NYPD investigating vandalism of George Floyd statue as hate crime
"To the group of neo-Nazis who did this, I want to be absolutely clear: get the hell out of our state," Governor Cuomo said.
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NYC mayoral candidates on police reform
Five of the leading Democratic candidates for New York City mayor met on the debate stage Thursday night at the CBS Broadcast Center. WCBS reporter Marcia Kramer asked the candidates if they think guns should be taken away from police, and four of the candidates said no, with Maya Wiley said she was "not prepared" to answer that question at a debate.
How to intervene as a bystander
Hate crimes in New York City were on the rise in the month of May, according to new data from the NYPD. Experts say there are several ways bystanders can intervene in such incidents to deescalate the situation. Thomas Mauro, director of exercises and training for the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response at NYC's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, joins CBSN AM to discuss the options.
Bill Bratton on new memoir, policing
Bill Bratton, the former head of the New York, Los Angeles and Boston police departments is out with a new memoir on policing and reforms.
Local Matters: Reexamining NYPD's response to BLM protests
In May 2020, huge crowds in New York participated in Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd. The City investigative reporter Greg B. Smith joins CBSN to discuss two official investigations into policing conduct during those demonstrations and newly-released transcripts of interviews with NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea.
26 arrested as pro-Israel, pro-Palestine protesters clash in NYC
An unknown individual threw two commercial fireworks into a crowd in midtown, around the area of the Diamond District.
NYC subway resumes full service
New York City subways are running around the clock again, more than a year after the coronavirus pandemic curtailed 24-hour service. Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city will add an additional 250 police officers to the subway system to address safety concerns. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Police banned from New York City Pride events until 2025
Community-based security such as private security and first responders will be present at Pride events this year with an increased budget, event organizers said Saturday.
Times Square shooting suspect taken into custody
The alleged gunman who opened fire in Times Square on Saturday, hitting three bystanders including a 4-year-old girl, was taken into custody Wednesday, police announced. Farrakhan Muhammad was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Florida. CBS New York's Aundrea Cline-Thomas has the latest.
Heroic NYPD officer speaks out
Officer Alyssa Vogel of the New York Police Department is being hailed a hero after picking up a young girl who was hurt in a triple shooting in Times Square and bringing her to safety. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to the officer and has this report.
NYC man arrested on hate crime charges for vandalizing synagogues
Surveillance footage shows the suspect hurling rocks through the doors and windows of at least four Jewish houses of worship.
Police searching for suspects in series of muggings in NYC
The most recent incident took place early March 31 when they threatened to stab a man a stole his cellphone and wallet, police said.
NYC leaders making it easier to sue police officers
New York City Council approved a law that ends qualified immunity for NYPD police officers. Qualified immunity shields officers from liability, even if the conduct is illegal. This law has been in place since the late 1960s. Ending this law makes it easier for citizens to sue police officers who violate citizens' Fourth Amendment rights. Critics say the law protects officers and allows them to do their jobs. New York City Council speaker Corey Johnson joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss why the law needs to end.
2 brutal anti-Asian attacks in NYC as bystanders do nothing
In both cases, bystanders did nothing to intervene.
Police missteps at Black Lives Matter protests
New investigations are revealing just how unprepared police departments across the country were in responding to protests following George Floyd's death. New York Times enterprise reporter Kim Barker explains what the most common problems were and how police tactics contrasted with protesters' calls for police reform.
Rise in anti-Asian hate crimes
Amid a nationwide increase in attacks targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, police data shows New York City had the largest spike in anti-Asian hate crimes among major cities in 2020. Arun Venugopal, senior reporter for WNYC's Race and Justice Unit, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the problem and the debate that's brewing over how to address it.
Police accountability still lacking in New York
A special unit that was created to investigate and prosecute police killings in New York has so far led to no convictions. Calls have grown in recent years for police officers to be held accountable and to face greater consequences when they kill unarmed citizens. New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
New evidence in Malcolm X death investigation
Members of Malcolm X's family were made aware of a letter written by a deceased former police officer stating the New York Police Department and FBI were connected to Malcolm X's 1965 assassination. Michelle Miller shares the story of Raymond Wood's letter, which was made public by his cousin Reginald. Malcolm X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz and civil rights attorney Ben Crump join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the revelation.
Malcolm X's daughter wants "truth" behind his death uncovered
A letter recently given to Malcolm X's daughters puts into question the details surrounding his killing.
Malcolm X's family says letter implicates FBI and NYPD in his death
The letter claimed the New York Police Department and FBI were behind the 1965 killing of the famed civil rights advocate.
New York attorney general sues NYPD over protests
The New York attorney general is suing the New York Police Department over its response to Black Lives Matter protests in the spring of 2020, accusing the department of making false arrests and using excessive force during peaceful gatherings. Marc Morial, the president of the National Urban League, joins CBSN to discuss holding officers accountable for alleged bad behavior during the demonstrations.
New York attorney general sues NYPD over conduct at protests
The lawsuit, which seeks to install a monitor to oversee police tactics at future protests, alleges that NYPD officers used a litany of illegal tactics including excessive force and unlawful arrests.
NYPD official retiring amid investigation into hateful posts
NYPD Deputy Inspector James Kobel has opted to retire days after the department said it was suspending him without pay.
Searing questions persist about lax Capitol security on day of riot
Some explanations emerge but many factors are still unexplained.
Woman may face assault charge for false claim
The NYPD says it has identified a woman who falsely accused a Black teenager of stealing her cellphone. Police say they may charge the woman, whose name has not been released, with assault.
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