Stephen Nessen appears in the following:
Funeral For Slain Officer Blended NYPD And Chinese Traditions
Monday, January 05, 2015
Officer Wenjian Liu's funeral reflected the ethnic diversity of the NYPD. The rites were overshadowed by another show of disrespect for the mayor by some officers. Liu's partner was also killed.
At Officer Wenjian Liu's Funeral, Chinese-Americans Show Pride and Concern
Sunday, January 04, 2015
About 60 Chinese-Americans, who rode buses into Brooklyn from New Jersey, were among the many thousands paying respects to the slain officer Sunday.
What's Next for Miracle Overdose Prevention Drug, at Twice the Cost?
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
After New York committed $5 million dollars to equip police officers with naloxone, the sole company that produces it doubled the price.
Former NYPD Detective from Staten Island Joins March in Washington
Sunday, December 14, 2014
One of the thousands rallying in the capital Saturday, was a former NYPD detective from Staten Island who knows about racism firsthand.
Protesters Take to The Streets in DC, NYC
Saturday, December 13, 2014
From Washington Square to Washington D.C., thousands are marching to demand justice; many are calling for the prosecution of the policeman involved in the death of Eric Garner.
From NYC to DC, Garner Protesters Prepare for Saturday Rallies
Friday, December 12, 2014
After a week of daily demonstrations, there's a nation-wide protest Saturday.
Bratton Says No Mass Arrests for Nightly Garner Protesters
Tuesday, December 09, 2014
As protests continue in the wake of a Staten Island grand jury decision in the Eric Garner case, Police Commissioner Bill Bratton says there won't be mass arrests.
At Funeral for Akai Gurley, Emotional Calls for Justice
Saturday, December 06, 2014
The funeral was sparsely attended, but those who did turn out spoke forcefully about long overdue reforms at the NYPD.
Mourners Decry Police Shooting Of Akai Gurley In Brooklyn
Saturday, December 06, 2014
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Like Michael Brown And Eric Garner, Akai Gurley's Death Inspires Anger
Friday, December 05, 2014
Akai Gurley was killed in a darkened stairway by a rookie cop who said his gun discharged accidentally. A grand jury is expected to consider charges against the officer.
Body Cameras Come to Three NYC Precincts
Friday, December 05, 2014
We hear from two police departments that already have body cameras, including how the camera programs address police and community relations in Arizona and Texas departments.
Former Civil Rights Leader Debates Students on Garner Protests
Thursday, December 04, 2014
Many of the protesters who've taken to the streets over the death of Eric Garner have been students. And not all agree the protests are helpful.
Mayor Credits Crime Drop to Better Police and Community Relations
Tuesday, December 02, 2014
Homicides are at historic lows and last August was the safest month in two decades. The mayor called the crime numbers "extraordinary" and "proof of real progress."
NYPD Calls Shooting Death of Unarmed Man 'Unfortunate Tragedy'
Friday, November 21, 2014
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said the shooting of an unarmed man in an East New York Housing complex Thursday night was likely an accident.
Obama's Speech Leaves Immigrants Cheering and Yearning
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Obama defended the legality of his actions and challenged the GOP to focus their actions on approving long-stalled legislation to take its place.
Huge Dazzling Billboard Fights For Attention In Times Square
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
In a city of superlatives, New York City now has another notch in its belt — the largest billboard. It's hard to get anyone's attention in Times Square, but one billboard a city block long might just be able to do it.
A Guide to NYC's New Pot Policy
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Sure a citation is better than being cuffed, but possession of a "controlled substance" still comes with penalties.
NBA Commissioner Calls For Legalization Of Sports Gambling
Friday, November 14, 2014
Sports gambling is widely popular but, outside of Nevada, it's illegal and done largely in the shadows. Now, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has written an op-ed in The New York Times ca...
In An Era Of Robots, Why Do Window Washers Still Climb Skyscrapers?
Friday, November 14, 2014
After two window washers had a harrowing experience at the new World Trade Center, Stephen Nessen, from member station WNYC, looks at why window washing is still almost always done by human hands.
A Modern John Henry Case: Window Cleaning Robots vs. Humans
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Skyscraper window cleaning seems like a dangerous job, so why in a world with drones and self-driving cars is window washing still done by hand?
