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Rev. Al Sharpton surrounded by the family of Eric Garner.

‘History Will Change Because of What They Did to Eric Garner,’ Al Sharpton Says

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito share a moment after announcing a budget deal.

Sharpton Aide Accuses de Blasio and Mark-Viverito of ‘Backdoor Dealmaking’ on NYPD Reform

By Will Bredderman
NYPD .

Afternoon Bulletin: NYPD Increases Taser Use, Tent Folds on Big Apple Circus and More

By Elissa Nunez
Members of the NYPD.

Who Killed Police Reform?

By Will Bredderman
A member of the NYPD put a skateboarder in a chokehold in Columbus Circle.

Afternoon Bulletin: NYPD Officer Places Columbus Circle Skateboarder in a Chokehold

By Maggie O'Neill
Eric Garner's mother speaks at a demonstration outside Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office. (Photo: Will Bredderman/New York Observer)

Eric Garner’s Mother Rallies for Stronger Special Prosecutor in Police Killing Cases

By Will Bredderman
(Photo © BrokenSphere / Wikimedia Commons)

Afternoon Bulletin: New York Bids Farewell to Foam Takeout Boxes

By Justin Joffe
(Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

Afternoon Bulletin: NYC Rent Stabilization Laws Expired Last Night

By Justin Joffe
Eric Garner's mother, Gwen Carr (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images).

Eric Garner’s Mother Gwen Carr Blames Prosecutor’s Election on Low Minority Turnout

By Will Bredderman
Councilman Mark Levine, left, and Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson join activists to call for the passage of Intro 214 (Twitter: Mark Levine).

Councilwoman to Resume Push for Police Reform Proposals

By Will Bredderman
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