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St. George

May 16, 2013

New Anti-Gun Violence Initiative Targets Staten Island

Councilwoman Debi Rose announced the launch of the Cure Violence program on Wednesday.

New York City

March 19, 2013

Independent NYPD Watchdog Gets Boost With Quinn's Support

The plan calls for the creation of an inspector general to oversee the Police Department.

East Flatbush

March 14, 2013

Councilman Blames 'Outsiders' for Inciting Brooklyn Violence

Protests have been raging in Brooklyn after the police shooting of a 16-year-old teen.

East Flatbush

March 14, 2013

Dozens Arrested as Protesters Clash With Cops at Rally for Slain Teen

Relatives of Kimani Gray, 16, decided not to speak when the vigil grew rowdy, representatives said.

East Flatbush

March 12, 2013

Councilman Warns of More Violence After Vigil for Teen Killed by Cops

Councilman Jumaane Williams warned NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly that simmering tension needed fixing.

New York City

February 26, 2013

Dov Hikind Apologizes For Real as Mayor Says Blackface Costume 'Disgusting'

Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind continues to face backlash from his blackfaced Purim costume.

East Harlem

January 04, 2013

Liu Calls On City to Settle $250 Million Central Park Five Lawsuit

Comptroller John Liu says the city is at risk of paying more money if the case is not settled.

Jamaica

October 25, 2012

Hundreds Attend Stop-and-Frisk Hearing to Support New Law

The Community Safety Act would help curb police profiling, proponents say.

East Flatbush

June 15, 2012

Residents Slam Cops in Fatal Shooting of East Flatbush Woman

East Flatbush residents were outraged Friday after Shantel Davis was gunned down by cops.

Harlem

March 27, 2012

East Harlem Residents Vote on How to Spend $1M From City Budget

Harlem Residents can vote for up to five projects to receive the city's $1 million discretionary funds.

South Bronx

February 24, 2012

Mott Haven Residents Vie for $1 Million in City Council Discretionary Funds

Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito set aside money for projects suggested and selected by the community.

Manhattan

November 17, 2011

Nearly 250 OWS Protesters Arrested in Clashes with Police

Occupy Wall Street protesters didn't shut down the New York Stock Exchange, but they danced and sang to celebrate a "Day of Action." Police arrested nearly 200 protesters.

Harlem

November 11, 2011

Teen Task Force Develps Plan to Stop Youth Violence

A group of young people spent a year developing seven points that need to be addressed to stop violence among their peers.

Downtown

November 10, 2011

NYPD Cops Disciplined For Dustup With Councilman Jumaane Williams at Parade

Three officers were disciplined for arresting City Councilman Jumaane Williams and Kirsten John Foy, an aide to Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, during the West Indian Day Parade in December.

Harlem

October 11, 2011

Harlem and Upper West Side Residents to Have a Say in Budgeting Process

Four New York City Councilmembers are experimenting with participatory budgeting, or letting residents have a say in how capital funds are spent in their neighborhoods.