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The former NYPD deputy commissioner in charge of public information — who once called a Post reporter a “f—king scumbag” when asked for comment — has called it quits. Tarik Sheppard, a 21-year veteran of New York’s Finest, who also was caught publicly scuffling with his boss during a photo op, filed for retirement on...

It looks like the trend of gas prices falling will soon be over in New York State. Starting in a couple of weeks, gas producers will have to switch over to the summer blend of gas, which is more expensive to make, and that will drive the cost of gas up across the state.

A permanent United States resident and Columbia University student was arrested by Department of Homeland Security agents at his naturalization interview on Monday, according to a habeas petition filed by his lawyers.

The Tompkins Square Park bathrooms have reopened after a major overhaul. The parks department just reopened the once-infamous Tompkins Square Park field house after a two-year shutdown. [ more › ]

Because a London production of "The Years" keeps stopping the action after audience members pass out, here are your afternoon links: Katy Perry sang in space, giving salmon anti-anxiety meds is bad, the City Council speaker gets to borrow art from the Met and more. [ more › ]

JAMAICA, Queens (PIX11) — Police are searching for a suspect accused of raping a woman at knifepoint in Queens Friday, authorities said. The suspect allegedly came up from behind the 50-year-old woman near 162nd Street and 89th Avenue in Jamaica at around 3 a.m., according to the NYPD. The woman was then forcibly...

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is showcasing the backing of two powerful labor unions as he runs for mayor of the nation's most populous city.

A New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) tenant is pleading for relief after enduring four months of exposure to mold in her apartment, raising concerns about persistent health hazards in public housing.​

NEW YORK - The NYPD has launched a new "quality of life" initiative targeting low-level offenses, including open drug use, panhandling, illegal parking, and more. The pilot program began Monday in five precincts across New York City, including one in the Bronx. What we know: — As part of the...

An undercover operation in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of six alleged child predators. New York State Police, the FBI, along with the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Ramapo Police Department announced the results of an undercover operation. FBI Joins New York State Police...