Tag: NYPD

Jamaica teen takes top prize in NYPD essay-writing contest

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Apr. 22, 2024 By Athena Dawson A Jamaica teen was honored by the NYPD at One Police Plaza this week for her essay-writing ability. Tina Perumal, 18, bested 300 teens vying for an award in the Police Athletic League-NYPD annual essay competition. She snagged the prestigious NYPD Commander Award, one of a handful of NYPD…
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Coffee with a Cop – an opportunity for the community to engage New York’s Finest

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Apr. 20, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann On Wednesday, the Starbucks on Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica was abuzz as community members mingled with NYPD officers at a “Coffee with a Cop” event to share their concerns and connect with New York’s Finest over a complimentary cup of java and food prepared and donated by Starbucks team…
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More than 1,200 new NYPD recruits approved as city’s fiscal fortunes continue to improve: Mayor Adams

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Apr. 20, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki Two more classes of NYPD recruits will be added this spring and summer, bringing the department rank-and-file to near its highest headcount in the coming year, Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Edward Caban announced on Saturday. Hizzoner credited strong fiscal management and a stronger-than-expected economic rebound for…