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New York City
fromNew York Daily News
16 hours 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
fromwww.amny.com
22 hours ago

Two Bronx shootings in one hour leave pair of men dead as borough continues to be rocked by gun violence in 2026 | amNewYork

Two men were shot dead in separate incidents in the Bronx on April 2, 2026.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
16 hours 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
fromwww.amny.com
22 hours ago

Two Bronx shootings in one hour leave pair of men dead as borough continues to be rocked by gun violence in 2026 | amNewYork

Two men were shot dead in separate incidents in the Bronx on April 2, 2026.
#new-york-city
fromSFGATE
20 hours ago
NYC real estate

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
fromDailywire
5 days ago
NYC politics

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.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
20 hours ago

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
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.
#nypd
NYC politics
fromNewsday
1 day ago

Diller verdict: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says she's 'deeply disappointed' in shooter's murder acquittal

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed deep disappointment over the jury's verdict acquitting the accused of murder in Det. Jonathan Diller's death.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Murder acquittal in killing of NYPD hero cop Jonathan Diller is 'gut punch' to city, Finest: Commissioner

A jury's not guilty verdict for Guy Rivera in the murder of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller has left a profound impact on the police community.
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.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Deadly night in NYC: Multiple people fatally shot during overnight crime spree

NYPD investigates two shootings in NYC, resulting in three fatalities, including a possible murder-suicide in Queens and a homicide in Manhattan.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
1 day ago

Diller verdict: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says she's 'deeply disappointed' in shooter's murder acquittal

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed deep disappointment over the jury's verdict acquitting the accused of murder in Det. Jonathan Diller's death.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Murder acquittal in killing of NYPD hero cop Jonathan Diller is 'gut punch' to city, Finest: Commissioner

A jury's not guilty verdict for Guy Rivera in the murder of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller has left a profound impact on the police community.
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.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Deadly night in NYC: Multiple people fatally shot during overnight crime spree

NYPD investigates two shootings in NYC, resulting in three fatalities, including a possible murder-suicide in Queens and a homicide in Manhattan.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 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.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours 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.
#police-accountability
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

SFPD watchdog boss faces rare evaluation after toxic workplace lawsuit. Here's what that might mean.

Performance evaluations for police accountability leaders are infrequent, with the current director facing scrutiny due to workplace allegations and a pending lawsuit.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

SFPD watchdog boss faces rare evaluation after toxic workplace lawsuit. Here's what that might mean.

Performance evaluations for police accountability leaders are infrequent, with the current director facing scrutiny due to workplace allegations and a pending lawsuit.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
13 hours ago

Restaurateur and friend of Eric Adams pleads not guilty to insurance fraud, alongside 2 men previously sued by GEICO | amNewYork

Zhan Petrosyants and two businessmen were indicted for insurance fraud and money laundering related to fraudulent claims against GEICO.
fromFOX 5 New York
15 hours 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
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
12 hours ago

Triple Header for Privacy's Defender in New York

"Privacy's Defender is a compelling account of a life well lived and an inspiring call to action for the next generation of civil liberties champions." ~Edward Snowden, whistleblower; author of Permanent Record
Privacy technologies
fromBronx Times
1 day 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
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.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 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.
Education
fromHoodline
1 day 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.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 day 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
15 hours ago

North Andover police working to get body cameras after Kelsey Fitzsimmons shooting

North Andover is implementing a body-worn camera program for police to enhance accountability and seek grant funding to reduce taxpayer costs.
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Friday's Headlines: Margin For Terror Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The first three months of 2026 were among the three safest first-three-month periods since records started being kept at the dawn of the Automobile Age, with only 42 fatalities from car crashes in New York City.
Alternative transportation
#gang-violence
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
1 day 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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

Suspect to be charged with murder of Brooklyn infant may have been shooting at her dad

A gunman will be charged with murder for killing a 7-month-old girl during a gang-related shooting in East Williamsburg.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
1 day 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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

Suspect to be charged with murder of Brooklyn infant may have been shooting at her dad

A gunman will be charged with murder for killing a 7-month-old girl during a gang-related shooting in East Williamsburg.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day 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.
#zohran-mamdani
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Tisch distances mayor from NYPD hate-crime reporting change as overall crime falls in his first quarter | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's administration is addressing crime rates and hate crimes with new reporting methods for transparency.
fromwww.cnn.com
17 hours ago
New York City

