The blaze on Boerum St. in Williamsburg broke out on the sixth floor of the 22-story building at 9:57 a.m., and was brought under control at 10:27 a.m., a spokesman for the New York Fire Department said.
ROTTERDAM — Rotterdam police officers will be out on Election Day at the Stewart's Shop at 2970 Guilderland Ave. The department is holding Coffee with a Cop…
Alexandria Police address rising weapons crimes in Old Town
Alexandria community concerned about rising crime in Old Town
Alexandria Police hosted a town hall with Old Town residents Monday night after acknowledging an increase in weapons-related violations and shots fired incidents in and around the neighborhood last year.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Alexandria Police hosted a town hall with Old Town residents Monday night after acknowledging an increase in weapons-related violations and shots fired incidents in and around the neighborhood last year.
The meeting follows an April 6 episode where someone fired dozens of shots on N. Patrick Street. No one was hurt, but bullets pierced windows and in at least one case entered condos in a nearby building.
Rotterdam adopts police reform plan, hours before deadline | The Daily Gazette
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The Rotterdam Town Board unanimously adopted its police reform plan Thursday evening, hours before Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s deadline.
No board members raised any questions or offered any other comments on the reform plan. Chief G. William Manikas said he was glad to see the plan come together.
“I’m thankful we’re going to get this passed and resolved by the deadline set by the governor,” he said.
Deputy Chief Michael Brown thanked all of the members involved in the collaborative for their work developing the plan.
Rotterdam police reform plan released; Two opportunities to comment scheduled | The Daily Gazette
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Rotterdam residents will have two different opportunities to comment on the police department’s reform plan, which includes the recommendations of implementing body cameras and appointing a community engagement officer.
The collaborative charged with creating the plan will hold a meeting on March 22, although a time and place have not been determined as its members try to determine how it can hold the meeting in person, said Supervisor Steven Tommasone during a town meeting Wednesday.
Town Attorney Kate McGuirl said those details should hopefully be worked out Thursday.