New York Bill Aims to Stop Storage of Survivors’ DNA in Rape Kits
The bill, which is the first of its kind introduced in the U.S., would alter how law enforcement stores evidence from victims of sexual violence.
An Anti-Beyoncé Rally Goes Bust
Supporters of the singer—and her racially charged message—are the only demonstrators to show up as “Formation” tour tickets go on sale
Liang Verdict Angers and Dismays Many Asian Americans
The conviction of an Asian American officer for killing a man in a dark stairwell stirred emotions in the community
A Man Walks into a Bar…and All Hell Breaks Loose
Police fatally shoot a man after he threatened patrons in a friendly watering hole in Queens.
Calls for Leniency in Case of Occupy Wall Street Activist
More than two years after the movement began, a woman awaits sentencing
New York’s Flood Patrol
As global warming accelerates, and as hurricane season approaches, fire and police rescue crews gear up for the next Sandy
The Stop-and-Frisk Issue Isn’t Completely Resolved Yet
Police Unions filed court papers contesting De Blasio’s offer to implement reforms to the controversial NYPD practice