CRIME & SAFETY
Hoboken Housing Authority director joins call for police precinct at public housing complex
The executive director of the Hoboken Housing Authority wants the Hoboken Police Department to reopen a precinct at its main complex in the wake of a fatal shooting that sent shockwaves throughout the community. The death of Damon Murray, a 21-year-old former high school sports star, outside the housing authority’s...
Hoboken City Council hears outrage and distress over murder of Damon Murray
The Hoboken City Council heard a public outcry of outrage and distress over the murder of Damon Murray, 21, who was gunned down outside a housing authority building on Sunday night, at Wednesday’s meeting. Given that dozens of people came to council chambers to speak about Murray’s killing, Council...
In the Aftermath of Damon Murray's Murder, Housing Authority Residents Demand Change
HOBOKEN, NJ - In the wake of Damon Murray’s death, Housing Authority residents have pleaded with City Council members to take action to improve the conditions, safety, and opportunities for their community's youth. Dozens of Murray’s neighbors packed into City Hall imploring that action be taken in what was an emotionally fraught public hearing session at Wednesday’s Council meeting. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At 21 years old, Murray was shot and killed outside the Housing Authority, where he lived and grew up, late Sunday evening. “The overarching issue that is a contributing factor...
Balloon rising vigil held to remember the life of Hoboken’s Damon ‘Nunu’ Murray
A balloon rising vigil was held in Hoboken for the late Damon “Nunu” Murray near the housing authority building where the 21-year-old was fatally shot on Sunday. Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla was joined by 3rd Ward Councilman Mike Russo, 4th Ward Councilman Ruben Ramos, as well as Council members-at-large Emily Jabbour and Joe Quintero outside 770 Grand St.
An inside look at how your NYPD safely & professionally restored order at Columbia & CityCollegeNY after school officials requested our assistance in dispersing unlawful encampments on their campuses & persons barricaded in buildings I repeat- our cops have a thankless job. Recognizing their great work is vital! Thank you SRG, CRT & all officers assigned to the mobile field force yesterday We’ll always protect the right to peaceful protest. Public safety is-& forever will be-our top priority.
3 Hoboken council members call for return of HHA police precinct in wake of murder
Three Hoboken City Council members are calling for a local police precinct at the housing authority in wake of the killing of 21-year-old Damon Murray. “Last night Damon ‘NuNu’ Murray, a man involved in the community and local athletics, was tragically shot in killed in Hoboken. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family,” 3rd Ward Councilman Mike Russo posted on X.
NYC Burlington store guard turns tables on armed would-be shoplifter, 15, by opening fire: sources
A Burlington Coat Factory security guard shot at an armed would-be shoplifter who stormed into the store on Sunday – after the teenager threatened to kidnap and shoot her, sources said. The 15-year-old boy was part of a crew of four masked troublemakers who were turned away as they tried to enter the store at the corner of Pennsylvania and Wortman avenues in East New York around 4:20 p.m. Sunday, according to cops and law enforcement sources. When they were booted from the clothing store for refusing to take off the masks, they warned the 60-year-old security guard – a retired cop...
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