John Chell was sworn in as the NYPD’s Chief of Department at Times Square on New Year’s Eve, replacing Jeffrey Maddrey, who recently resigned amid accusations he had swapped sex for overtime.

The NYPD confirmed Maddrey’s departure Saturday morning. “Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch accepted the resignation of Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey Friday night, effective immediately ...

Overall, major crime was down 11% in the first three months of 2025 compared to the same period a year ago, led by a drop of ...