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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced historic murder and shooting lows in NYC alongside Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a July 2 press conference. But in Manhattan it was a mixed bag: murders are down but shooting incidents are surging.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced historic murder and shooting lows in NYC alongside Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a July 2 press conference. But in Manhattan it was a mixed bag: murders are down but shooting incidents are surging. ( Credit: NYPD on X)

The first six months of 2026 saw a six percent decline in major crime throughout the city, with reported historic lows in shooting incidents/victims and murders across the five boroughs. However, Manhattan’s solo shooting statistics show the opposite, with increases over 25 percent for year-to-date compared to a year ago.

Murders Down, But Hate Crimes, Shootings Rise in Manhattan

07 Jul 2026 | 05:31

The New York Police Department (NYPD) reported historic all-time lows in shootings and murders for the first half of 2026 citywide. While Manhattan’s murder rate paralleled the historic citywide statistic, shootings in Manhattan surged compared to the same six month period a year ago.

The Manhattan murder...

FDNY responded to a call about a truck fire in Chelsea at 3:11 p.m. on July 5 and discovered e-bikes with lithium ion batteries had erupted.

FDNY responded to a call about a truck fire in Chelsea at 3:11 p.m. on July 5 and discovered e-bikes with lithium ion batteries had erupted. ( Photo: Satish Shahi)

Truck Transporting Lithium Ion Batteries and E-Bikes Explodes

07 Jul 2026 | 04:07

A potentially dangerous fire on a Chelsea street corner was extinguished by FDNY when a truck transporting...

After losing a friendly wager placed on the NBA finals, the Archbishop of San Antonio sent Archbishop, Ronald Hicks, head of the Catholic New York Archdiocese, a goodie basket of Texas treats following the NY Knicks’ 4 games to 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA finals.

After losing a friendly wager placed on the NBA finals, the Archbishop of San Antonio sent Archbishop, Ronald Hicks, head of the Catholic New York Archdiocese, a goodie basket of Texas treats following the NY Knicks’ 4 games to 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA finals. ( Credit: Archbishop Ronald Hicks)

Archbishop of NY Receives Texas Goodie Basket Following NBA Wager

07 Jul 2026 | 02:28

The Archbishop of NY took home the winnings of a friendly wager made with the Archbishop of San Antonio,...

FDNY members wait outside the building at 235 E. 42nd St. where construction workers spotted buckling steel beams and sagging floors that triggered a mass evacuation of that building and surrounding buildings.

FDNY members wait outside the building at 235 E. 42nd St. where construction workers spotted buckling steel beams and sagging floors that triggered a mass evacuation of that building and surrounding buildings. ( Photo: Reddit)

Chaos: Building Buckles on E. 42nd St. Forcing Evacuation

08 Jul 2026 | 12:06

Steel beams that buckled on July 7 in the former Pfizer HQ that is being converted from a commercial...

The NY City Council reversed a local law which would have required storeowners to replace existing security gates with grilles that have 70% visibility, such as the one above, from the sidewalk.

The NY City Council reversed a local law which would have required storeowners to replace existing security gates with grilles that have 70% visibility, such as the one above, from the sidewalk. ( Credit: NYC 311)

City Council Repeals Security Gate Law After Small Business Backlash

08 Jul 2026 | 12:08

NY City Council unanimously reversed a 17-year-old local law which would have required security gates...

A new Legionanire’s disease outbreak has struck the Upper East Side, resulting in 18 cases so far. Health Department Commissioner Alistair Martin spread the news locally on July 4 (above).

A new Legionanire’s disease outbreak has struck the Upper East Side, resulting in 18 cases so far. Health Department Commissioner Alistair Martin spread the news locally on July 4 (above). ( Photo: @nycHealthy, X.com )

Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreak Hits UES, With 23 New Cases

08 Jul 2026 | 10:36

Legionnaire’s disease has broken out on the Upper East Side yet again, with 23 cases reported from one...

The Clearwater sloop (above) sailing south towards the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on the morning of the July 4th Sail Parade. Its sail reads, “Save the Clean Water Act,” as part of the organization’s efforts towards environmental advocacy.

The Clearwater sloop (above) sailing south towards the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on the morning of the July 4th Sail Parade. Its sail reads, “Save the Clean Water Act,” as part of the organization’s efforts towards environmental advocacy. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova)

Clearwater Sloop Booted from Boat Parade Over Advocacy Banners

07 Jul 2026 | 11:05

The historic Clearwater sloop, whose preliminary focus is water pollution advocacy and educational resources,...

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