NYPD Inspector General Passes on Majority of Complaints, Closes Most Others
A new watchdog office explains its process.
For Florida Indian Tribes, Everglades Bike Path a Threat
Some fear oil and gas interests would use the proposed development to gain access to the area.
At Least Nineteen People Injured in East Village Building Collapse
More than 100 firefighters were on the scene after an explosion caused a building to partially collapse in New York City's East Village neighborhood.
Machine Gun America Is Exactly What It Sounds Like
Just seven miles from the Magic Kingdom, you can play real shoot-'em-up games.
Domestic Terrorism, Hate Crime Exhibit Comes to D.C. Museum
The exhibition will feature objects from attacks that have taken place on U.S. soil.
Court Cases Could Change the Fate of Trans Immigrants
At issue: How should courts treat trans immigrants?
New York County Doesn't Want Hasidic Jews to Vote: Lawsuit
This is not the first time the Catskills community of Bloomingburg has been hit with civil rights litigation.
Ferguson Police, Courts Violated Minorities' Civil Rights, Justice Department Says
Michael Brown's death prompted the investigation.
What Happened With the Taser in LAPD Shooting Incident?
The Taser used by Los Angeles police was called "ineffective," bringing up questions about the devices.
Why Do NYC's Minorities Still Face So Many Misdemeanor Arrests?
An analysis shows that little has changed in 2013-14.
Why Are Homeless LGBTQ Youth Trading Sex for Shelter?
A new study details their life in the sex trade.
Prosecutors Say NYPD Officer Worried About Job, Not Dying Man He Shot
The officer's indictment comes amid calls for police reform.
Train Safety Statistics: Are Railroads Dangerous?
Taking the train is safer than you might think, an examination of accident data reveals.
Metro-North Crash: Six Dead, Officials Say
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the tragedy at a railroad crossing north of New York City.
Several People Reported Dead in Metro-North Train Collision
The Metro-North commuter train struck a car about an hour north of New York City Tuesday evening, with the MTA reporting "numerous confirmed fatalities."
Mayor Bill de Blasio's State of the City: What Did He Say About Policing?
After a year in office, de Blasio has had a tough time with the NYPD.
Blizzard 2015: Which Areas Were Hit Worst
Nantucket experienced hurricane-force winds and flooding.
What's Closed During the Nor'easter?
Officials have described the storm as "potentially historic."
Report: Half of Federal Arrests Are on Immigration Charges
Bureau of Justice Statistics says the number hit an all-time high in 2012.
Why Is This Man Claiming Sanctuary From the Feds in a Church?
Arturo Hernandez Garcia faces deportation.
On MLK Day, Police Reform Advocates Take Message to UN
Activists in New York City organized a '#Dream4Justice' march Monday to advocate for police reform.
Bill de Blasio Still Supports the NYPD in Muslim Spying Lawsuit
Despite saying the was "deeply troubled" by the case, de Blasio seemed to change his mind later.
When Campus Rapists Don't Think They're Rapists
New study shows how language impacts what rapists think about sexual assault.
How Much Will Free Housing Lawyers Cost New York City?
Tenant advocates think renters facing eviction have the right to a court-appointed attorney.
Housing: The Other Civil Rights Movement
Tenants advocates in New York believe people facing eviction have a right to an attorney if they can't pay.
Thousands of New Yorkers Protest Eric Garner Grand Jury Decision
Protests included a 'die-in' in Grand Central Terminal and blocked streets in Midtown.
Should Tour Guides Be Licensed?
Tour guides in Savannah, Georgia, are challenging licensing requirements in a federal court.