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NYC politics
fromThe Marshall Project
5 hours ago

In New York City, Mamdani's New Appointee Talks About Reimagining Public Safety

New York City establishes the Office of Community Safety to enhance crime prevention and support services under Mayor Mamdani's leadership.
#civil-rights
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
16 hours ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
fromKqed
1 week ago
US politics

How a Bay Area Attorney Aims to Hold US Agents Accountable for Violence in Minneapolis | KQED

Legal claims filed against federal agents for alleged abuse during immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
16 hours ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

How a Bay Area Attorney Aims to Hold US Agents Accountable for Violence in Minneapolis | KQED

Legal claims filed against federal agents for alleged abuse during immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
4 hours ago

France: Thousands join Paris suburb mayor to protest racism

A rally in Saint-Denis supported newly elected Black mayor Bally Bagayoko against racism and highlighted ongoing racial tensions in France.
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

7-month-old baby shot dead in Brooklyn on walk with mom, sources say | amNewYork

A 7-month-old child was shot dead in Brooklyn, possibly by a stray bullet, while being pushed in a stroller by her mother.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Brooklyn cop cleared in fatal shooting of knife-wielding man who told police to fire: AG

A Brooklyn cop will not face charges for fatally shooting a knife-wielding man who threatened officers.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 hours ago

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
New York City
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

Manhunt Underway After Triple Stabbing In Brooklyn: NYPD

Three people were stabbed in Brownsville, Brooklyn, with injuries not considered life-threatening, and police are searching for the suspect.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Brooklyn cop cleared in fatal shooting of knife-wielding man who told police to fire: AG

A Brooklyn cop will not face charges for fatally shooting a knife-wielding man who threatened officers.
#gang-violence
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
fromShore News Network - The Latest Breaking, Viral and Trending News
23 hours ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
#bronx
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

NYPD detectives probing Bronx murder seeking doorbell camera video end up with confession instead

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx, and the suspect confessed to the crime when approached by police.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

NYPD detectives probing Bronx murder seeking doorbell camera video end up with confession instead

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx, and the suspect confessed to the crime when approached by police.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | Revisiting More Black Male Judges, the Collegial Effect, Public Perceptions and Paths Forward | amNewYork

Increased representation of Black judges leads to fairer judicial outcomes and reduces racial disparities in sentencing.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Pete Hegseth Accused of Blocking Promotions of a Dozen Officers Due to Race, Gender: Report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is accused of blocking promotions of military officers based on race, gender, and political affiliations.
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

NYPD officer fatally shoots Mott Haven man during attempted arrest - Bronx Times

Deputy Chief John Wilson stated that Colón had a parole warrant and a bench warrant for failing to register as a level three New York State sex offender, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
US news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Ontario announces inquest into death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet | CBC News

An inquest will investigate the circumstances of Regis Korchinski-Paquet's death after she fell from a balcony while police were present.
Education
fromHoodline
2 days ago

NYC Sheriff Supervisor Says Reassigned Over Background Checks

A senior investigator was removed for refusing to compromise on background checks for sheriff's academy recruits amid a hiring surge.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

We're Living in Horrible Conditions for Meaningful Dissent

The repeated imagery of war has desensitized the public, lowering political stakes and altering perceptions of conflict.
Boston
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant turned contractor charged in alleged bribery scheme

A former NYPD sergeant was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges related to city contracts awarded to his security company.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

See Photos From New York's Historic Anti-Trump Marches

Art plays a crucial role in social movements, fostering connection and courage among participants.
#metropolitan-police
LGBT
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Met Police to scrap non-crime hate incident investigations in five months - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Metropolitan Police will stop investigating non-crime hate incidents to focus on criminal activities and improve resource allocation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

Six Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation after a black child suffered a broken knee during a stop and search incident in London.
LGBT
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Met Police to scrap non-crime hate incident investigations in five months - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Metropolitan Police will stop investigating non-crime hate incidents to focus on criminal activities and improve resource allocation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

Six Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation after a black child suffered a broken knee during a stop and search incident in London.
#protest
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Scale of carnage at LA's 'No Kings' protest laid bare - as sinister past of 'Statue of Liberty lady' revealed

