Public Advocate James Calls For Body Cams On Police Officers
Video cameras are mounted on sidewalks, inside buildings and nearly everywhere else, and now, city Public Advocate Letitia James has said she would like to see them on police officers.
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Video cameras are mounted on sidewalks, inside buildings and nearly everywhere else, and now, city Public Advocate Letitia James has said she would like to see them on police officers.
Stephen Scharf's original defense lawyer, said during the trial in 2011, he objected to the hearsay testimony of some of the witnesses. A three-judge appellate panel has now agreed.
Desk cops have been moved to patrols as part of '"Operation Summer All Out." Several of the dozen precincts that have gotten extra officers have seen gun violence stabilize or drop.
A judge in Brooklyn has ruled that liberal law professor Zephyr Teachout is eligible to challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in next month's Democratic primary, dismissing an attempt by Cuomo supporters to kick her off the ballot.
CBS 2 was there when Eric Silverman found out what made him so sick upon returning from West Africa.
A delegation from the city is hosting members of the Democratic National Committee in an effort to bring the 2016 convention to Brooklyn.
Sen. Charles Schumer is proposing legislation to ban powdered alcohol and calling on retailers to boycott its sale when the product hits stores as early as next month.
Donald Morgan was arrested upon his return from Lebanon, the official said.
One person suffered a minor injury late Monday afternoon when a school bus was involved in an accident in the Mapleton section of Brooklyn.
Controversy is swirling around the governor for not backing fellow Republican Rob Astorino, who is running against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and it could cost Christie support from his own party if he wants to run for president.
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case.
James Woetzel, 48, has been charged with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident which resulted in death, authorities said Monday.
Raymond Balboa, 53, is charged with vehicular manslaughter, operating a vessel while intoxicated and operating an unregistered vessel
However, it may be tough to spot the streaking meteorites, since the waning gibbous moon will still be high and bright in the sky.
Several other vehicles were also damaged in the crash.
