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NYC cops tackling more 'quality of life' issues, top police official says
Outgoing NYPD Chief of Department Kenneth Corey this week touted the department’s move to ramp up its quality-of-life enforcement earlier this year – although the revolving door criminal justice system...
America's 'dead heat' dilemma, Trump picks sank the GOP and other commentary
Republicans and Democrats are in a dead heat, Trump picks sank GOP, New York chose status quo, behind the red splish-splash and no MAGA way forward.
CNN commentator Errol Louis appears to mock concerns about rising NYC subway crime
A New York-based CNN commentator was slammed by Twitter users after he appeared to mock people’s concerns and national media coverage of New York City subway crimes.
NYC block held hostage by lunchtime rowdies flashing toy guns, weed
A band of foul-mouthed, toy gun-waving, pot-puffing high school hooligans are keeping residents of West 13th off 6th Avenue inside their homes.
Posh NYC nabe hires armed security guards to patrol against drug-ridden street
Crime and quality-of-life complaints have gotten so bad in the West Village, a community group has hired private security guards -- and it's still not enough.
Unlawful assembly! Cops ignore Mayor Adams' no-congregating order
If Hizzoner and Commissioner Keechant Sewell truly mean to motivate idling foot soldiers, it will take more than a memo to the rank-and-file.
'It's like everybody's smoking a joint': Adams admits NYC reeks ... of pot
The Big Apple stinks, alright, Mayor Eric Adams said, but it's not the stench of dirty streets that bothers him -- it's all the weed smoke everywhere.
New York stinky! Odor complaints in Big Apple reach disgusting all-time high
On West 46th Street, one office worker was overheard asking another, "Why does the city smell like a used diaper these days?"
Letters to the Editor — June 29, 2022
Post readers react to Mayor Eric Adams’ sudden realization of how poorly managed city resources are under Democratic leadership.
City destroys nearly 100 'destructive' and 'dangerous' dirt bikes
Mayor Eric Adams saying he's determined to eradicate the menacing vehicles from local streets.
This optical illusion might reveal if you feel trapped in your life
Do you feel trapped in your life? An optical illusion may reveal your true thoughts.
Eric, it’s safety first! Adams' loud promises to NYC businesses not kept
Mayor Eric Adams loves the glitz and fame as Hizzoner, but he refuses to tackle his biggest campaign promise of cleaning up the Big Apple’s crime plague.
Letters to the Editor — May 22, 2022
New York Post readers sound off about NYC subway safety, Mayor Adams’ dyslexia screenings, Gov. Hochul’s priorities, FAA ageism and the tragic fatal abuse of Shalom Guifarro.
We must make NYC more accountable on the homeless and mentally ill
The Big Apple's comeback from COVID-19 remains hampered by a homelessness crisis. Resurrecting a CompStat approach could change that.
How, as governor, I'd turn around New York's crime problem
Democrats have failed us, and with every new scandal, misuse of taxpayer money and peddle radical policy. It's time to change that, writes Republican gubernatorial candidate Harry Wilson.
NYC pols have let the mentally ill take over our streets
Why must City Hall and Albany continue to ignore the homeless and mentally ill hurting, stabbing and shooting New Yorkers on the subway?
After latest bloodbath, time is running out for Hochul and Adams to save NYC
New York’s newest duo, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, don’t have much time to save Gotham as it continues to bleed from endless shootings and thousands leaving.
Eric Adams floats building a new specialized school in each NYC borough
Mayor Eric Adams proposes five new specialized high schools, one in each borough, with admissions criteria beyond standardized tests, according to a report.
Get outta town: Why majority of New Yorkers would rather be anywhere else
With crime on the rise and showing no signs of getting better, a majority of voters said their family would be better off if they the Big Apple, a new...
Workers say crime-ridden NYC not worth the hassle anymore
Conditions in New York City have deteriorated so badly that a large segment of its private-sector workforce are thinking of fleeing rather than return to the office, a survey found.