Criminal Justice
Policy
Manhattan DA candidates differ on gang conspiracy cases
Famous for taking down crime lords, conspiracy charges are now more often levied against young Black men.
NYPD
Policy
The NYPD has a surveillance problem
The department is facing multiple lawsuits over the use and disclosure of its digital surveillance practices.
Housing
Policy
NYC could ban criminal background checks on potential tenants
The real estate lobby is opposed.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD allows Borough Park protesters to break law with impunity
Heavy-handed tactics against Black Lives Matter protests were absent Tuesday night.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Funds are pouring into racial justice programs. Will it help?
Grantmakers and activists explore how to most effectively fight systemic racism.
Criminal Justice
Policy
No-knock search warrants may be heading out the door in New York
After nearly two decades of inaction, Breonna Taylor’s death may lead to reforms.
Donald Trump
Policy
Times’ Trump tax scoop could fuel further inquiries from James, Vance
The president’s tax returns feature several red flags for possibly fraudulent behavior, experts say.
Criminal Justice
Policy
What’s next for the police reform movement
While NYC has quieted down, activists are gearing up for their next big fights.
New York State
Policy
Why COVID-19 remains a concern in prisons and jails
A state Senate hearing examined what else could be done to help incarcerated people.
New York City
Policy
City Council considers amending chokehold criminalization law
The council is planning to introduce the legislation Thursday following outcries from the NYPD and police unions.
New York State
Policy
Experts: James’ NRA lawsuit is warranted, no sign of bias
Charity law experts say the allegations are bad enough to pursue dissolution, but that’s an unlikely outcome.
New York City
Policy
Viral video of protester’s arrest shows regular occurrence for New Yorkers of color
Arrests by plainclothes officers in unmarked vehicles are common in low-income communities of color say some advocates and legislators.
NYPD
Policy
Where could redirected police funding go?
Advocates have pushed for the money to go toward youth initiatives, mental health outreach and more.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Police reform activists and experts react to 50-a repeal
Advocates explain why having more transparency is important in the movement to end police brutality.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The remaining obstacles to police transparency
Repealing 50-a may make police records public, but lengthy record requests could stand in the way of actually seeing them.
New York State
Policy
The police reforms passed by New York state
A total of 11 bills made their way through the state Senate and Assembly.
Criminal Justice
Policy
A black Buffalo cop stopped another officer’s chokehold. She was fired.
Will Cariol Horne finally see justice 12 years after losing her job?
New York City
Policy
When do NYPD officers face consequences for alleged brutality?
New York City has had a number of high-profile instances of alleged police brutality, similar to Eric Garner’s death – and many also did not result in any criminal convictions. This is what happened in the most widely covered recent cases of police-involved deaths and brutality.
Criminal Justice
Politics