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By Everett M. Lo  Social Security Regional Communications Director in the New York Region Manhattan Voice  June 12, 2023 Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm.  Protect yourself by securing your personal information, understanding the threat of identity theft, and exercising caution. Here are 10 things you can start doing now to protect yourself and your loved ones from identity theft: 1. Protect your Social Security number by keeping your Social Security card in a safe place at home. Don’t carry it with you or provide your number unnecessarily. 2. Be careful when you speak with unknown callers. Scammers may mislead you by using legitimate phone numbers or the real names of officials. If they threaten you or make you feel uneasy, hang up. 3. Create strong, unique passwords so others can’t easily access your accounts. Use different passwords for different accounts so if a hacker compromises one account, they can’t access other account

Keechant Sewell stands between Deputy Mayor Philip Banks and Mayor Eric Adams during a City Hall press conference. | Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY By Yoav Gonen and Katie Honan, The City This article was originally published on Jun 12 6:10pm EDT by THE CITY NEW YORK - Commissioner Keechant Sewell will step down from her role leading the New York City Police Department, the latest high-profile resignation under Mayor Eric Adams.  Sewell, the first female police commissioner in the NYPD’s history, announced her resignation on Monday in an email circulated to members of the department.  Her letter came just days after the New York Post reported that City Hall had ratcheted up its micromanagement of Sewell’s decisions after she sought to discipline a top NYPD Chief with close ties to Adams.  “I have made the decision to step down from my position,” Sewell wrote in the email, which was obtained by THE CITY. “While my time here will come to a close, I will never step away from my advocacy

Moped Crew Make Off with Senior’s Purse  Police are searching for two men in connection with a purse snatching using a moped. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein  Queens Voice June 6, 2023 QUEENS - An elderly woman was robbed of her purse by a pair of muggers on a moped in Queens, cops said. At around 9 pm on May 29, a 70-year-old woman was walking in the vicinity of 108 Street and 68 Avenue in Forrest Hills, Queens. Cops said two men on a moped rode up behind the senior. The passenger on the back of a black moped ripped the purse off the woman’s shoulder and drove off. The victim did not sustain injuries. Investigators did not disclose how much cash or the value of the items of the purse were stolen.  Police released surveillance video of the suspects. One video shows the driver on the moped. The other suspect was recorded leaving a store. The driver was last seen wearing a neon construction vest. The other suspect has a medium complexion with dark hair. He was last seen wearin

Who’s Running for District Attorney in The Bronx and Queens in 2023? Voters cast their ballots in Jackson Heights on Election Day in November, and will be going back to the polls this month. | Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY By Rachel Holliday Smith, The City This article was originally published on Jun 6 5:01am EDT by THE CITY NEW YORK - In less than two weeks, voters in The Bronx and Queens, among the most populous counties in the country, will get to decide who is responsible for prosecuting crime in their neighborhoods.  In each of those counties, two Democratic incumbents are running in the primary election to keep their jobs as the district attorney, with criminal justice reform very much on the ballot. Early voting begins on June 17, and election day is June 27. Before you head to the polls, learn about the office and who’s running. Keep in mind: Though Staten Island’s district attorney, Democrat Michael McMahon, technically has a re-election this year, he is uncontested for Jun

Bayside Burglars Remove Safe from House - Cops Say Cops are searching for these men in connection with a burglary in Bayside, Queens. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein Queens Voice June 5, 2023 QUEENS - Cops are looking for a pair of burglars who broke into a Bayside home and made off with $250,000 in cash and jewelry.  At around 3 am on May 1, two men made their way to a house in the vicinity of 202 Street and 28 Avenue. Cops said the pair picked the lock to the front door and slipped inside the house which was not occupied at the time.  The burglars were caught on surveillance cameras inside the home in the kitchen and living room as they walked through the residence when they came upon a safe. Cops say the men then removed the safe from the home and fled in an unknown direction.  The stolen safe contained approximately $50,000 in cash and over $200,000 in jewelry, investigators said.  Police released surveillance video of the suspects from inside the home. Both men have ligh