Gun Violence Is Surging In New York, But Advocates Worry About More Policing
Some communities in the city have been experiencing a noticeable rise in shootings. They're also grappling with strained relations with the police.
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Suspect Arrested On Hate Crime Charges Over Attack On Asian Woman In Manhattan
Brandon Elliot, 38, was arrested Wednesday and faces charges including assault as a hate crime. Elliot is a lifetime parolee who was convicted of fatally stabbing his mother in 2002, when he was 19.
New York State Sues NYPD Over Its Handling Of 2020 Racial Justice Protests
The state attorney general's office says it has received "more than 1,300 complaints and pieces of evidence" about the police response to the protests in New York City.
NY Parole Of Former Black Panther Activist Who Murdered 2 Cops Sparks Reform Debate
Anthony Bottom, 68, is at the center of a discussion over elderly inmates convicted of violent crimes in their youth. Reform advocates say after decades behind bars most should go home.
New York Police Draw Anger After Plainclothes Officers Throw Woman Into Unmarked Van
Online video shows men grabbing a woman during a demonstration and hauling her away in an unmarked van. Police said they arrested the woman on suspicion of damaging police cameras.
De Blasio On Shifting $1 Billion From NYPD: 'We Think It's The Right Thing To Do'
The New York City Council passed a new budget overnight. Advocates and the council's speaker say the cuts didn't go far enough, as President Trump says they will "further antagonize" the police.
NYPD Suspends Officer Over Using Apparent Chokehold During Arrest
Video shows an officer using an apparent chokehold on a man who had been shouting invective at passersby and police. Chokeholds have been banned in New York City since 1993.
Coaxing Cops To Tackle Cybercrime? There's An App For That
Local police often don't feel equipped to investigate cybercrime. The NYPD is trying to teach patrol officers to ask the right questions about IP addresses, Bitcoin and phone spoofing.
New York To Increase Police Presence After Anti-Semitic Attacks
It's "open season on Jews," one New York City council member said in the wake of violence in Brooklyn this week. The attacks come as Jews around the world celebrate Hanukkah.
Does New York City Need Gun Control?
New York City has stricter gun laws than most other American cities — and lower rates of gun violence. But legal challenges could force the city to loosen its gun control. Will a rise in crime follow?