As the city mourned the death of police officer Jason Rivera, officials struggled to respond to the escalating wave of violence that has seen five police officers shot in the first three weeks of this year.
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Slain Cop Wanted To Join NYPD to Make a Difference
Police Officer Jason Rivera —who was only 22 years old when he was shot to death on Jan. 21—dreamed of being a cop so he could serve as a bridge between the NYPD and the community “in this chaotic city.”
Second NYPD Officer Dies Four Days After Harlem Shooting Ambush
The second NYPD officer shot in Harlem last Friday has died, according to NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell.
Pope Francis Names Two New York Pastors as Auxiliary Bishops of N.Y. Archdiocese
Pope Francis has named two pastors in the New York Archdiocese to be auxiliary bishops of their archdiocese, Father John S. Bonnici and Father Joseph A. Espaillat.
Funeral for Slain NYPD Officer Jason Rivera to be Held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Memorial services for slain New York City police officer Jason Rivera will be held later this week at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the NYPD announced Saturday.
Bishop Robert Brennan Offers Prayers for NYPD Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
Bishop Robert Brennan of Brooklyn offered his prayers Saturday morning after one New York City police officer was killed, and another critically wounded, when a gunman opened fire on them inside a Harlem apartment the night before.
Funeral for 15 Bronx Fire Victims to be Held Sunday
A burial ceremony is scheduled to take place Sunday for 15 victims of last week’s devastating Bronx apartment building fire, according to a local Muslim cleric.
Parishioner’s Plea: ‘God, Take Care of My Family’
Marta Sanchez was worshiping at St. Simon Stock-St. Joseph Church down the street from her Bronx apartment Sunday when she got a chilling phone call from a friend: Her building was on fire.
Fire Safety Experts: Prepare for the Unpredictable
Fire safety depends on prevention, like making sure smoke detectors work, and doors close properly to keep smoke and flames from spreading. But once a fire starts, people should already know their apartment building is fireproof or combustible, which determines whether to flee or stay put.
Bronx Parish Comes Together for Fire Victims
Susan Watts sat towards the back of St. Simon Stock Catholic Church on Monday night with a heavy heart thinking of the eight children she knew that were affected by Sunday’s tragic building fire, including one who died — “I came here to pray for them and for everybody that was affected.”