Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Police Misconduct

Two years later, we have the start of the beginning of digital placards. Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Mayor Insists Someone is Fighting Placard Abuse, Despite Cutting Two Dedicated Units

By Julianne Cuba | Jul 21, 2020 | No Comments

People who reported illegally parked placard-bearing cars to 311 on Sunday were surprised to get this message back: "This complaint does not fall under the police department's jurisdiction."

SEE IT! Street Riders NYC Build the Black Lives Matter Movement in Queens

By Streetsblog | Jul 19, 2020 | No Comments

Our Streetsfilm colleague Clarence Eckerson Jr. joined Street Riders NYC on their latest protest ride, this time taking thousands of cyclists through Queens.

Council Member Laurie Cumbo of Brooklyn had harsh words for 'Defund NYPD' organizers during June's budget negotiations. Photo: NYC Council

Opinion: ‘Defund NYPD’ Campaign Exposes Divide in Black and Latino Leadership

By Andrew J. Padilla | Jul 10, 2020 | No Comments

Establishment figures — especially elected officials — are looking askance at younger organizers. But the new guard has built real community cred — and has its pulse on the issues.

The 88th Precinct has stolen the sidewalk in front of the Classon Avenue station house, forcing pedestrians into the street. Photo: Dave Colon

Mayor Says He’ll Ask When NYPD Plans to Give Back Public Streets

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jul 9, 2020 | No Comments

Reminder: It is unclear whether the NYPD is even allowed to commandeer streets in the manner that it has.

Thursday’s Headlines: Letitia James Calls for NYPD Reform Edition

By Streetsblog | Jul 9, 2020 | No Comments

The state attorney general says the NYPD needs to be reformed. Meanwhile, the NYPD is still fighting to be able to arrest people aggressively. Plus all the other news.

Bonus Roundy Cartoon: The NYPD is Lying to Us About Chokehold Bill

By Streetsblog | Jul 8, 2020 | No Comments

Editorial cartoonist Bill Roundy is sick of the NYPD's accepted narratives and convenient lies.

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