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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
