NYC Reaches $4 Million Settlement With Family Of Akai Gurley
New York City has reached a settlement of more than $4 million with the family of an unarmed man fatally shot by a police officer in a darkened stairwell in November 2014.
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New York City has reached a settlement of more than $4 million with the family of an unarmed man fatally shot by a police officer in a darkened stairwell in November 2014.
A rookie police officer is learning his fate following his manslaughter conviction in the accidental shooting death of an unarmed man in a darkened stairwell in Brooklyn.
A judge on Thursday ruled against a motion to toss the conviction for former NYPD police officer Peter Liang.
A Brooklyn judge will convened a special hearing Wednesday in connection to the trial of former NYPD police officer Peter Liang, who was convicted in the 2014 stairwell shooting death of Akai Gurley.
Lawyers for former NYPD Officer Peter Liang want a new trial for their client after it was revealed a juror failed to disclose that his father was convicted of the same crime Liang was on trial for.
Attorneys for former NYPD Officer Peter Liang have filed a motion for retrial in the Akai Gurley case.
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said Friday said the Brooklyn District Attorney acted with "courage" in his recommendation of no jail time for NYPD Officer Peter Liang, and issued a warning to a state assemblyman for his comments about the case.
Akai Gurley's family said they believe Peter Liang should serve time in prison.
The Brooklyn District Attorney's office on Wednesday recommended that former NYPD Officer Peter Liang serve no jail time in the fatal shooting of a man in a Brooklyn building.
An NYPD officer has been stripped of her gun and badge amid a probe into whether officers were improperly trained on CPR.
A legal defense fund has been created for former NYPD Officer Peter Liang, who was recently convicted in the fatal shooting of a man in a Brooklyn public housing development.
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A crowd of 10,000 rallied in Brooklyn on Saturday to protest former officer Peter Liang's conviction in the 2104 shooting of Akai Gurley.
The family of Akai Gurley says their "demands for justice will not end" following the conviction of an NYPD officer who shot the unarmed Gurley in a darkened public housing stairwell in 2014.
Peter Liang, was found guilty of manslaughter and official misconduct in the death of Akai Gurley. Upon being convicted of a felony, Liang was automatically terminated from the NYPD.
A city jury continues deliberations in the trial of a police officer charged with fatally shooting an unarmed man in a public housing building stairwell in 2014.
Officer Peter Liang is charged with manslaughter in the shooting of 28-year-old Akai Gurley in November of 2014.
Prosecutors said Liang fired his gun in a darkened stairwell of the Pink Houses in East New York in November 2014, killing Gurley.
As justification for Liang having his gun out in the pitch black stairwell, Landau said they were almost guaranteed to find someone when they patrolled the roof landing in the complex.
Officer Peter Liang is accused of firing his gun in a darkened stairwell at the Pink Houses in East New York back in 2014, killing Akai Gurley.
An NYPD police supervisor said Thursday in the manslaughter trial of Akai Gurley that rookie officer Peter Liang was "shaken" after the fatal shooting.
Officer Peter Liang is accused of firing his gun in a darkened stairwell at the Pink Houses in East New York back in 2014, killing Akai Gurley.
A New York police officer recklessly fired his gun into a darkened stairwell, shooting a man, and then "stood there whining and moaning about how he could get fired'' instead of helping the dying man, a prosecutor said Monday.
Jury selection has begun in the trial of rookie NYPD officer Peter Liang, who is facing manslaughter charges in the stairwell shooting of Akai Gurley.
Officer Peter Liang has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and other charges in connection with the shooting death of 28-year-old Akai Gurley on Nov. 20, 2014.
Twice this week, swastikas have been found painted all over a playground at Gravesend Park in Brooklyn.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
A Long Island woman has been charged after officials say more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home.
Twice this week, swastikas have been found painted all over a playground at Gravesend Park in Brooklyn.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
A Long Island woman has been charged after officials say more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
A New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
A Long Island woman has been charged after officials say more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is going dark for five days in February to upgrade computer systems that date back six decades.
A judge on Wednesday threw out the boundaries of the only congressional seat in New York City represented by a Republican.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
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The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Twice this week, swastikas have been found painted all over a playground at Gravesend Park in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
Experts say young people between ages 8-18 spend about seven-and-a-half hours a day on their screens, not including schoolwork. Meg Oliver found one parents' group in New Jersey that is helping them navigate the digital world at their own pace.
Skims, the shapewear company cofounded by Kim Kardashian, has agreed to pay $200,000 for allegedly squeezing New Jersey customers for sales tax.
A Long Island woman is facing charges after officials said more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with several animal rescue groups who got the cats to safety.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the potential storm's track and timeline.
