Helicopter

Police Officer Shot at Essex and Grand on the Lower East Side [Updated]

Last modified March 29, 2017 at 11:08 pm

Since roughly 4:00 am this morning, an NYPD chopper has been combing the Lower East Side for a perpetrator.

Early Edition: April 13

Last modified June 27, 2012 at 12:59 am

Shootout and Chase Near Baruch Houses on the Lower East Side

Last modified March 29, 2017 at 11:08 pm

For forty minutes earlier this morning, a police helicopter buzzed around the Lower East Side, reportedly projecting a spotlight around the vicinity of Baruch Houses. It was a shootout and chase.

Early Edition: November 23

Last modified June 27, 2012 at 12:59 am

NYPD Helicopter Circles Clinton Street [Updated]

Last modified October 9, 2011 at 11:02 am

Who needs an alarm clock when we’ve got the NYPD chopper unit?

Helicopter Patrols & the Lower East Side Lockdown

Last modified March 29, 2017 at 11:09 pm

The 10002 zip is on full alert, thanks to the recent spat of crime.

Stabbing on Stanton Street Last Night [Updated]

Last modified March 29, 2017 at 11:10 pm

Much of the neighborhood was awoken by a low-flying chopper last night. More after the jump!

Red Helicopter Above the Lower East Side

Last modified January 9, 2010 at 4:07 pm

A low-flying red helicopter is currently circling the air space above the Lower East Side. From our vantage point on Delancey, it seems to be hovering above Houston. What are you seeing out there?

Helicopters Hovering Above Lower East Side

Last modified December 1, 2009 at 9:23 pm

This evening, we received a few reports of helicopters hovering high above the Lower East Side.  Did anyone else witness the same, or have further information as to why? [photo via Distant Creations]

Clinton Street Ruckus

Last modified July 31, 2009 at 10:48 am

We received a concerned email in our inbox this morning regarding some violence on Clinton Street last night. “Have you heard anything about the ruckus down on clinton st between henry and madison last night? There was some shouting, screaming and brawling, then two ambulances showed up. After that the police cordoned off the block… […]