Northeast
NYPD officer injuries are happening at a record-breaking pace: report
Police officers in New York City reportedly are being attacked and injured at a record-setting pace, according to data from the New York Police Department (NYPD).
The NYPD information shows that through the first three quarters of last year, 4,077 officers suffered injuries compared to 4,737 throughout the entirety of 2022.
Although data for the fourth quarter of 2023 has not yet been released, that puts the number of officers hurt by suspects on pace for a record-breaking 5,436 injuries, according to the New York Post.
“Well over 5,000 cops were attacked and injured last year – that’s not only a record, it’s a full-blown epidemic,” Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry told the newspaper.
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This image from video provided by the Office of the Manhattan District Attorney shows a brawl between New York City Police Department officers and migrants in Times Square, on Jan. 27, 2024. (Manhattan District Attorney via AP)
“The vicious attacks on police officers we’ve seen recently didn’t come out of nowhere. This dangerous environment has been building for years…. It’s not going to get better until those who attack police officers are consistently prosecuted and kept in jail,” he added. “And that won’t happen unless New Yorkers keep speaking up to demand an end to the chaos.”
In 2021, only 3,939 on- and off-duty officers suffered injuries, the data shows.
Of those hurt in the first three quarters of last year, 261 officers suffered either substantial or serious physical injuries, compared to 315 in all of 2022.
That puts 2023’s numbers on pace for a 10% spike to 348, the New York Post reported.
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New York City police officers and detectives investigate after a person is shot inside a store on Orchard Street in Manhattan in July 2023. The number of officer injuries in the first three quarters of last year is on pace to set a record annual total, the New York Post reports. (Jeff Bachner for NY Daily News via Getty Images)
One of the most recent incidents resulting in injury involved migrants attacking a pair of police officers in Times Square in late January.
Also in January, a machete-wielding suspect slashed a sergeant in the head in Brooklyn, and in Manhattan, an officer was punched in the face at a subway station while another allegedly was struck by a wrong-way driver while responding to a robbery scene, the newspaper reported.
“The NYPD is excellent at catching the people who perpetrate crimes, but New York City doesn’t want to prosecute and incarcerate anybody anymore,” Lou Turco, the head of the NYPD’s Lieutenants Benevolent Association, told Fox News Digital last week.
An on-duty NYPD officer was attacked with a bottle in an attack by a random passerby that was caught on video in April 2023. (New York Post)
Changes to the state’s bail laws in 2019 eliminated cash bail and mandated release for most misdemeanor and nonviolent offenses, which critics argue is a soft-touch approach to policing that has worsened crime in the city. Proponents say the law aimed to reduce the risk that someone with limited means would be jailed because they could not afford to pay bail.
Fox News’ Michael Dorgan contributed to this report.
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Boston, MA
Shay Maloney’s overtime goal lifts Boston Fleet to road victory
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Shay Maloney scored 41 seconds into overtime and the Boston Fleet edged the Vancouver Goldeneyes 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Much of the game was a goalie duel, with neither side scoring until the third period.
Haley Winn was first to strike, getting the Fleet on the board early in the final frame with her second goal of the year.
Hannah Miller responded for the Goldeneyes with 3:26 remaining, blasting a one-timer past Boston goalie Aerin Frankel from just inside the blue line. Frankel stopped 25 of the 26 shots she faced, and the Fleet won its sixth straight game.
Kristen Campbell made 25 saves in the Vancouver net.
The win moved the Fleet back into sole possession of first place in the league standings, two points ahead of the Montreal Victoire.
Vancouver was without goalie Emerance Maschmeyer, who is listed as day to day with an upper-body injury. Kimberly Newell served as Campbell’s backup.
Pittsburg, PA
How Pittsburgh area drivers can save money on gas as prices rise during the war with Iran
Until the prices at the gas pump start to come down, we’re all looking for a way to trim our spending on fuel. The good news is that there are a number of ways to do that, and they just might be in your wallet or on your phone right now.
Whether it’s credit card reward programs or brand loyalty programs, finding a discount at the gas station is easier than you might think.
