South Bronx residents dissatisfied with NYPD protest settlement
New Yorkers beaten and kettled by the NYPD during a Mott Haven protest following the
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South Bronx residents sound the alarm over rising crime
Residents of Mott Haven, Melrose and Port Morris are being hit with double-digit increases in
New anti-gun units roll out across Mott Haven, Hunts Point
A revived NYPD anti-gun unit hit the streets of the South Bronx on Monday to
NYPD’s trapping, beating of peaceful protesters in Mott Haven in June will cost taxpayers millions: Human Rights Watch
NYPD overreach reveals lack of police accountability, Human Rights Watch alleges A new report by
Protesters’ clash with law enforcement in Mott Haven fuels calls for dismantling NYPD
Shellyne Rodriguez still feels the pain in her wrists from the zip ties. Justin McMillan
NYCHA residents air grievances with police
Although a recent meeting between Mill Brook and Mitchel Houses tenants and NYPD officers began well enough, with pizza, pleasantries, and 35 participants, it was derailed roughly 20 minutes later after rows of residents left following a tense exchange between a tenant and the officer leading the session.
Alexander Ave. mosque vandalized again
The Masjid Ebun Abass Mosque on the corner of Alexander and Third avenues was damaged by BB pellet shootings during the holy period of Ramadan. The police have classified the acts of vandalism as hate crimes and the mosque is now being guarded around the clock by officers from the 40th Precinct.
NYPD looks to contain a sprawling crisis
It’s a challenging position—the police are the most visible tool on the front lines of the drug war, however the responsibility is also shared between city agencies and nonprofits dedicated to harm reduction.