Safety tips help subway riders in New York City be their own best “first line of defense,” officials said. They noted that riders can protect themselves without ever enduring a punch or a shove.
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Police Still Looking for Suspects in St. Anastasia Church Burglary
New York City police detectives are still seeking information regarding a burglary at St. Anastasia Church, Douglaston, on Friday, Aug. 26.
Subway Shooting Suspect Surrenders to NYPD
The man suspected of opening fire and killing a subway rider over the weekend turned himself in at a Lower Manhattan NYPD precinct on Tuesday, according to authorities.
Former Governor Pataki on Cuomo, Religious Freedom, and NY’s Need For a ‘Change in Direction’
George Pataki, former New York governor, made his personal “state-of-the-state” comments in the wake of Andrew Cuomo’s resignation as governor.
A Mugging And A ‘Fight Night’ Attack, Just Two Days Apart, On NYC Streets
Violence continued to stalk the streets of New York City last weekend, with two incidents happening two days apart.
Pope Francis Promulgates Revised Canon Law on Crimes, Punishments
A series of laws and procedures promulgated by now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and, especially, by Pope Francis to protect children, promote the investigation of allegations of clerical sexual abuse and punish offenders are included in a heavily revised section of the Code of Canon Law.
Arrest Made in Flushing Church Assault
A woman was punched as she was leaving St. Michael’s Church in Flushing on Oct. 28, the New York City Police Department said.
Relic Swiped as Queens Man Prays in East Harlem
An unidentified male stole a bag outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on East 116th Street in Manhattan on Oct. 13. Inside was a second-class relic, a piece of stone from the Shrine of St. Michael on Mount Gargano in Italy.
