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Meet the NYPD’s Bike-Mounted ‘Goon Squad’
The unit at the center of protest policing has dozens of officers with long misconduct histories.
October 16, 2020
OPINION: To Lessen Police Violence, Remove Cops From Traffic Stops
Voters support removing police from enforcement purview, a New York state senator argues.
October 14, 2020
Campaign To Remove NYPD From Traffic Enforcement Picks Up Endorsement From State’s Top Prosecutor
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."
October 14, 2020
Monday’s Headlines: This is Not a Holiday Edition
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.
October 12, 2020
Car Thief Kills Queens Pedestrian in a Hit and Run
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.
October 11, 2020
Brooklyn DA Declines To Prosecute Driver Who Killed 10-Year-Old Boy, Infuriating His Grieving Family
“The family disagrees with the conclusion,” said personal injury attorney Leslie Kelmachter.
October 7, 2020
Cops Arrest Suspect Who Tried to Maim Cyclists at Saturday’s Justice Ride
Police say they have arrested the teen driver who tried to injure and perhaps kill cyclists during Saturday night's peaceful Justice Ride protest near Madison Square Park.
October 6, 2020
OPINION: Mayor de Blasio Must Hold NYPD To Account for Bronx Assault
Police abuses of Mott Haven protesters in June violated international law, says Human Rights Watch.
October 6, 2020
UNMASKED: Crescent Street ‘Spitter’ is a Repeat Reckless Driver and Violent Offender
Chew on this: The man who spat on a cyclist last week in the Crescent Street protected bike lane is a recidivist reckless driver, convicted felon and notorious hothead whose car should not even be on the road.
October 5, 2020
Chaos and Fear as Trumpists and a Domestic Terrorist Take Over Roadways
The weekend of terror began on Saturday night, when a driver targeted peaceful cyclists towards the end of a StreetridersNYC event in Manhattan. Video shows the SUV plunged into the crowd of bikers.
October 4, 2020
