For or Against NYPD’s Public Assembly Restrictions?
OnNYTurf maps out New York City Councilmembers who are for or against the NYPD’s proposed rules to limit public assembly. Blues are against the NYPD restrictions; red is for.
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Opposition Mounts to NYPD Assembly Rules; Rally Tonight
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As the City Council takes up legislation to lift NYPD rules against public assembly, cyclists and advocates will hold a rally and press conference before tonight’s Critical Mass ride. From BikeBlog: Critical Mass participants will be joined by a diverse group of videographers, artists, activists and politicians outraged over NYPD regulatory constraints on the civil […]
Rally Against New NYPD Assembly Rules
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CIVIL LIBERTIES ADVOCATES SPEAK OUT AGAINST NEW ASSEMBLY RULES, CITY COUNCILMEMBER MENDEZ VOWS TO REVERSE NYPD RULE CHANGE Community groups including Transportation Alternatives, civil liberties advocates including Norman Siegel, and members of New York City Council including Rosie Mendez will rally on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 12:00 noon outside One Police Plaza to protest New […]
To Reform NYPD Crash Investigations, There’s a Lot More Work to Do
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This morning, the City Council’s transportation and public safety committees held a joint oversight hearing of NYPD’s crash investigation policies. It was the first time committee chairs James Vacca and Peter Vallone had put police brass on the spot since February 2012, when a joint oversight hearing unearthed new information about NYPD’s lackluster crash investigations. […]
Box Truck Driver Kills Man at Dangerous Ocean Parkway Intersection
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It appears as though the unidentified victim had the right-of-way, but NYPD said no charges have been filed.
StreetsPAC Endorses Five More City Council Contenders
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StreetsPAC, the political action committee that advocates for better walking, biking, and transit, rolled out five more City Council endorsements this morning. Today's endorsements include one incumbent, one challenger, and three candidates vying for open seats.
Careless Driving Amendment Passes Senate, Awaits Action by Assembly
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A bill targeted at NYPD’s self-imposed ban on penalizing motorists for careless driving has cleared the State Senate, but awaits passage in the Assembly. The bill would amend Hayley and Diego’s Law by explicitly stating that officers may ticket or arrest drivers who harm pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable street users whether or not they […]