Mayoral hopeful Donovan talks reforms with criminal justice activists
Calls to defund the police, best approaches to gun violence and whether police should be
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Grassroots group demands NYPD accountability for June 4 ‘kettling,’ assault on protesters
Some 50 protesters marched from 136th Street and Brook Avenue to the 40th Precinct station
NY attorney general sues NYPD for violence against Mott Haven protesters last summer
The New York State Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against the NYPD for
City’s Department of Investigation issues scathing report on NYPD actions during Mott Haven, other city protests over killing of George Floyd
The city’s Department of Investigation has released a report slamming the NYPD for its heavy
As frustration over bail reform grows, NYPD asks city for budget increase
Several Mott Haven residents and police officials in the 40th Precinct blamed a recent precinct-wide
Community Board 1 Land Use committee votes down jail plan
At its monthly meeting on May 15, Community Board 1’s Land Use Committee voted 13-0
Horizon correction officers say they lack resources for dangerous new inmates
Brawl between detainees leads to 20 injuries to officers Advocates for correction officers were joined
Melrose residents tell police drug use is out of control
“We understand you’re doing the best you can,” one frustrated resident and frequent meeting attendee, told officers. “But all our resources are being sucked down the drain by this drug stuff.” He shook his head. “Our neighborhood is the hub of heroin; it’s Home Depot.”