gun violence.'

A suspect in two New York City stabbings was arrested on hate crime charges for attacking a Jewish man but not for a separate attack on an Asian American victim. The suspect, Raul Morales, allegedly shouted 'Allahu akbar' during the incidents. Both victims were hospitalized but expected to survive.

A suspect in two New York City stabbings was arrested on attempted murder and hate crime charges linked to a Jewish victim but not an Asian American victim. Raul Morales allegedly yelled 'Allahu akbar' during the attacks, which occurred on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Both victims were hospitalized but expected to survive.

A suspect in two New York City stabbings was arrested on attempted murder and hate crime charges related to a Jewish victim but not an Asian victim. Raul Morales allegedly shouted 'Allahu akbar' during the attacks, which occurred on Manhattan's Upper West Side, and both victims are expected to survive.

Raul Morales, 51, was charged with attempted murder and hate crimes after allegedly stabbing two men on the Upper West Side. The suspect targeted a 40-year-old Asian man and a 50-year-old Jewish man, shouting 'Allahu Akbar' during both attacks before being arrested at an NYCHA apartment building. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition.

Two men, an Asian male and a Jewish male, were stabbed in separate attacks near Manhattan’s Central Park, with police arresting 51-year-old Raul Morales as a suspect. Authorities are evaluating the incident as a potential hate crime after Morales reportedly yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during the attacks, though no prior links between the suspect and victims have been found. Both victims are hospitalized in stable condition.

The New York Police Department is investigating two nonfatal stabbings on Manhattan's Upper West Side as possible hate crimes. Raul Morales, 51, allegedly stabbed an Asian man and a Jewish man, yelling 'Allahu Akbar,' with police considering mental health as a motive. Both victims are in stable condition.

A man was arrested in New York City after stabbing two men on Manhattan's Upper West Side, which the NYPD is investigating as possible hate crimes. The suspect, Raul Morales, allegedly targeted an Asian man and a Jewish man, shouting 'Allahu Akbar' during the attacks. Officials noted mental health may be a factor, and both victims are expected to survive.

New York City police are investigating a double stabbing in the Upper West Side as a possible hate crime. Suspect Raul Morales allegedly stabbed a 57-year-old Asian man and a 50-year-old Jewish man, yelling 'Allahu Akbar' before the attacks.

Andrew Arrabaca, a former U.S. Army soldier, attempted to set fire to 26 Federal Plaza in New York and fired an airsoft gun at the immigration court on July 20. He was subdued by federal officers and a security guard, and three people were injured, with one hospitalized. Arrabaca possessed weapons and anti-ICE literature during the attack.

A gun buyback event in Clinton Hill collected 191 firearms, including nine assault weapons and 162 handguns, with incentives like gift cards and bank cards. Officials emphasized reducing gun violence and improving community safety.

A Parkchester street was renamed Didarul Islam Way to honor NYPD Detective Didarul Islam, killed in a 2025 Midtown shooting. The ceremony, attended by family and officials, included the unveiling of a street sign and the Didarul Islam Police Recruitment Act, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul.

The NYPD Police Academy was renamed after Steven McDonald, a police officer who was shot and paralyzed in 1988 and forgave the teen who attacked him. The renaming ceremony, attended by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and others, honors his legacy of service and forgiveness.

Crime rates in New York City are reported to be mostly down, though audited statistics from the NYPD often alter the initial portrayal. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch are associated with crime numbers that undergo revisions after being publicly cited.

NYPD officers rescued a woman from the Brooklyn Bridge after she perched atop its steel cables. Bodycam footage shows an officer comforting her with emotional appeals before safely pulling her to safety during rush hour, causing bridge closures.

NYPD officers from the Emergency Services Unit rescued a woman threatening to jump from the Brooklyn Bridge by talking her to safety. The rescue, captured on bodycam footage, involved officers climbing the bridge to reach her and lasted nearly an hour, culminating in her being pulled to safety when she attempted to jump.

Jessica Tisch and the NYPD have reduced murders to the lowest level in the first six months of the year. However, the article warns that danger remains on the horizon.

An NYPD detective and four children were injured in separate Brooklyn shootings over the Fourth of July weekend. Detective Robert Karroll was shot but is expected to recover, while a suspect was apprehended after a foot chase. Four children aged 6 to 14 were among eight people shot in Coney Island.

A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near Coney Island beach in New York wounded eight people, including four children aged 6, 7, 12, and 14. A suspect wearing a black mask fired into the courtyard of an apartment building before fleeing, and police recovered a gun. One 21-year-old woman was in critical condition, while others were stable.

A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near Coney Island beach in New York wounded eight people, including four children. One 21-year-old woman was critically injured, while others were stable. A suspect in a black mask fired into the courtyard before fleeing, and police recovered a gun.

A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near Coney Island beach in New York wounded eight people, including four children aged 6, 7, 12, and 14. A suspect wearing a black mask fired into a courtyard where a family gathered, fleeing after the attack. One 21-year-old woman was in critical condition, while others were stable.

A shooting at a July Fourth cookout near Coney Island in New York wounded eight people, including four children. A 21-year-old woman was in critical condition, while others were stable. The suspect, wearing a black mask, fired into the courtyard of an apartment building before fleeing, and police recovered a gun.

A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near Coney Island beach in New York left eight people wounded, including four children aged 6, 7, 12, and 14. Police reported a suspect in a black mask fired into an apartment courtyard where a family gathered, fleeing after the attack but leaving a recovered gun at the scene.

A NYPD detective was shot in the back by an 18-year-old gunman in Brooklyn, while another officer was injured during the incident. The suspect, who was apprehended after a struggle, was found on surveillance video holding a gun minutes before the shooting. The detective's ballistic vest prevented serious injury, and he is expected to recover fully.

Twelve people were shot across three New York City boroughs during July 4 celebrations, including eight injured in a Brooklyn mass shooting at a family barbecue. A man in all-black clothing and a ski mask fired into the courtyard, wounding four children and four adults, with a 21-year-old woman in critical condition. A separate shooting in Queens and an ongoing investigation into potential gang-related ties were also reported.

An NYPD officer was shot in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn on Sunday morning. An 18-year-old was arrested, according to Commissioner Jessica Tisch's press conference.

New York City prepares for a busy weekend featuring Taylor Swift's Madison Square Garden event, 250th birthday celebrations with air and water displays, and a World Cup match in New Jersey. Authorities have outlined security measures including police presence, anti-drone tech, and heat advisories, with the NYPD spending $92 million on event security.

New York City reported record lows in shootings and murders in the first half of 2026, with 322 shootings and 122 murders, but the percentage of teen shooters increased to 22%. Major crimes like burglary and robbery also declined, though rapes rose due to expanded legal definitions.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly set to wed at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, with NYPD tracking the event but declining to comment on the wedding. The venue's security features and city officials' vague statements highlight the unconfirmed nature of the event, despite visible preparations and speculation.

Mayor Mamdani canceled a plan to expand the NYPD after facing a budget crunch and criticism from allies, asking the police commissioner if the department could manage without additional officers.