Most major gas stations either have loyalty programs or memberships that can save you money. There’s also the option of using AAA to find some savings.
On your phone, there are several apps and options that can save you money, like GasBuddy or Waze.
“The Auto Club app, which is our app, it actually will guide you toward the least expensive fuel in the area near you,” explained Jim Garrity of AAA East Central.
Both AAA and AARP have deals with Shell, where members can get five cents off a gallon.
Meanwhile, if you’re getting your shopping done at one of the warehouse, wholesale stores such as Sam’s Club, BJ’s, or Costco, part of your membership is a gas discount, which is usually at least 10 cents cheaper.
Even if you aren’t a member of one of these wholesale stores, many grocery stores have rewards programs that can get you a discount at gas stations.
Garrity said there are also things you can do behind the wheel that can save you money on gas, starting with slowing down.
“Essentially, for every five miles over 50 miles an hour you’re driving, we found that you’re decreasing your fuel economy exponentially,” he explained.
He also said that drivers should avoid jack rabbit starts – basically pushing down on the gas pedal instead of easing off the brake and putting slight pressure on the gas pedal. Drivers also should make sure that they’re keeping up with regular maintenance.
“They save up pennies that over time really add up,” he said.
Obviously, changing your driving habits is hard, especially because you don’t see immediate results, and that can lead to frustration.
Using those memberships, rewards programs, and discount resources, that’s real money and more immediate.
Connecticut
Study: Late-Night Gamers in Connecticut Are Dragging Down Productivity
According to a study published by Win.gg, all those late-night gaming sessions aren’t just wrecking your sleep—they’re wrecking Connecticut’s bottom line. Yeah, apparently your midnight raid or Fortnite grind comes with a side of lost productivity, and it adds up fast.
Win.gg surveyed 2,000 working gamers across the U.S., then crunched the numbers with data from the U.S. Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The results? Roughly 47% of employed gamers in Connecticut admit they’re dragging the next day after a late-night session. On average, that translates to about 2.6 hours of work that… well, never really happens. If you put a dollar figure on it, that’s about $104 lost per worker in a single day. Multiply that by the state, and we’re looking at a staggering $74 million in lost productivity. Yup, you read that right—$74 million just because people stayed up too late chasing loot or finishing that last level.
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It’s not just your career that’s taking a hit, either. Gamers in the state report cutting their sleep by an average of 1.8 hours to fit in those extra hours of gaming. And we all know what happens when you skimp on sleep: coffee consumption goes up, focus goes down, and suddenly responding to emails feels like decoding hieroglyphics.
So, what does this mean for Connecticut? Employers are essentially paying for productivity that doesn’t happen, and the state as a whole is bleeding money. But let’s be real—nobody’s about to stop gaming. If anything, this is a reminder that maybe those late-night raids are best saved for the weekend, or at least capped so the Monday grind doesn’t feel like a marathon through molasses.
If you want to dive into all the numbers and methodology, Win.gg has the full breakdown here. But the takeaway is clear: your gaming habit might be costing more than you think—both in sleep and in dollars.
Exploring Beyond the Rusty Gates of Danbury’s Oldest Cemetery on Wooster Street
I live just down the block from the Wooster Street Cemetery and whenever I pass, I am always struck at how odd it is. You have this quiet, beautiful place that is dedicated to the people who were buried there, in the middle of a busy city and almost no one ever goes there. I decided to go take a deeper look around and see what was beyond the iron gates and stone walls.
Gallery Credit: Lou Milano
7 of the Most Beautiful Towns in the State of Connecticut
Connecticut is overflowing with both manmade and natural beauty. In some places, the two intersect to create a magical, almost fictional feel. Here are 7 Connecticut Towns that look like they came straight from a storybook.
Gallery Credit: Lou Milano
Top 10 Chain Restaurants with the Most Locations in Connecticut
The other day the boys and I were talking about KFC’s new “gravy flights,” and it got me wondering—do you know which fast-food chain has the most locations in Connecticut? None of us did, so I looked it up.
Gallery Credit: Lou Milano
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