NYC Council votes to override Mayor Adams' veto on How Many Stops Act
Council members voted 42-9, with some saying there are no plans to change the legislation in any way. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
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Council members voted 42-9, with some saying there are no plans to change the legislation in any way. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
These reported assaults have been increasing for nearly a decade now.
With New York City Council poised to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the How Many Stops Act, supporters of the legislation rallied in front of City Hall to convince New Yorkers their actions will bring about more transparency and accountability. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Critics say the bill would slow down police work, but supporters believe it will bring more transparency to the NYPD.
The mayor spoke with CBS News New York ahead of a City Council vote to override the mayor's veto.
The mayor says the law will slow response times, but supporters say it will hold police more accountable. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
With the City Council set to vote on override of mayor's veto, supporters of the bill took to the streets Monday.
The bill requires police officers to document every interaction with New Yorkers, including low-level stops police classify as non-criminal encounters. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
With the City Council set to vote on an override of the mayor's veto, supporters of the bill took to the streets Monday. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Melinda Katz also said the two also had documents and notebooks with a hit list of police officers, judges, politicians, celebrities, bankers and others. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Christian Antoine was headed home when police say a Mercedes Benz hit him on Glenwood Road and East 81st during a chain-reaction crash.
CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro spoke with the victim's grieving family and has more on the investigation.
A large crowd was on hand Sunday. All proceeds went to to the PBA's Widows and Children's Fund.
The mayor wants to convince City Council leaders not to overturn his veto on the How Many Stops Act.
Salaam said he was diving with his wife and family when he was pulled over.
Mayor Eric Adams invited elected officials and the media on a ride-along with police Saturday night in an effort to defend his veto of the How Many Stops Act. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram joined them. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47SBo1W
Newly elected City Councilman Yusef Salaam, who was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned in the Central Park Five case, says he was stopped by police without explanation Friday night. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49tDPcT
The measure, which was passed in December, would require the NYPD to document every stop they make.
The New York City Council will meet on Tuesday to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the controversial How Many Stops Act. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47QPsZW
Hochul spoke Thursday in Manhattan about her push to increase the number of offenses that can be prosecuted.
Hochul spoke Thursday in Manhattan about her push to increase the number of offenses that can be prosecuted. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS law enforcement contributor and former NYPD Deputy Commissioner Richard Esposito weighs in on Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the bill and ways to improve police transparency.
The mayor is expected to discuss his opposition to the How Many Stops Act and his plans to deal with the city's ongoing asylum seeker crisis. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a preview.
It happened just after 6 p.m. near Exit 24 between the Harlem River Drive and the George Washington Bridge.
It happened just after 6 p.m. near Exit 24 between the Harlem River Drive and the George Washington Bridge in Washington Heights. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
