Crime

Cops say more West Side street patrols reducing crime

The 24th Precinct has added 13 rookie cops on patrol in the last month in order to slow an uptick in thefts and property crimes.

By Luke Barnes | Apr 19 03:40 am ET

Police search for suspects in Riverside attempted rape, Claremont robbery

A woman was sexually assaulted in Riverside Park on Friday evening, and in a separate incident, a male Columbia student was robbed early Saturday morning.

By Luke Barnes | Apr 16 11:56 pm ET

Harlem neighborhood group holds first meeting

Residents discussed illegal dirt biking and youth violence at the inaugural meeting of the North Star Neighborhood Association on Tuesday night.

By Luke Barnes | Mar 28 03:43 am ET

Former gang members work to stop gun violence among youth

Former gang members working with Operation S.N.U.G., headquartered in north Harlem, work to get guns out of the hands of young people early.

By Luke Barnes | Feb 21 05:53 am ET

'Youth crews' cause uptick in crime

Youth crews have been widely blamed for a perceived spike in crime in West Harlem, as well as in the Grant and Manhattanville housing projects.

By Luke Barnes | Jan 3 06:08 pm ET

In support of Morningside

Both Columbia and Morningside would benefit from a genuine relationship.

By Editorial Board | Dec 4 08:36 pm ET

Concerns continue as crime increases around M'side Park

“A lot of parents are getting increasingly concerned about the climate in the neighborhood,” Children’s Learning Center director Renee Bock said.

By Finn Vigeland | Dec 1 02:32 am ET

Suspect brandishes gun in attempted robbery on 114th

The suspect followed a Columbia student into his brownstone residence on 114th Street, drew a gun and demanded an iPhone. The resident gave up his phone, but after being told it wasn’t an iPhone, the suspect returned it.

By Jillian Kumagai and Casey Tolan | Nov 16 01:10 am ET

Policing through art

Public art exhibitions are being used to encourage safer environments—although more of an effort should be taken.

By Jessica Hills | Nov 3 07:50 pm ET

Thirty years later, grass is greener in M'side Park

The Friends of Morningside Park, founded by a group of Columbia students who wanted to preserve the crime-ridden park just east of campus, celebrated their 30th anniversary last week.

By Olivia Aylmer | Oct 19 01:42 am ET

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