Seventy-five rioters were arrested during the 'No Kings' rally in Downtown LA, with violent clashes against law enforcement and use of tear gas.
NYC LGBT
fromQNS
5 days ago

Queens Says No Kings: Over 1,000 turn out for Forest Hills protest - QNS

Over 1,000 residents protested against the Trump Administration's policies affecting immigrants and marginalized communities in a peaceful demonstration in Queens.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Scale of carnage at LA's 'No Kings' protest laid bare - as sinister past of 'Statue of Liberty lady' revealed

Seventy-five rioters were arrested during the 'No Kings' rally in Downtown LA, with violent clashes against law enforcement and use of tear gas.
NYC LGBT
fromQNS
5 days ago

Queens Says No Kings: Over 1,000 turn out for Forest Hills protest - QNS

Over 1,000 residents protested against the Trump Administration's policies affecting immigrants and marginalized communities in a peaceful demonstration in Queens.
NYC LGBT
fromHell Gate
5 days ago

Park Slope's Polite No Kings Protest

Thousands protested at the No Kings rally in Park Slope, while a lone counterprotester voiced support for President Trump.
NYC politics
fromDailywire
21 hours ago

Mamdani Sparks Backlash With Response To 7-Month-Old Baby Shot In NYC

Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash for blaming gun violence for a baby's death instead of the criminal responsible for the shooting.
fromFOX 5 New York
1 day ago

Man charged with murder in shooting death of 7-month-old baby

The victim, Kaori Patterson-Moore, was struck in the head by a stray bullet around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday near Moore Street and Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. Investigators said the infant's mother was pushing her in a stroller when two suspects approached on a moped.
Brooklyn
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Death of refugee left in parking lot by Border Patrol ruled a homicide

Shah Alam was 'a blind man who could not speak English and left outside a closed Tim Hortons coffee shop completely defenseless against the bitter cold February night by Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security,' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said. 'Every individual involved in the death of Mr. Shah Alam must be held fully accountable.'
US news
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Zohran Mamdani's Pick to Help "Fundamentally Change" the Way New Yorkers Relate to City Government

Tascha Van Auken aims to transform New Yorkers' relationship with city government through the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement.
#immigration
Law
fromURL Media
3 days ago

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

Mohan's deportation highlights systemic issues in immigration legal services for Asian immigrants in New York City.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NY pol rips 'clearly broken' immigration system after Venezuelan migrant busted for killing local teen

The immigration system is criticized for allowing dangerous individuals to remain in the country, endangering American citizens.
Law
fromURL Media
3 days ago

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

Mohan's deportation highlights systemic issues in immigration legal services for Asian immigrants in New York City.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NY pol rips 'clearly broken' immigration system after Venezuelan migrant busted for killing local teen

The immigration system is criticized for allowing dangerous individuals to remain in the country, endangering American citizens.
US politics
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
Social justice
fromBronx Times
5 days ago

'No War, No ICE, No Kings': Hundreds Rally in the Bronx for No Kings Day - Bronx Times

Hundreds gathered in the Bronx for the No Kings rally, protesting against executive power consolidation and ICE actions affecting local communities.
#protests
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Over 70 protesters were arrested after police used tear gas and pepper balls during a demonstration in Los Angeles.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Over 70 protesters were arrested after police used tear gas and pepper balls during a demonstration in Los Angeles.
Boston
fromHudson Valley Post
5 days ago

Manhunt In New York After Prisoner Escapes In Hudson Valley

Julio C. Sosa, a 29-year-old prisoner, escaped from police custody in Brewster, New York, and is currently being sought by authorities.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in New York court in effort to postpone federal trial

Luigi Mangione seeks to postpone his federal trial due to overlapping state trial preparations and constitutional rights concerns.
New York City
fromCity Journal
4 days ago

Madison Square Garden Honored the NYPD. Mamdani Should Follow Suit

Showing support for the police through policy action is as important as expressing gratitude.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Judge dismisses charges against two ex-Louisville police officers in Breonna Taylor case

