Speeding Cop Who Killed Bronx Woman Raises Questions About Culture of NYPD’s Road Recklessness
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“The video clearly shows that the officer that struck Sofia was reckless,” said attorney Louis Grandelli.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about NYPD
Meet the NYPD’s Bike-Mounted ‘Goon Squad’
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The unit at the center of protest policing has dozens of officers with long misconduct histories.
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.
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.