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will host a rally to mark 100 days in office, reflecting on accomplishments and addressing budget challenges.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Tisch distances mayor from NYPD hate-crime reporting change as overall crime falls in his first quarter | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's administration is addressing crime rates and hate crimes with new reporting methods for transparency.
New York City
fromwww.cnn.com
17 hours ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will host a rally to mark 100 days in office, reflecting on accomplishments and addressing budget challenges.
#metropolitan-police
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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.
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.
fromShore News Network - The Latest Breaking, Viral and Trending News
13 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
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
13 hours ago

Exclusive | Second thug accused of gunning down 7-month-old in horror NYC drive-by shooting nabbed

Two suspects have been arrested in the fatal shooting of a 7-month-old baby girl in Brooklyn.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
#bribery
Boston
fromGothamist
3 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.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

Retired NYPD sergeant arrested in corruption probe linked to city lawmaker and governor's aide

A retired NYPD sergeant has been indicted on bribery charges linked to a city council member and a governor's aide in a corruption investigation.
Boston
fromGothamist
3 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.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

Retired NYPD sergeant arrested in corruption probe linked to city lawmaker and governor's aide

A retired NYPD sergeant has been indicted on bribery charges linked to a city council member and a governor's aide in a corruption investigation.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Second suspect sought in fatal shooting of 7-month-old Brooklyn girl in stroller

A 7-month-old girl was killed by gunfire in Brooklyn, with police searching for the moped driver and passenger involved in the incident.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a vehicle while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Moped-riding goons who shot, killed 7-month old in NYC horror were aiming for her dad: sources

A 7-month-old girl was shot dead in Brooklyn, targeted by gunmen aiming for her father over a social media dispute.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Woman fatally struck in Brooklyn hit and run, NYPD says

A woman was struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
1 day ago

Manhunt for 2nd Brooklyn baby death suspect intensifies as NYC reels from shooting

A 7-month-old girl was tragically killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn during a shooting incident.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Second suspect sought in fatal shooting of 7-month-old Brooklyn girl in stroller

A 7-month-old girl was killed by gunfire in Brooklyn, with police searching for the moped driver and passenger involved in the incident.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a vehicle while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Moped-riding goons who shot, killed 7-month old in NYC horror were aiming for her dad: sources

A 7-month-old girl was shot dead in Brooklyn, targeted by gunmen aiming for her father over a social media dispute.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Woman fatally struck in Brooklyn hit and run, NYPD says

A woman was struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
1 day ago

Manhunt for 2nd Brooklyn baby death suspect intensifies as NYC reels from shooting

A 7-month-old girl was tragically killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn during a shooting incident.
fromInvestigative Post
19 hours 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
New York City
fromPBS News
21 hours ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants face challenges identifying landlords due to corporate ownership structures, complicating accountability and enforcement of housing laws.
fromwww.amny.com
3 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
fromCity Limits
16 hours ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
#queens
New York City
fromHoodline
22 hours ago

Queens police seek two in Jamaica Ave robbery

A 25-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Queens, with two suspects still at large as police seek public assistance.
New York City
fromHoodline
22 hours ago

Queens police seek two in Jamaica Ave robbery

A 25-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Queens, with two suspects still at large as police seek public assistance.
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.
#shooting
Brooklyn
fromNewsNation
2 days ago

Baby shot to death in Brooklyn: NYPD

A 7-month-old baby was shot and killed in a suspected gang-related incident in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 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.
Brooklyn
fromNewsNation
2 days ago

Baby shot to death in Brooklyn: NYPD

A 7-month-old baby was shot and killed in a suspected gang-related incident in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 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.
New York City
fromSFGATE
23 hours ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched hearings for renters to voice complaints directly to housing officials, addressing issues like mold and landlord accountability.
Brooklyn
fromNBC News
2 days ago

Manhunt underway after 7-month-old baby killed by stray bullet in Brooklyn

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot by a stray bullet in Brooklyn, prompting a city-wide manhunt for the suspects involved.
#nyc-community-boards
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
1 day 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.
NYC politics
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
2 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.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Is Linden Blvd NYC's new 'Boulevard of Death?' 9 dead in crashes on street since 2021.

