Criminal justice

Michael Bloomberg
New York City
Bloomberg renounces stop-and-frisk
Appearing at a black church in Brooklyn, the former NYC mayor addressed a liability in the Democratic presidential primary.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (right) announced that Dermot Shea (center) will be the next Commissioner of the New York Police Department, replacing James O'Neill (left).
Criminal Justice
Five things to know about Dermot Shea, the new NYPD commissioner
He has a lot in common with his predecessor.
By JEFF COLTIN
Policy
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Protesters against solitary confinement at New York state correctional facilities, during a rally to urge New York state legislators to pass reform legislation at the state Capitol.
Criminal Justice
Activists pushing to limit solitary confinement in 2020
In a letter exclusively obtained by City & State, 137 progressive groups demand passage on first day of legislative session.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, stands with Rev. Al Sharpton during a news conference outside of New York Police headquarters.
Criminal Justice
A guide to 50-a, the most contentious state law on the books
Legislators are pushing for transparent police records. The Police Benevolent Association argues that puts officers at risk.
By JEFF COLTIN, AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
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DNA being collected.
Ask the Experts
Should the NYPD be able to use the city’s DNA database?
The pros and cons of New York City’s controversial collection of genetic data.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
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A NYPD officer.
News & Politics
You don’t need to worry about the 'Pantaleo effect'
The PBA says officers have held back on arrests, but that doesn’t mean crime will go up.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo signing "Raise The Age" into law in 2017.
Criminal Justice
How is Raise the Age working?
The state missed the deadline for a report that would answer the question.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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Saheed Vassell's father Eric Vassell protesting police brutality in New York.
Criminal Justice
When do police officers face consequences for alleged brutality?
Pantaleo was fired for his role in the death of Eric Garner. Other NYPD officers in similar cases have faced a range of punishments.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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A protest against white supremacy held in New York City's Times Square.
News & Politics
Why are white supremacists targeting New York?
Diversity and media coverage make a prime target for attention-seeking racists.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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A Black Lives Matter protest in New York City.
Interviews & Profiles
Matt Taibbi on how NYC killed Eric Garner
The Rolling Stone journalist says NYPD rules and gentrification led to tragedy.
By JEFF COLTIN
Personality
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