OPINION: To Lessen Police Violence, Remove Cops From Traffic Stops
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Voters support removing police from enforcement purview, a New York state senator argues.
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Campaign To Remove NYPD From Traffic Enforcement Picks Up Endorsement From State’s Top Prosecutor
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But on Tuesday, Mayor de Blasio said he's still comfortable with cops doing traffic stops — as long as they're done in a "nondiscriminatory manner."
Monday’s Headlines: This is Not a Holiday Edition
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Today, most of America will get a day off from work because the calendar says it's "Columbus Day." Well, we'll skip the celebration of centuries of colonialism and genocide, and offer you today's news digest.
Car Thief Kills Queens Pedestrian in a Hit and Run
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A car thief speeding away in a just-swiped muscle car slammed into a Queens pedestrian on deadly Linden Boulevard — then got picked up by an accomplice, who drove the pair away from the scene of the crimes.
Brooklyn DA Declines To Prosecute Driver Who Killed 10-Year-Old Boy, Infuriating His Grieving Family
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“The family disagrees with the conclusion,” said personal injury attorney Leslie Kelmachter.
Cops Arrest Suspect Who Tried to Maim Cyclists at Saturday’s Justice Ride
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Police say they have arrested the teen driver who tried to injure and perhaps kill cyclists during Saturday night's peaceful Justice Ride protest near Madison Square Park.