Twelve years after moving to the United States from Bangladesh, Didarul Islam sought to join the ranks of the nation's largest police department because he "got inspired" by the "blanket" of protection the NYPD provided to his community, according to an essay he wrote as part of his police academy application.

Blackstone said its headquarters at 345 Park Ave., will reopen Monday, but employees have the option to work remotely. Windows of the building that were shattered by bullets last week have now been replaced.