Campaigns & Elections
Politics
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.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The police are watching you, and some lawmakers aren’t happy about it
Concerns about police surveillance hardly begin and end with “digidog.”
NYPD
Policy
Should cops have to live in NYC?
It could improve community relations, but unions object and even some reform advocates are unenthused.
NYPD
Policy
Why New York City hasn’t gotten police overtime under control
The NYPD has blown past its nominal cap for years without consequence.
Opinion
Opinion
Don’t let de Blasio’s policing reform plan weaken accountability monitors
Don’t merge the CCRB, NYPD inspector general and the Commission to Combat Police Corruption.
Opinion
Opinion
The police reform that wasn’t
After George Floyd was killed, New York City only pretended to change policing.
NYPD
Politics
NYC pols want to change NYPD’s role at polling sites
The proposal follows cops’ forceful presence during the election.
NYPD
Politics
How New York City settles lawsuits with protesters who sue cops over aggressive tactics
The city has a history of settling lawsuits filed by protesters alleging unjust treatment at the hands of the NYPD, but for some a settlement isn’t enough.
NYPD
Politics
Civil rights activists question NYPD preparation for protests
Progressives at non-violent protests get arrested while conservative protests have broken the law with impunity.
NYPD
Policy
The NYPD has a surveillance problem
The department is facing multiple lawsuits over the use and disclosure of its digital surveillance practices.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD allows Borough Park protesters to break law with impunity
Heavy-handed tactics against Black Lives Matter protests were absent Tuesday night.
MTA
Politics
The MTA’s doomsday scenario and NYC reexamines chokehold law
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Opinion
Opinion
Bring back Bill Bratton to fight crime and police brutality
The turnaround artist could be a bridge to a NYPD commissioner of color.
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 City
Policy
NYPD commissioners received civilian complaints
Before acceding to the top job, Dermot Shea and James O’Neill were each accused of misconduct.
NYPD
Policy