In separate lawsuits filed Monday, the former officials — including the NYPD’s one-time chief of detectives — described a ...

The NYPD says one of two people who were shot at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Westchester Avenue has died.

The lawsuits, by four former police officers, claim that a culture of cronyism ruled the department. James Essig, who was chief of detectives, said that promotions were sold for $15,000.