U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson issued a one-page ruling Friday throwing out charges against Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, two former officers involved in crafting the Taylor warrant.
US news
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
#nerdeen-kiswani
fromTruthout
5 days ago
NYC politics

Activist Nerdeen Kiswani Speaks Out After Being Targeted in Assassination Plot

NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
5 days ago

Pro-Palestinian activist speaks out after foiled New York City assassination plot

Nerdeen Kiswani faced an assassination plot, prompting calls for stronger denunciation of political violence against activists.
NYC politics
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
3 days ago

Lawyers for NYC Palestinian activist targeted in firebomb plot call for broader probe - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Lawyers for Nerdeen Kiswani seek justice beyond the arrested suspect, highlighting broader threats against her as a pro-Palestinian activist.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Activist Nerdeen Kiswani Speaks Out After Being Targeted in Assassination Plot

An assassination attempt against Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani was foiled, highlighting the threats faced by pro-Palestine voices.
#ice
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago
US politics

ICE's flawed justification for courthouse arrests sparks demand to free those detained

ICE provided false information to justify mass arrests at immigration courts, leading to demands for the release of those detained.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US politics

Nationwide anti-ICE protests call for accountability after Renee Good's death

Nationwide protests demanded accountability after Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
US politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

ICE's flawed justification for courthouse arrests sparks demand to free those detained

ICE provided false information to justify mass arrests at immigration courts, leading to demands for the release of those detained.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Millions Join "No Kings" Protests in One of Largest US Rallies

Up to 8 million Americans participated in nationwide No Kings protests against President Trump's agenda on March 28, 2026.
fromInvestigative Post
1 day ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

7-month-old girl in stroller fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYPD says

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn while in a stroller with her mother.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg warns New York behind the curve' in efforts to stop ghost guns from being produced and used in crime | amNewYork

Bragg stated, 'If you were going to buy or sell an illegal gun, why would you go and do it another way? This is how you would move illegal guns. It's the quickest, safest way from law enforcement detection.'
Law
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
#nypd
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
6 days ago

Bronx teens attacked on subway; NYPD seeks 9 suspects

Nine men are wanted for a violent robbery on a Bronx subway train, resulting in minor injuries to three victims.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
6 days ago

Bronx teens attacked on subway; NYPD seeks 9 suspects

Nine men are wanted for a violent robbery on a Bronx subway train, resulting in minor injuries to three victims.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

After jail, house arrest and an ankle monitor, a reprieve for a Cop City' protester: The process was the punishment'

A Georgia carpenter resolved a three-year felony arson case related to Cop City protests through an Alford plea, receiving a reduced charge and probation instead of potential 20-year imprisonment.
#racial-profiling
fromAtlanta Black Star
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

'It's Shameful ... Treated Like an Animal': Black Men Sue NYPD After Officers Searched Their Cars During Minor Traffic Stops Even After They Refused Consent

fromAtlanta Black Star
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

'It's Shameful ... Treated Like an Animal': Black Men Sue NYPD After Officers Searched Their Cars During Minor Traffic Stops Even After They Refused Consent

NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Feds broke down NYC Council member's door in predawn raid

Federal investigators raided the homes of New York City Council Member Farah Louis and her sister as part of a bribery and fraud investigation.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Brooklyn acting superintendent wins permanent job despite social media flap, letter-writing blitz

Erin Lynch-Reyes has been appointed as the permanent superintendent of District 21 despite controversy surrounding her husband's alleged defamation on social media.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Rockland Gun Owner Takes Aim At Times Square Gun Ban

A lawsuit challenges New York's ban on carrying firearms in Times Square, claiming it violates the right to self-defense in public spaces.
NYC politics
fromDailywire
5 days ago

Deciphering New York's Persistent Violence And Public Disorder

New York City crime data shows a decline in gun violence but overall crime remains above pre-pandemic levels.
#law-enforcement-misconduct
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Op-Ed | Justice in New York Can't Be Optional Here's How Albany Can Stop Documented Police Misconduct amNewYork

Law
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn prosecutors say officers violated a victim's civil rights

