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Obama, Other Leaders Condemn Killing of NYPD Officers
Barack Obama and Bill de Blasio condemned the shooting of two NYPD officers, while a union rep for the police department said de Blasio has blood on his hands.
Gunman Kills Two New York Police Officers in Possible Revenge Attack
Shooter had posted on social media: "I'm Putting Wings On Pigs Today. They Take 1 Of Ours ... Let's Take 2 of Theirs."
Can Big Data Help Build Trust in the Police?
Obama's Task Force should stress transparency in hiring to increase diversity.
How to Avoid Another Ferguson or Garner
Cameras on uniforms and guns, more diversity for starters.
A Second Eric Garner Video Has Surfaced on Facebook
A second video depicting Eric Garner's final moments has surfaced on Facebook.
Chokehold Protests Planned in New York For Weekend
Protests in New York over the police chokehold case will stretch into days ahead with the aid of social media and established networks, activists said on Friday.
Grand Jury to Weigh Police Shooting of Unarmed Black Man in NYC Stairwell
The decision comes two days after a grand jury in the borough of Staten Island opted against charging a police officer in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man.
NYC Officer in Chokehold Death Was Sued by Other Black Men
Officer Daniel Pantaleo and the other officers also strip searched two men in public while they were handcuffed, the lawsuit claimed.
Race: It's Time to Think Before We Speak
The series of deaths of African-Americans at the hands of the police should give us all cause to pause.
Marchers Stop Traffic in New York to Protest Death at Hands of Police
The wave of protests began after no charges were brought against Officer Daniel Pantaleo for his role in a confrontation that killed Eric Garner.
Bill de Blasio's Balancing Act
Mayor Bill de Blasio, a liberal Democrat who vowed to bridge New York's divides over race and wealth, is struggling to balance the need for policing and unfair treatment of black people.
Judge to Release Details in Eric Garner Grand Jury Case
A New York judge has decided to release some details of the grand jury in the case of Eric Garner's death.
Thousands of New Yorkers Protest Eric Garner Grand Jury Decision
Protests included a 'die-in' in Grand Central Terminal and blocked streets in Midtown.
Justice Department Investigating Garner's Death at Hands of Police
Eric Garner died after police applied the chokehold while trying to arrest him for illegally selling cigarettes in New York.
Protests Planned After Grand Jury Clears Officer in Garner Chokehold Case
Demonstrators gathered in locations across New York City to protest the decision by a grand jury not to indict a police officer in the death of Eric Garner.
Hatchet-Wielding Man Shot Dead in New York After Police Officer Critically Wounded
Police declined to say whether the attack was terror-related after two officers were wounded when a man attacked them with a hatchet
The Blue Bulldog
Patrick Lynch, who leads the biggest police union in the nation, thinks all the people complaining about police brutality should be afraid. Very afraid
Wall Street Lawyer Arrested for Talking to Occupy Wall Street Protester: Lawsuit
The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, alleges civil rights violations
Over 100 'Flood Wall Street' Climate Protesters Arrested in Downtown Manhattan
Climate change activists converged on Wall Street today. Newsweek reporter Zoë Schlanger was there.
Did Bill de Blasio Keep His Promise on Stop-and-Frisk?
Yes and no, according to community leaders and new data.
4 Arrested in Times Square After March Supporting Ferguson
Demonstrators chanting "hands up, don't shoot" held a vigil in Union Square before marching up to Times Square.
Cop Who Choked New York Man Had History of Complaints
The City paid $30,000 in a 2013 settlement stemming from Pantaleo's behavior
Tokin' in Brooklyn: D.A.'s Office Won't Prosecute Minor Marijuana Offenses
District Attorney Kenneth Thompson announces policy to keep young people of color and nonviolent individuals out of prison