Family of Bronx teen allegedly brutalized by NYPD calls for justice
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The family of Jahmel Leach is calling for action after the teen was tased an arrested by members of the NYPD during an evening of looting and vandalism in the Bronx.

NYC expands Cure Violence program
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On Wednesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the expansion of the Cure Violence program in police precincts in New York City with the highest amounts of gun violence.

When protesters cry 'defund the police,' what does it mean?

Protesters are making the demand, “defund the police," as they show their anger at the police custody death of George Floyd and other black Americans killed by police officers. But what does that mean?

New York repeals police secrecy law; unions condemn lawmakers

As the state legislature worked toward eliminating a state law that has long kept police officers' disciplinary records secret, police unions declared that officers were being abandoned.

NYPD releases video of Macy's break-in during protests

Police said that looters got inside Macy's, stole about $10,000 worth of merchandise, and then ran off.

NYPD cop seen in video shoving protester to ground charged with assault

A New York City police officer who was caught on video violently shoving a woman to the ground during a recent protest over the death of George Floyd is facing criminal charges, Brooklyn prosecutors announced Tuesday.

Brooklyn DA will charge cop seen in video shoving protester to ground, sources say

The NYPD officer in the viral video seen cursing at and pushing a woman protester to the ground in Brooklyn was charged Tuesday with assault by the Brooklyn district attorney's office.

NYPD Chief of Transportation dies due to COVID-19

The NYPD has announced that Chief of Transportation William T. Morris died from COVID-19 on June 6.

George Floyd protests continue in NYC
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Friday night saw another evening of peaceful protests in New York City over the death of George Floyd, although the NYPD did make several arrests for violating the city's 8 p.m. curfew.

Protest arrests logjam tests NYC legal system, bail reform

A wave of arrests in the New York City protests over the death of George Floyd has strained the criminal justice system. It's also ignited a debate over whether bail reforms have allowed smash-and-grab looters to get off easy.

NYPD suspends two officers after violent incidents with protesters

The NYPD has suspended two officers without pay for violent incidents with protesters that were caught on video last weekend.

Mayor says food delivery worker should not have been detained

Mayor Bill de Blasio is criticizing the response of the NYPD to a food delivery worker attempting to make a delivery on the Upper West Side past the curfew Thursday.

NYC mayor calls for reform of the NYPD

Mayor Bill de Blasio is promising further reform of the New York City Police Department following criticism for the harsh tactics used by some officers enforcing this week's 8 p.m. curfew.

Growing calls from SF to NY to make reforms and 'defund police'

Signs at demonstrations across the country this week, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and Phoenix have called for leaders to "Defund the Police."