Police Brutality
Police Brutality
Could crime tip the scales of the mayoral race?
Voters have responded positively to Eric Adams and Andrew Yang, who both oppose defunding the police.
NYPD
How does the Civilian Complaint Review Board work?
Investigating police misconduct.
New York City
A guilty verdict in Chauvin trial and Cuomo impeachment probe continues
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Police Brutality
Chauvin guilty on all counts
New York lawmakers react after a jury convicted the former Minneapolis police officer of murdering George Floyd.
New York State
New state lawmakers from Rochester spearhead policing reform
Elected officials take on mental health crisis response, police residency requirements and qualified immunity after Daniel Prude decision.
Police Benevolent Association
Why are cops rarely charged or convicted when they kill in the line of duty?
A grand jury declined to indict police officers involved in the death of Daniel Prude in Rochester last year. That’s not a huge surprise.
Criminal justice
Putting Cuomo’s small-town police reform praise into perspective
An annotated press release of the governor’s statement on the village of Lowville “reinventing and modernizing” its police department.
NYPD
What is the Defund the Police movement about?
Is it a viable criminal justice solution?
NYPD
NYPD allows Borough Park protesters to break law with impunity
Heavy-handed tactics against Black Lives Matter protests were absent Tuesday night.
Criminal justice
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.
New York City
Corey Johnson drops mayoral bid and protests erupt for Breonna Taylor
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Criminal justice
What’s next for the police reform movement
While NYC has quieted down, activists are gearing up for their next big fights.
New York City
Rochester upheaval continues and indoor dining returns in NYC
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Police Brutality
Should police respond to mental health calls?
The death of Daniel Prude in Rochester has prompted calls to reimagine mental health crisis response.
New York City
Rochester police killing sparks outrage and Trump threatens New York City
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Police Brutality
Police brutality is prevalent statewide in NY
New York City has no monopoly on alleged police misconduct and systemic racism in law enforcement.
New York City
Chi Ossé, the activist candidate
New York City’s marches and protests against police brutality invigorated the 22-year-old candidate.
NYPD
Police records released and a new mayoral contender
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York City
How the NYC mayoral candidates have responded to the Black Lives Matter protests
Not everyone sided with the protesters. Will it haunt them in 2021?
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