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A woman gets arrested by NYPD.

New York Lawmakers Aim to Close Legal Loophole That Could Let Cops Get Away With Rape

New York is one of 35 states in which cops can claim they engaged in consensual sex when they're charged with raping people in their custody.
By Madina Toure
Police Commissioner James O'Neill.

NYPD Commish Explains Why Trump’s Plan to Arm Teachers Is Such a Terrible Idea

The New York City police commissioner's message to Trump: let teachers teach.
By Madina Toure
A large immigrant-led coalition held a rally at Washington Square Park against what they say is the city's collaboration with federal immigration authorities on Feb. 11, 2017.

NYPD Is Now Required to Return Personal Property Seized During Arrests More Quickly

Activist say the NYPD confiscates cash, cell phones and other personal property from New Yorkers—a move that hurts low-income residents.
By Madina Toure
NYPD Officer Joshua Jones demonstrates how to use and operate a body camera during a press conference on Dec. 3, 2014 in New York City.

All NYPD Officers on Patrol Will Have Body Cameras by End of 2018

By Madina Toure
Feminist leaders and organizations call on Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito to support the Right to Know Act.

Feminist Leaders ‘Confident’ Mark-Viverito Will Back NYPD Reform Bills

By Madina Toure
Congressman Chris Collins speaks to reporters.

Trump’s Congressional Liaison Joins Dem Effort to Get Fed Repayment for NYPD Security

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner James O'Neill discuss security preparations for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

New York City Braces For Thanksgiving Day Parade—On Top of Donald Trump

By Madina Toure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, his girlfriend Sandra Lee, Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.

De Blasio and His NYPD Commissioner Push Cuomo to Sign Bill Limiting Tinted Windows

By Madina Toure
A look at police training.

This Cartoon Will Make You Angry About How We Train Police

By Kirk Anderson
Zaha Hadid visits the Riverside Museum, her first major public commission in the UK on June 9, 2011 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Afternoon Bulletin: Zaha Hadid’s Chelsea Design, Raccoons Ransack West Harlem

By Elissa Nunez
Demonstrators in Brooklyn last year.

De Blasio and Bratton Call for ‘Mutual Respect’ Between Police and Protesters

By Madina Toure
A Brooklyn gas station on Wednesday. (Photo: Getty)

Bloomberg Promises ‘A Police Officer at Every Gas Station’ During Shortage

By Colin Campbell
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