Under Executive Order 203, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is directing all police departments in New York state to perform a comprehensive review of their current procedures and practices and to develop plans for addressing inherent racial biases. The Executive Order — issued on June 12, 2020 following the murder of George […]
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Manhattan legislators push for new criminal justice reform in light of NYPD’s use of excessive force
Two state lawmakers are condemning what they call overly aggressive action by the NYPD on Saturday as they broke up a protest and march in honor of Breonna Taylor. Sen. Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Deborah Glick issued the following statement: “Last night, bystanders and protesters in our districts […]