A watchdog group is taking to the mobile Internet in their fight against the NYPD’s controversial tactic.
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Politics
Quinn, gay rights groups join march against NYPD
Gay rights groups are lending their voice against the growing criticism of the “stop and frisk” tactic.
Cuomo gets New Yorkers’ backing for pot law change
The governor is proposing a new change to drug laws that he says will be more fair and help law enforcement.
Celebs take sides in mayor’s war against soda
A who’s who of stars are weighing in on Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed ban on large soda.
New Yorkers split on mayor’s proposed soda ban
Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on large sodas has everyone talking.
HP overbilled city for 911 upgrade: Liu
A new report released by the City Comptroller found New York paid too much to streamline its 911 system.
Mayor: Schools chancellor should be able to fire ‘perv’ teachers
The mayor wants the city to be the final word on giving the axe to teachers accused of sexual abuse.
Senate passes bill to criminalize synthetic pot
Albany legislators are one step closer to criminalizing the sale of alternatives to THC.
Bloomberg under fire for weekend helicopter trips
A Murray Hill couple says the mayor’s weekend activities have been annoying them for weeks and they have the video to prove it.
Dolan sues Obama admin over birth control mandate
The nation’s churches are taking on the White House head on in court over its health care policies for women.
Kelly makes changes to NYPD stop and frisk policy
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.
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.
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.
St. Albans VA supporters take fight to Web
Veterans and their supporters are going to the world wide web to push for an improvement to the St. Albans VA Hospital
Mayor condemns mosque bombing
A man’s alleged attack against the city’s largest mosque galvanized religious leaders of all denominations to stand up against hate.
Cops question man in connection with Jamaica firebombings
Cops hunt for a Molotov cocktail throwing suspect in Jamaica as religious leaders stand in solidarity against hate.
Facebook likes Comrie for boro prez
A Queens councilman may be mum about his political future but a mysterious group is already giving him some support.
Sanders’s staffers fight sex assault with group
As police continue to hunt the man who they say is responsible for a string of sex attacks, a local politician is doing what he can to curb the community’s fear.