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Right to Know Act

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito speaks at a rally.

Melissa Mark-Viverito Rules Out Bid for Governor of Puerto Rico

Outgoing City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito says the best way for her to help Puerto Rico is from the mainland.
By Madina Toure
More than 100 feminist leaders and social justice groups called for passage of the Right to Know Act at a press conference at City Hall.

NYC Council Passes Police Reform Bills Amid Opposition to Last-Minute Compromise

The City Council passed the long-stalled Right to Know Act despite opposition to last-minute changes from some members.
By Madina Toure
The Jews of Color Caucus, along with hundreds of neighbors and advocacy groups, held an action and vigil in support of Black Lives Matter to demand an end to police violence against people of color and the passage of the Right to Know Act.

NYPD, City Council Reach Compromise on Long-Stalled Police Reform Bills

The NYPD and the City Council have reached a compromise on a package of police reform bills after years of tense negotiations.
By Madina Toure
Police Commissioner James O'Neill, left, Mayor Bill de Blasio and former Police Commissioner Bill Bratton, right.

De Blasio Touts Progress on Policing, But Officials Say More Is Needed

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
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 .

Controversial NYPD Reform Bill Blocked by Speaker Now Has Veto-Proof Majority Support

By Will Bredderman
Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.

Mark-Viverito, Who Promised More Democratic NYC Council, Now Argues Against Democracy

By Will Bredderman
Members of the NYPD.

Council Members Plan to Buck Speaker Mark-Viverito Over Police Reform

By Will Bredderman
In this photo illustration, packets of K2 or "spice", a synthetic marijuana drug, are seen in East Harlem on August 5, 2015 in New York City.

Afternoon Bulletin: ‘Zombie’ K2 Users in Brooklyn, LaGuardia’s Mansion Up for Sale

By Elissa Nunez
Protesters scuffle with police during a march against police violence in Manhattan on April 14, 2015

Women’s Initiative Founded by Council Speaker Backs the Goals of Right to Know Act

By Jillian Jorgensen
Councilmen Antonio Reynoso and Brad Lander talk about the Right to Know Act.

Advocates Renew Push to Pass Police Reform Bills Stalled in City Council

By Jillian Jorgensen
Members of the NYPD.

Who Killed Police Reform?

By Will Bredderman
NYPD officers in Manhattan.

Majority of Council Members Now Support ‘Right to Know’ Act

By Ross Barkan
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during Wednesday's 620 point rally (Photo: Andrew Burton for Getty Images)

Next Week/This Week: Rise and Fall

By Observer Politics Team
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton speaking to reporters. (Photo: Jillian Jorgensen)

Bill Bratton: City Council NYPD Reform Bills Are ‘Overkill’

By Jillian Jorgensen
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
PBA President Patrick Lynch. (Photo by Bonile Bam/Getty Images)

Cop Unions Call for State to Bar City Regulations on Police

By Will Bredderman
Councilman Ritchie Torres. (Photo: William Alatriste for NYC Council)

Bronx Councilman Rages Against ‘Smearing’ of Right to Know Act

By Ross Barkan
NYCLU Executive Director Donna Lieberman, right, speaks on the 'Right to Know' Act alongside Councilmen Ritchie Torres, Antonio Reynoso and Brad Lander.

Progressives Push ‘Consent’ as Antidote to Racial Bias in Drug Stops

By Will Bredderman
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