Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about NYPD

Here was Mayor de Blasio in February, 2019 claiming to crack down on placards. Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

De Blasio Cuts Two Placard Abuse Units That Did Nothing, Saying, ‘But Wait ’til Next Year!’

By Julianne Cuba | Jul 10, 2020 | No Comments

This year's budget battle also reminded us that the de Blasio administration has literally done nothing to crack down on placard abuse, despite many announcements.

Council Member Laurie Cumbo of Brooklyn had harsh words for 'Defund NYPD' organizers during June's budget negotiations. Photo: NYC Council

Opinion: ‘Defund NYPD’ Campaign Exposes Divide in Black and Latino Leadership

By Andrew J. Padilla | Jul 10, 2020 | No Comments

Establishment figures — especially elected officials — are looking askance at younger organizers. But the new guard has built real community cred — and has its pulse on the issues.

The 88th Precinct has stolen the sidewalk in front of the Classon Avenue station house, forcing pedestrians into the street. Photo: Dave Colon

Mayor Says He’ll Ask When NYPD Plans to Give Back Public Streets

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jul 9, 2020 | No Comments

Reminder: It is unclear whether the NYPD is even allowed to commandeer streets in the manner that it has.

Thursday’s Headlines: Letitia James Calls for NYPD Reform Edition

By Streetsblog | Jul 9, 2020 | No Comments

The state attorney general says the NYPD needs to be reformed. Meanwhile, the NYPD is still fighting to be able to arrest people aggressively. Plus all the other news.

Christopher Columbus is being guarded. Photo: Adam Light

Protection Racket: Columbus Has Friends at 1 Police Plaza

By Gersh Kuntzman and Adam Light | Jul 8, 2020 | No Comments

This is not the kind of bust cops usually deal with.

Bonus Roundy Cartoon: The NYPD is Lying to Us About Chokehold Bill

By Streetsblog | Jul 8, 2020 | No Comments

Editorial cartoonist Bill Roundy is sick of the NYPD's accepted narratives and convenient lies.

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