Thousands gathered in Manhattan on Friday to protest police brutality in the wake of the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck Monday.


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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says there will be patrols on rooftops, bomb-sniffing dogs and drones to monitor the crowds. 

'There will be no backpacks, large bags, coolers' 

Over the past year, Newsday has followed a pair of migrant families as they navigate new surroundings and an immigration system that has been overwhelmed. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I haven't stopped crying'

Sen. Chuck Schumer wants to see detection technology used in tracking drone use in the New York area.  

'We have more questions than answers'

As the search for the alleged killer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson continues, the NYPD released 2 new photos of the suspect. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Deny,' 'Depose' and 'Defend'

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John Durham prosecuted the corruption case against former Suffolk Police Chief James Burke.

Prosecutor of MS-13 gang cases on LI appointed temporary head of federal court district

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The Texas man falsely promised to get criminal cases dismissed and evidence "disappeared" in exchange for roughly $1 million.

Man gets 18 months for fraudulent schemes targeting Santos, others

The litigation asks that enforcement of the executive order be stopped and declared unconstitutional.

NY among states suing Trump over birthright citizenship order

"My life is the life that Dr. King was talking about when he says, he had a dream, I'm living that dream ...," Mayor Eric Adams said.

NYC mayor defends attending Trump inauguration over MLK events

Uniformed cops on trains began rolling out Monday night, and eventually two officers will ride every train running between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., the department said.

NYPD officers begin patrolling overnight subway trains

Though Cuomo has yet to declare, he is the clear favorite among likely Democratic voters, with 32%, according to the poll.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo would be front-runner in NYC mayor's race, poll finds

Pope Francis told Italian media that President Trump's planned mass deportations "won't do."

Cardinal Dolan offers prayers at inauguration despite Pope's criticism of Trump immigration policies

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Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, was arrested Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown last week.

Man arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with CEO shooting

On Monday, a jury acquitted Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a city subway train last year.

Subway chokehold death trial ends in acquittal

The judge in the Daniel Penny trial has dropped the top charge of manslaughter after the jury was deadlocked.

Judge drops top charge in Penny trial

WARNING Graphic content: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot and killed Wednesday in front of a midtown Manhattan hotel, the NYPD said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'It appears the suspect was lying in wait'

Retired city firefighter Kevin Williams from Patchogue shares his story on receiving a life-saving organ donation. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'It's a very humbling and very emotional thing'

Jessica Tisch was sworn in on Monday as the NYPD's 49th commissioner. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

49th NYPD commissioner sworn in

New York City officials said a homeless man allegedly went on an unprovoked stabbing spree across town in Manhattan Monday, killing two men and a woman.

NYC stabbing suspect arrested by cop who hails from LI

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries is accused of running an international sex trafficking and prostitution ring. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Using his power, his wealth and his influence to traffic men'

Prosecutors say it is "quite likely" that New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face two more charges and have co-defendants added to the case.

NYC mayor 'quite likely' to face more charges, prosecutors say

New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges of bribery, wire fraud and soliciting contributions by a foreign national. 

Charges against Adams date back to 2016

NewsdayTV's Drew Scott and Newsday columnist Joye Brown break down the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and discuss what could happen next.

'Bribery, conspiracy and fraud'

On Thursday, Manhattan federal prosecutors hit Mayor Eric Adams with five counts of bribery, wire fraud and solicitation of a contribution from a foreign national.

'I will continue to do the job for 8.3 million New Yorkers'

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