Mayor Bill de Blasio promised $1 billion in NYPD cuts in an upcoming budget that would redistribute the funds to youth programs. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: NYPD
Mayor’s MAP Plan Leads To Drop In Misdemeanors And Felonies At Public Housing, Study Says
The Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety (MAP) contributed to a double-digit drop in misdemeanors and a significant drop in seven major felonies at the 15 public housing developments where it was implemented. Continue Reading →
Noose In Marcus Garvey Park Prompts Hate Crime Investigation In Harlem
The NYPD hate crimes unit is investigating how a noose was tied to the watchtower at Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park, according to reports and a department spokesperson. Continue Reading →
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces New Body Camera Footage Policy
Mayor de Blasio today announced a new body camera footage release policy to promote transparency and accountability. Continue Reading →
Statements In Support Of The Senate Majority’s Policing Reforms Legislative Package
Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, President of the NAACP New York State Conference and a Member of the NAACP National Board of Directors, said, Continue Reading →
B.P. Brewer And Council Member Chin Commend Administration For Black Lives Matter Street Naming
Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and Council Member Margaret Chin commended the administration for responding to their request in agreeing to name and paint a section of the Civic Center “Black Lives Matter Way.” Continue Reading →
The New York Senate Majority Advances Policing Reforms Legislative Package
The Senate Majority will advance a major policing reforms legislative package which includes the repeal of 50-a and other important bills to help implement real improvements to law enforcement efforts in New York. Continue Reading →
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces New New York City Police Department (NYPD) Reforms
Mayor de Blasio today announced a series of new reforms to the New York City Police Department to strengthen trust between New Yorkers and officers. Continue Reading →
