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chokehold

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

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

Speaking on the anniversary of the non-indictment of Daniel Pantaleo, Al Sharpton pushed the City Council to pass the chokehold ban—but demurred on Bill de Blasio's role.
By Will Bredderman
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

Almost two years after Eric Garner's death, Kirsten John Foy accused Bill de Blasio and Melissa Mark-Viverito of betraying their "mandate" by blocking a chokehold ban and other liberal legislation.
By Will Bredderman
NYPD .

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

The NYPD has trained about 4,000 officers to use Taser guns over the last year, raising the number of tasers in circulation to 1,170 when only 160 were in use a decade ago.
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
Councilman Rory Lancman. (Photo: William Alatriste for NYC Council)

Councilman Pushing Chokehold Bill Open to Negotiation With Mayor

By Will Bredderman
Esaw Garner, center, unequivocally rejected Officer Daniel Pantaleo's condolences (Photo: Will Bredderman).

‘Hell, No’ Garner’s Widow Won’t Accept Un-Indicted Cop’s Condolences

By Will Bredderman

Baraka on lack of indictment in Staten Island chokehold death: “At least give us the decency to have a trial”

By Mark Bonamo
Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan. (Screenshot: Staten Island D.A. YouTube channel)

Staten Island DA Donovan to Convene Grand Jury on Garner Death

By Will Bredderman
Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani (Photo: Getty Images).

Giuliani Hits de Blasio Over Sharpton Panel

By Will Bredderman
Mayor Bill de Blasio with Rev. Al Sharpton and Police Commissioner Bill Bratton. (Photo: NYC Mayor's Office)

Police Union Head: Bill de Blasio Leaving Cops ‘in Fear’

By Will Bredderman
Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan. (Screenshot: Staten Island D.A. YouTube channel)

Green Party A.G. Candidate: Donovan Too Close to Cops to Handle Garner Case

By Will Bredderman
Assemblyman Charles Barron.

Charles Barron Warns of ‘Explosion’ in Reaction to NYPD Chokeholds

By Will Bredderman
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