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Justice Department and Newark Agree to Police Reforms
Thursday, March 31, 2016
The settlement agreement will require Newark police to revise policies and train on the use of force, stops and searches.
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Newark Police
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
The settlement stems from a 2014 report from the Justice Department that found police routinely stopped people on the street for no legitimate reason and stole property from civilians.
Ex-New York Assembly Speaker Silver is Disbarred
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
The 72-year-old Democrat was convicted in November in a $5 million corruption case.
Hijacker of Egypt Plane Arrested in Cyprus
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Alexandros Zenon, the permanent Secretary of the Foreign Ministry, did not immediately have more details on the arrest, which ended an hours-long drama at the Larnaca airport.
New York's Stringent Paperless-Prescribing Law Takes Effect
Monday, March 28, 2016
As of Sunday, doctors, dentists and other health care professionals must electronically send prescriptions directly to pharmacies, instead of giving paper scripts to patients.
Family Confirms New York City Siblings Died in Brussels Attacks
Friday, March 25, 2016
Belgian authorities and the Dutch Embassy positively identified the remains of Alexander and Sascha Pinczowski.
Justice Department: Iranians Were Behind Cyberattack on Dam
Thursday, March 24, 2016
All seven worked for Iranian computer companies that did work on behalf of the Iranian government, the U.S. said.
Crane to Raise Mangled Tugboat from Hudson Riverbed
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Divers will recover the body of crew member 56-year-old Harry Hernandez. His body remains trapped inside the mangled tugboat about 40 feet below the surface.
Sen. Ted Cruz Takes Heat After Comments About Muslims
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
The GOP presidential hopeful said Tuesday that law enforcement should be empowered to "patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods before they become radicalized."
Local Authorities Increase Security After Brussels Attacks
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Police will add patrols at key locations across New York City in response to bombings in Brussels that killed dozens.
Explosions Rock Brussels Airport, Subway
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
All flights were canceled, arriving planes were being diverted and Belgium's terror alert level was raised to maximum. Security was also tightened at all Paris airports.
Obama to Announce Supreme Court Nominee Today
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
The announcement will be made at 11 a.m. EST during a Rose Garden ceremony.
NFL Executive Admits Link Between Football and C.T.E.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Jeff Miller, the NFL's senior vice president for health and safety, spoke about the connection during an appearance at a congressional committee's roundtable about concussions.
After Deadly Tugboat Crash, Fuel Spill 'Could Have Been Worse'
Sunday, March 13, 2016
One crew member of a tugboat that crashed into a barge near the Tappan Zee Bridge construction project Saturday remains missing and is presumed dead.
Report of Brooklyn Building Collapse a False Alarm
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Police say they are investigating a possible false report.
Manhattan Man Convicted of Hate Crime in 2013 Shooting
Thursday, March 10, 2016
After deliberating for two days, a jury found Elliot Morales guilty in the shooting death of Mark Carson, a gay man, in the West Village.
Water Shut Off at 30 Newark Schools Amid Lead Fear
Wednesday, March 09, 2016
Newark public schools on Wednesday temporarily shut off all water fountains at 30 school buildings where elevated levels of lead were recorded.
NYPD Searching for Third Suspect in Brooklyn Shooting
Wednesday, March 09, 2016
The shooting, which occurred as police were investigating a suspected heroin deal, left an officer wounded by friendly fire.
Executive Order Reinforces Protections for Transgender New Yorkers
Monday, March 07, 2016
The mayor signed an executive order Monday saying people visiting city facilities must be able to use restrooms or locker rooms consistent with their gender identity.
Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Lead The Way On Super Tuesday
Tuesday, March 01, 2016
With voters casting their ballots in more than a dozen states, results are starting to become known in the biggest primary day so far.