Posts tagged as: Crime

Man Indicted for Attempted Rape of 73-Year-Old Woman

Man Indicted for Attempted Rape of 73-Year-Old Woman

Kentrel Whitaker, 32, will be arraigned Oct. 26 for assaulting a 73-year-old woman.

Twitter, Facebook Embolden Harlem Youth Crews While Aiding Peacemaking Pastor

Twitter, Facebook Embolden Harlem Youth Crews While Aiding Peacemaking Pastor

For young criminals in Harlem, social media is the new graffiti, forcing police and community organizers to take notice.

Helping Ex-Cons Start Over

Helping Ex-Cons Start Over

Diana Ortiz spent 22 years in prison. Today, she is helping ex-cons get employed and back on their feet at Exodus Transitional Community.

Robberies Decline in Washington Heights, Despite Recent Bank Heist

Robberies Decline in Washington Heights, Despite Recent Bank Heist

Even with last week’s robbery at a Washington Heights Bank of America, robberies have steadily decreased in the area, a community once plagued by crime.

Uptowners, Police Clash Over Quality of Life Complaints

Uptowners, Police Clash Over Quality of Life Complaints

34th Precinct residents say police don’t respond to minor neighborhood crimes; police claim that’s not true.

Looking at the Numbers: Gun Violence

Looking at the Numbers: Gun Violence

Gun violence in New York has dropped steadily over the last two decades but young, black men remain the majority of victims and offenders.

Harlem Battles Youth Violence: “We Are Tired of Burying Each Other”

Harlem Battles Youth Violence: “We Are Tired of Burying Each Other”

After a gang shooting last week, Harlem gathered to discuss how to keep its youth off the streets.

Vance Eyes Washington Heights DA Office

Vance Eyes Washington Heights DA Office

Cy Vance made a Washington Heights office part of his successful primary run for Manhattan District Attorney. Community leaders now wait to see what will happen when Vance takes office.

Community, DNA Crucial in Serial Rapist Arrest

Community, DNA Crucial in Serial Rapist Arrest

By Rachael Horowitz and Sonal Shah After an intense two-month search, police have arrested the man they believe responsible for raping and robbing four women in Hamilton Heights during August and September. DNA from the suspect, 21-year-old Vincent Heyward, matches DNA samples from all the rapes, and a 5th attempted attack, according to officers from [...]

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