The NYPD has announced it will be changing its policies to make its stop and frisk use less controversial. Opponents, however say it is not enough.
Author: Ivan Pereira
Christine Quinn’s wedding a landmark for city’s political landscape
Christine Quinn’s wedding is set to make waves for gay rights, according to advocates.
Judge OKs lawsuit against NYPD over ‘stop and frisk’
A federal judge has ripped the NYPD over its controversial street policy.
It’s official: The 2013 All-Star Game will be at Citi Field
Baseball’s best will be squaring off in Queens next year and the city will be the winner.
Officer busted for allegedly helping drug dealers: officials
A NYPD officer found himself in handcuffs after the authorities say they caught him working with a heroin trafficker.
Ex-IMF chief DSK countersues hotel maid for $1M
The former head of the IMF is claiming he is the victim in court action against the woman who accused him of rape last year.
Obama encourages Barnard grads to lead their generation
Barack Obama set politics aside as he gave an inspiring speech to the city’s newest batch of Ivy League grads.
Mayor Bloomberg takes fight against cigarettes to California
The mayor is taking aim at tobacco use in California.
Bloomberg comes out against North Carolina ban on same-sex marriage
The mayor took a strong stance against North Carolina’s new ban against same sex marriages.
Rangers-Devils fans ready for cross river showdown
NHL’s biggest rivalry is getting New York metro area fans excited.
Fatal Shooting in Hotel Lobby, Then a Suicide
Police are investigating the gruesome details of a double shooting that left two men dead inside a JFK Airport hotel.
Boy, 12, Killed by Rising Parking Lot Gate in Brooklyn
A boy who never got into any trouble according to his mother lost his life when he and his friends were playing around with a 20 foot garage gate near his home.
Via Video Feed, Families Watch 9/11 Case and Seethe
The Sept. 11th families and first responders had to keep their emotions in check while watching the beginning of the trial for the five suspected terrorists who allegedly plotted the attack.
Officer Stabbed in Brain Exits Hospital to Cheers
The police officer who took a knife to his head and survived headed home just in time to celebrate his daughter’s birthday.
At May Day Demonstrations, Traffic Jams and Arrests
Tens of thousands of frustrated New Yorkers took to the streets on May Day to reinvigorate the Occupy Wall Street movement.
At a Bronx Vigil Nearly a Year After a Killing, a Man Is Shot Dead
A Bronx man is gunned down while he was visiting the memorial of a friend who was shot a year ago.
Stabbed in Brain, Officer Escaped ‘Death’s Door’
A cop who took a knife to the head is lucky to be alive according to the doctor who saved his life.
Colleagues Trace the Void Left by a Firefighter
Colleagues, friends and others recall the bravery and humility of a Brooklyn firefighter who gave his all to the job.
Fire Lieutenant Dies Fighting Brooklyn Warehouse Blaze
The mayor and city’s fire commissioner are mourning the loss of a 17-year veteran firefighter who did more than just put out flames.
Blaze Spreads on a Windy Day in the Bronx, Injuring 9 Firefighters
A group of firefighters and 11 families in the Bronx were lucky to escape a major blaze.