NYC NOW Evening Roundup: Midtown Shooting Victim Was NYPD Officer on Paid Detail, Cell Phone Restrictions in Schools, Older Residents Struggle in NYC and Polling New Jersey’s Governor's Race
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Jul 29, 2025 A tragic shooting in Midtown claimed the life of an NYPD officer, raising concerns about the dangers of paid police details. New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to introduce cell phone restrictions in schools to improve student focus. The economic struggles of older residents in NYC are highlighted, revealing difficulties in affording essentials. Additionally, a new poll indicates a tightening race in New Jersey's gubernatorial election, with Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill's lead shrinking against Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
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NYPD Officer Killed on Detail
- Officer Diderot Islam was the first to die in the Midtown shooting while working a paid detail assignment.
- He was an immigrant from Bangladesh, a father of two, with a third child on the way.
How NYPD Paid Details Work
- NYPD officers on paid details work uniformed security jobs paid by private companies, not by NYPD.
- These assignments include places like sports events, houses of worship, and Midtown office buildings.
Details on Officer Duties
- Officers on paid details described their duties as mundane tasks-like removing skateboarders or homeless people near office buildings.
- These were everyday security activities without high perceived risk.