The Limits of NYPD Reform: Is it Possible to Control the Police?

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The Limits of NYPD Reform: Is it Possible to Control the Police?
After a summer of protest, proposals are circulating to strengthen civilian oversight of the police department. But doubts about effectiveness and memories of a seven-decade effort that has fallen short.

Who’s Who in the Early Race for New York City Mayor
No votes will be cast in the race for mayor until the primaries in June 2021, but the race has been underway for years. Keep track of the contenders, the maybes, and those who’ve left the race.

City Restarts Discussions for Gowanus Rezoning Plan
When the pandemic struck, Gowanus was waiting for the completion of a draft environmental impact statement to trigger the start of the formal land-use review process.

ICE Reactivates in New York: Advocates Demand Investigation
ICE agents have once again been active in neighborhoods such as Sunset Park, Red Hook, Bay Ridge and Fort Greene in Brooklyn, as well as in upper Manhattan and the Bronx, according to advocates.

Here’s How a COVID-19 Vaccine Might be Distributed to New Yorkers
Though it’s still unclear how the federal government will distribute vaccinations, the state’s draft plan would prioritize health care workers and other residents at highest risk.

"I don’t really see how any kind of oversight is going to help when the police can just overrule a decision. Reform can’t really do much, at this point, until the entire idea of what a police officer is, is transformed."
—Soraya Palmer on attempts to overhaul the NYPD

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