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Why Did Donald Trump Fire the Most Famous Anti-Corruption Prosecutor in America?
Donald Trump promised to keep Preet Bharara, the US attorney in New York known for going after shady Democrats and Republicans alike. This weekend, the president changed his mind.
A New Poll Says NYPD Cops Really Hate Their Jobs
Over three quarters of New York police officers wouldn't recommend their family members try the gig, according to a survey by the politically powerful police union.
Men of Color on What It's Like Getting Busted for Weed in Today's New York City
The NYPD has softened the penalties for possessing pot, but law enforcement still hits young men of color harder than everyone else.
Weed Is Basically Legal in New York City Now, but Only If You're White
Arrest and summons data suggest where you live in the city has a lot to do with how likely you are to get hassled by cops for weed.
New York Is Cracking Down on Synthetic Weed
On Tuesday, New York City's mayor signed three laws aimed at the worst drug in the world, and a new TV ad campaign discourages anyone from messing with it.
How an Anti-Gang Programme in Harlem Went Wrong
Depending on who you ask, Shawanna Vaughn has become either a whistleblower or a snitch after raising the alarm about a celebrated violence reduction program.
Why Did NYPD Employees Edit Wikipedia Entries on Sailor Moon and Susan Sarandon?
Today it was revealed that a number of Wikipedia entries were edited by users inside NYPD headquarters, who had opinions on everything from Derek Jeter to Barry Manilow.
Not Finding 'Friends,' Getting Fat, and Other Things That Freaked Out Americans This Week
We entered 2015 the way we left 2014: worried about everything.
The NYPD Is Taking a Holiday from Arresting People
This past week saw New York City cops shift from symbolic protest—turning their backs on the mayor—to actually packing it up and not doing their jobs.
Is New York the Most Corrupt State in America Now?
New Yorkers will begin 2015 with their governor under a cloud of investigation, the most powerful member of the state legislature being probed for his extra cash and a congressman resigning for tax evasion.
The Feds Are Suing New York City Because Rikers Island Is a Hellhole
US Attorney Preet Bharara says Mayor Bill de Blasio is taking too long to reform the notoriously horrific collection of jails.
New York City Is on Edge After Saturday's Police 'Assassination'
Local cops, already known not to be huge fans of NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, are now openly disrespecting him after two of their own were executed by a lone gunman in Brooklyn.