Linden Boulevard has been labeled the 'Boulevard of Death' due to multiple fatal hit-and-run incidents and ongoing traffic dangers.
#law-enforcement-misconduct
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

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

NYC politics
fromAlgemeiner.com
3 days ago

New York's Bruce Blakeman Vows to Protect Jews, Combat Anti-Israel Policies if Elected Governor

Bruce Blakeman emphasizes law-and-order policies to combat antisemitism and protect the Jewish community in New York as he campaigns for governor.
Brooklyn
fromBed-Stuy, NY Patch
2 days ago

Teen Caught With Gun At Brooklyn High School, NYPD Says

A 16-year-old student was charged with gun possession after being found with a handgun at a Brooklyn high school.
New York City
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

It Will Be a Scandal If Mamdani Can't Pay EMS Workers Better

Raising wages for emergency medical-services workers in New York City is essential and urgent, given their low pay and challenging working conditions.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.
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.
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
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Mamdani's public safety promises are slow going. His allies say that's the point.

Mayor Mamdani's cautious approach to police reform is seen as a strategic choice by advocates, despite scaling back several campaign promises.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 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.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 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.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Man sought in Brooklyn hate crime accused of smearing feces on building, police sources say

A man is being sought for defacing a Brooklyn Heights mosque in a hate crime incident involving Quran pages and feces.
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.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

NYC creates Office of Community Safety to expand crisis response

New York City created an Office of Community Safety with a deputy mayor to coordinate multi-faceted responses including gun violence prevention and mental health services beyond police intervention.
NYC politics
fromFox News
2 weeks ago

Mamdani moves to sideline NYC police with new safety office under sweeping overhaul

NYC Mayor Mamdani creates Office of Community Safety to centralize public safety programs, shifting focus from policing to prevention and community support services.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NYC ends criminal summonses for cyclists, e-bike riders in policy shift

New York City will treat cyclist traffic violations as civil summonses instead of criminal charges, eliminating court appearance requirements for minor offenses starting March 27.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Made No Sense': Bill de Blasio Admits to Sean Hannity That Defund the Police Was a Mistake'

Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio acknowledged that the Defund the Police movement was a mistake, despite implementing a $1 billion police budget cut in 2020.
#police-misconduct
NYC politics
fromNewsNation
3 weeks ago

Former NYPD officers charged for civil rights violations in sex case: Feds

Two former NYPD officers face federal charges for sexual misconduct and civil rights violations during a prostitution complaint response in Queens.
NYC politics
fromNewsNation
3 weeks ago

Former NYPD officers charged for civil rights violations in sex case: Feds

Two former NYPD officers face federal charges for sexual misconduct and civil rights violations during a prostitution complaint response in Queens.
NYC politics
fromAtlanta Black Star
3 weeks ago

'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

NYPD vehicle searches disproportionately target Black and Hispanic drivers, with over 84% of searches targeting these groups compared to less than 4% of white drivers, despite contraband being found in less than 4% of searches.
NYC politics
fromFox News
1 month ago

New York's Mayor Mamdani promised change - now he's gutting the NYPD

New York City's mayor canceled planned hiring of 5,000 police officers to address budget shortfalls, worsening public safety by exacerbating recruitment crises and increasing emergency response times by over 50%.
NYC politics
fromNewsNation
1 month ago

Mayor Mamdani under fire for response to NYPD officers pelted with snowballs

Mayor Mamdani faced criticism for downplaying an assault on NYPD officers during a Washington Square Park snowball incident that hospitalized two officers with head and face injuries.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Ex-NYPD official's indictment prompts calls for review of Adams-era contracts

Federal prosecutors accused Taylor of soliciting bribes in two schemes, including one in which a Florida businessman paid him tens of thousands of dollars in cash and gifts in an effort to secure a multimillion-dollar contract to put panic buttons in city schools. The sprawling contract was never awarded, but Taylor was able to secure the company a much smaller pilot program with the city through a noncompetitive purchase of $19,830, according to the indictment.
New York City
New York City
fromNewsmax
1 month ago

Mamdani Hires Former Biden Official to Audit NYPD

Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Bitta Mostofi to audit six city agencies, including the NYPD, for sanctuary law compliance to counter federal immigration enforcement.
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.
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