NYPD investigating after video appears to show officer using chokehold on man in Queens
The NYPD says that an officer has been suspended without pay as it investigates video that appeared on social media.
Many complains over increase in fireworks in NYC
Fireworks in New York City have become a major nuisance for many residents.
COVID-19 contact tracing apps raise privacy concerns
As companies work to roll out contact tracing apps to stop the spread of coronavirus, some are raising concerns over privacy violations.
Alternate side parking rules return June 22; mayor calls for permanent changes
After months of alternate side parking rules mostly suspended, they're back in effect starting Monday, June 22.
Teens busted for St. Patrick's Cathedral graffiti
The NYPD arrested two teenagers for allegedly spraying graffiti on St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City during protests and unrest over the death of George Floyd.
Advocates call for the removal of school safety officers from NYC public schools
A coalition of parents, students, educators, and mental health providers and advocates say they want school safety agents out of New York City's public schools.
Man, 80, dragged along street during robbery in the Bronx
Police want to find the man who robbed an elderly man of a backpack while throwing him to the ground and dragging him.
NYC Council signs sweeping package of police reform bills
The New York City Council signed a packaged of bills aimed at reforming the NYPD, while Attorney General Letitita James blasted the NYPD and Mayor De Blasio for ignoring invitations to testify about the NYPD's treatment of protesters.
Calls to removed uniformed safety agents from NYC public schools
A coalition of parents, students, educators, and mental health providers and advocates say they want school safety agents out of New York City's public schools.
NY City Council signs package of police reform bills.
The New York City Council passed into law a number of bills aimed at reforming the NYPD on Thursday.
Hong Kong Disneyland reopens amid COVID-19 pandemic
The park was able to reopen after a drop in coronavirus cases.
Facebook removes Trump campaign ad for violating 'organized hate' policy
Facebook confirmed the platform had removed the ad for its Nazi connection.
NYC to give greater access to NYPD disciplinary records
Forging ahead on police reforms, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that the city is launching an online database that will let New Yorkers track disciplinary cases against police officers accused of excessive force and other violations and view their administrative records.
De Blasio announces more reforms for NYPD
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced new reforms for the New York City Police Department regarding how quickly officers are disciplined and creating an online database of the disciplinary files of all NYPD officers.
Facebook purges 900 accounts linked to white supremacy groups
Facebook deleted hundreds more social media accounts belonging to members of the white supremacy groups Proud Boys and American Guard.
Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
Target raising minimum wage to $15 an hour starting July 5, offer one-time $200 bonus to front-line workers
Target is permanently increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour beginning July 5.
Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black colleges
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
Trump signs order on police reform, doesn't mention racism
The order would encourage better police practices and establish a database to keep track of officers with a history of excessive use-of-force complaints.