Reports: Federal Monitor Could Be Appointed For NYPD Over Stop-And-Frisk
The New York Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday called a reported plan for a federal monitor on the NYPD to address the stop-and-frisk program a great step forward.
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The New York Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday called a reported plan for a federal monitor on the NYPD to address the stop-and-frisk program a great step forward.
The federal government on Monday told a judge in Brooklyn that it will reverse course, and take steps to comply with his order to allow girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without prescriptions.
Americans are very supportive of freedom of the press, but a Rasmussen poll finds they are also very worried about how it's applied and suspicious of the Justice Department investigating reporters.
Under fire for spying on journalists, the White House has ordered an unusual review of what the Department of Justice is doing -- and why.
The Justice Department secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the news cooperative's top executive called a "massive and unprecedented intrusion'' into how news organizations gather the news.
The U.S. Department of Justice was under fire Monday, after it secretly obtained two months' worth of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press.
It was 40 years ago today that New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster was shot and killed along the New Jersey Turnpike. Joanne Chesimard was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
Prosecutors say County Executive Rob Astorino is violating one of the terms of a 2009 settlement of a desegregation lawsuit.
The False Claims Act lawsuit could result in Armstrong paying a substantial amount of money to the U.S. government.
A Queens psychiatric hospital has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, following a claim that it discriminated against non-U.S. citizens in hiring procedures.
The U.S. Justice Department and Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy have announced the launch a new initiative to combat gun violence in Bridgeport, New Haven, and Hartford.
Officials said you should do your homework before giving to any organization or individual soliciting donations on behalf of storm victims.
Karl Rove has come up with a business, his Super PAC, that offers wealthy businesses with legal problems potential for relief.
It has been argued that "granny" might not be able to vote if they make her have a voter ID. But seriously, why all the concern about taking the extra measure of a voter ID to make sure that every vote cast in a United States election is a legally qualified vote, including "granny's"?
Yesterday the Obama administration put in place provisions of the DREAM Act that brought many young people out of the shadows to participate in the American Dream. On the same day a judge in Pennsylvania let stand what may be the most egregious attempt at voter suppression in a generation.
Karl Rove has come up with a business, his Super PAC, that offers wealthy businesses with legal problems potential for relief.
There are many Americans who do not have a government issued ID. In our country there is no requirement to carry ID. If you do not have a government ID, that does not make you a criminal. That does not make you unworthy of voting.
Pennsylvania Republicans have betrayed their country and devised a scheme to potentially disqualify nearly one tenth of the states' electorate.
Felony disenfranchisement is nothing more than Republican continuation of Jim Crow voter suppression laws.
In right wing politics, ALEC serves as the nexus between corporations and aspiring Republicans always eager to find access to additional campaign cash.
Republicans by creating onerous barriers to voting, including strict ID requirements and shortening of early vote periods have created what amounts to a new version of Jim Crow era poll taxes.
In Texas Republicans have taken efforts to restrict access to voting a step farther. Texas Republicans are calling for the repeal of the Voting Rights Act.
Attorney General Eric Holder continued to show contempt of Congress in his remarks following the House vote to hold him "in contempt" for refusing to hand over documents associated with the Fast and Furious operation.
A child was killed after being hit by a bus Wednesday morning in Ramapo in Rockland County, according to police.
The "Next Stop" plan aims to speed up bus commutes by up to six minutes per ride on at least 50 priority bus corridors across the city.
Firefighters said a person was reported to be down a manhole near Second Avenue and East 108th Street in Harlem on Wednesday.
The Midtown building on East 42nd Street is stable after reports of falling bricks revealed structural damage to the former Pfizer headquarters.
Oil prices surge as President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over and the U.S. will "hit them hard again tonight."
The "Next Stop" plan aims to speed up bus commutes by up to six minutes per ride on at least 50 priority bus corridors across the city.
Firefighters said a person was reported to be down a manhole near Second Avenue and East 108th Street in Harlem on Wednesday.
The Midtown building on East 42nd Street is stable after reports of falling bricks revealed structural damage to the former Pfizer headquarters.
The NYPD has released new pictures of a suspect wanted in a sexual assault late last month in Lower Manhattan.
With the number of Legionnaires' disease cases now at 23, New York City is aggressively testing more than 150 cooling towers on Upper East Side buildings.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
A roof partially collapsed Monday morning at a BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy flooding in Ocean Township, N.J.
A whale that surfaced for air slammed into a New Jersey fire department's boat, capsizing it as it headed back from helping with Fourth of July security near New York City.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
A community in Bergen County, New Jersey, was hit hard by Saturday's thunderstorms. Sheer devastation was visible in one Paramus neighborhood.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
A little girl was on vacation in Southampton when she was swept away by a creek and drowned in a Long Island bay, according to police.
The FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach was canceled Monday as organizers cited weather concerns.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" will take viewers on a journey of the singer's life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Tyler Tolbert tied an MLB record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, finishing 5-for-6 on Tuesday night and powering the Royals to a 16-12 win over the Mets.
Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit consecutive home runs in the fourth inning, Ian Seymour struck out 12 and the Rays beat the Yankees 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Luis Torrens doubled in two runs with two outs in the 10th inning and the last-place Mets beat the NL East-leading Braves 7-6 on Monday night to split the four-game series.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings, José Caballero homered twice and the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The county says there are still residual effects from the power failure at a Yonkers waste facility.
Police are looking for a pair of suspects who assaulted a man in the Morrisania section of the Bronx.
Police said a Cadillac and BMW collided before a car crashed into a building Tuesday night in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Efforts to test cooling towers are ramping up as the number of confirmed cases reaches 28 across three zip codes. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Cres appear to be making progress shoring up a building after the FDNY responded to falling bricks Tuesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
