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The candidates for the fallen assemblyman’s seat must address not just the harassment scandal, but also the broader legacy of money and services he brought back to Bushwick.

ByTobias Salinger 0Comments

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Jun 2013

Justice

Cops Want Crime Watchers on 34 Bushwick Blocks

The new block associations could address many issues but would emphasize crime prevention. Some neighbors question whether crime is truly a threat.

ByTobias Salinger 0Comments

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Jun 2013

Economy Justice

Bed-Stuy Eyes Block Watch to Stop Violence

A week after the shooting of an 11-year-old made headlines, community members gathered to talk about the causes of violence. Some trained for patrols aimed at thwarting it.

BySara Sugar 0Comments

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Jun 2013

Justice

Doubts on Hate-Crime Laws Amid Rash of Anti-Gay Crimes

Some suspect the current bias-crime statutes aren’t strong enough to deter or punish violent bigots. Others wonder if extra jail time is the best way to change mindsets.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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May 2013

Justice

Public Finally to Have Access to Hyper-Local Crime Stats

Newly signed legislation will correct a blind-spot in the NYPD’s crime-report transparency, one we reported on last year.

ByJordan Moss 0Comments

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May 2013

Justice

Gun Violence in NYC: The Killer You Avoid Could Be Yourself

While New York’s gun murder rate is lower than most big cities’, it’s our low firearm suicide rate that makes gun violence half as likely in the city than in…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2013

Investigations Justice

Pushing Cops to Consider Kids When Arresting Parents

While some New York police agencies already avoid having kids witness a parent’s bust and take steps to ensure care after Mom or Dad are detained, advocates say want more…

ByRachel Blustain 1Comment

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Mar 2013

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

Top Issue in Brownsville: Fear of the Teens, Fear for the Teens

Ask people on Blake Avenue what’s their No. 1 campaign concern, and they’ll say “crime.” But their worry seems to be less about violence and more about whether young people…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Feb 2013

Justice Opinion

Report Faults NYPD's Treatment of Some Groups

This writer says NYPD tactics and attitudes unjustly target blacks, Latinos, gays, transgender people, vendors and sex workers.

ByRobert Gangi 0Comments

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Feb 2013

Justice

New York's Top Judge Echoes Our 2007 Bail Investigation

Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman called for reforms of the bail system, including limiting the use of financial bail to detain defendants in non-violent cases.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

Assembly Hopefuls Run in Vito Lopez's Shadow

Cops Want Crime Watchers on 34 Bushwick Blocks

Bed-Stuy Eyes Block Watch to Stop Violence

Doubts on Hate-Crime Laws Amid Rash of Anti-Gay Crimes

Public Finally to Have Access to Hyper-Local Crime Stats

Gun Violence in NYC: The Killer You Avoid Could Be Yourself

Pushing Cops to Consider Kids When Arresting Parents

Top Issue in Brownsville: Fear of the Teens, Fear for the Teens

Report Faults NYPD's Treatment of Some Groups

New York's Top Judge Echoes Our 2007 Bail Investigation

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