Tag: Criminal justice reform

Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a significant shift in policy on Thursday, revealing his intention to issue an executive order that would grant U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) officers access to Rikers Island. This...

**NYPD Officer Trial for Repeatedly Punching Man Caught on Camera**An "out of control" NYPD officer, Christian Zapata, is facing criminal charges for allegedly punching Jerome Collins 13 times inside a Harlem apartment, Manhattan prosecutors...

Gov. Kathy Hochul Vetoes Restoration of Jury Rights BillNew York Governor Kathy Hochul made headlines on Saturday by vetoing a bill that could have transformed the state's criminal justice system. The proposed legislation aimed...

The Evolution of Policing in New York City 10 Years After Tragic LossTen years ago today, tragedy struck the heart of New York City when two NYPD officers, Rafael Ramos and Wenjian...