The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that crimes committed through inaction can still be violent, rejecting a New York crime family associate’s claim that his conviction in a foiled murder-for-hire ...

March 21 (UPI) --The U.S. Supreme Court confirmed Friday that just because a person in New York State only hires someone to commit murder doesn't mean that person isn't guilty of a violent crime.

He noted crime is down 40% compared to 2020 and so far this year, there are fewer daily major crimes in transit than any non-pandemic year ever. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has made reducing ...

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- As the New York City race for mayor heats up, one of the biggest issues among candidates is crime - despite statistics that show crime in the city is trending lower.

"I'm here to tell you today that we charge the highest count that is available under New York state law, and this case is bigger than a hate crime," Wolford said. "A hate crime would make this ...

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- It's been a year since New ... health issues and there has been progress made," Lieber said. Crime is down but ridership is also up - 7% over last year.

In the statement, officials noted that under the New York State penal code, a hate crime is defined as an offense committed "in whole or in substantial part because of a belief or perception ...

Early on a Sunday morning, shots ring out on the 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue — steps away from Dupont Circle, a New York ... rate of narco capital Bogotá. For most of us, it’s the petty ...

Mayor Adams believes that New York City can still fight crime while being a sanctuary for immigration. Peter Foley/UPI/Shutterstock As mayor of New York City and a former police officer for 22 ...