Federal prosecutors charged law enforcement defendants with committing multiple criminal acts that violated a vulnerable victim's civil rights in response to a 311 prostitution complaint.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Op-Ed | Justice in New York Can't Be Optional Here's How Albany Can Stop Documented Police Misconduct amNewYork

fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Four arrested in Brooklyn shelter kickback scheme that's ensnared NYC councilmember Farah Louis

"As alleged, the defendants used their leadership positions to loot public funds from an organization devoted to serving vulnerable New Yorkers," U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella said in a statement.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Three Stabbed Near Dumont And Powell In Brownsville

Three people were stabbed in Brownsville, Brooklyn, with the attacker still at large and no arrests made as of the initial report.
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Man set to face judge on murder, assault charges in NYC subway killing of 83-year-old

Bairon Hernandez, 34, was charged with murder once the victim, Roosevelt Island resident Richard Williams, died from his injuries nine days after police said he was pushed onto the tracks at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street station on the morning of March 8.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromCity & State NY
5 days ago

Where does each borough-based jail project stand?

Rikers Island is set to be replaced by four borough-based jails, but the project is over budget and behind schedule.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Criminal-Justice Activist's Baffling Crime

Prison-reform activist Alexander Friedmann was arrested for secretly smuggling weapons and tools into Nashville's new jail during construction, despite his prominent reputation in criminal-justice reform circles.
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

How US police corruption actually works, according to a former NYPD cop

Former NYPD officer Mike Dowd, convicted of drug-related corruption, explains how police corruption develops within precincts and advocates for improved accountability measures.
Brooklyn
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Inside the Grassroots Campaign That Pushed a Drone Company Out of Brooklyn

Protesters occupied Building 77 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to oppose the lease of Easy Aerial, linked to the Department of Homeland Security and Israeli military.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mamdani faces first showdown with NYPD will he risk alienating police?

When Zohran Mamdani was a New York state assembly member, he sponsored the Stop Fakes Act, which would have prohibited law enforcement from creating fake electronic communication service accounts and collecting users' account information. Digital dragnet surveillance is widespread and dangerous, yet it continues to go unregulated, Mamdani co-wrote in a 2023 City & State op-ed. Although the NYPD claimed in a Department of Justice report to keep detailed records of its undercover accounts, the department refuses to provide any documentation
New York Islanders
fromTruthout
1 month ago

"Reforms" Didn't End Police Violence in 2020 and They Won't End ICE Violence Now

Yet while "Abolish ICE" serves as a unifying chant in the streets, Democrats are once again seeking to temper and co-opt people's demands into a narrow version of reform. The demands outlined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer could not be more toothless: requiring ICE agents to unmask, wear body cameras, and to follow a code of conduct modeled on other law enforcement agencies.
US politics
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Death threat? Black Lives Matter activist says plainclothed cop threatened to kill him outside Bronx court during sergeant's murder trial amNewYork

A plainclothed officer allegedly threatened to kill Hawk Newsome outside a Bronx courthouse during the Erik Duran trial, prompting Newsome to file a complaint.
New York City
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Mamdani Reacts Carefully to Two Police Shootings on Same Day

NYPD officers fatally shot weapon-wielding suspects in separate Brooklyn and Manhattan incidents, prompting an internal investigation and mayoral response.
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Brooklyn man convicted in string of hate crime attacks in Lower Manhattan

Skiboky Stora was convicted of multiple hate crimes including assaults, stalking, and harassment targeting white individuals, women, and Jewish people in Lower Manhattan between September 2023 and March 2024.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Six years after George Floyd, we must stand against an ICE killing in Minneapolis | Austin Sarat

On 25 May 2020, America witnessed a stunning act of police brutality when a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, murdered George Floyd. The killer, Derek Chauvin, apparently confident that he would be immune to accountability, did his deed in the open, with other officers standing by and in front of a crowd of onlookers. The video of Floyd's murder shocked the nation.
Social justice
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: It's a police state in Minnesota

The expansion of claimed absolute immunity by federal leaders and agents is eroding accountability, enabling unlawful force against civilians, and threatening constitutional protections.
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