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‘Highway Therapy’: Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD’s Rampant Car Culture
An NYPD officer is suing the city and three current and former members of the police department, alleging unlawful retaliation for failing to recognize a superior and writing parking tickets to teachers.
April 2, 2026
Former NYPD Chief Admits Giving ‘Free Pass’ to City Workers, Right Wing Allies
NYPD officers ignore transgressions by drivers if they happen to be listeners of right-wing radio host Sid Rosenberg, according to former Chief of Department John Chell.
March 25, 2026
Friday’s Headlines: NYPD Placard Chaos Edition
It was been a rough day for New York's Finest. Plus more news.
March 6, 2026
Wednesday’s Headlines: Sidewalk Police Edition
So now you risk arrest if you're standing on a sidewalk? Plus other news.
June 11, 2025
Cyclist: Cop Pulled a Taser During Summons Chase
In a dramatic escalation of the NYPD's criminal crackdown on bike riders, a police officer pulled a stun gun while chasing a cyclist for allegedly running a red light on a regular bike.
May 30, 2025
Astoria to NYPD: Stop These Excessive Police Chases
The NYPD's 114th Precinct must eliminate "unnecessary" police chases through mostly residential Astoria because they have "dramatically reduced" public safety with very little upside, a Queens community board said last week.
December 23, 2024
Cop Who Harassed Brooklyn 311 Caller Hit with Fine, Penalty
A cop made crank calls with "heavy breathing" and, oddly, "dolphin, seal and sheep noises" to harass a 311 complainant. He's been punished.
October 1, 2024
‘Slap On the Wrist’: Cop Loses 15 Vacation Days, $500 For Harassing 311 Complainant
NYPD Officer John Madera must pay $500 and forfeit 15 days vacation for threatening a man who reported illegal parking outside his precinct.
October 24, 2023
City Pays $150K to Settle Suit Over Cops Who Harassed Man Who Reported Police Parking Misconduct
Justin Sherwood and his lawyer will pocket $152,000 to settle his federal civil rights suit against the city and several officers who harassed him following his 311 calls.
September 28, 2023
Family of Man Killed by Recklessly Driving Cop Sues City
The city must compensate the family of a Brooklyn man who was killed by a recklessly driving cop on Eastern Parkway last year, a new suit charges.
July 10, 2023
