NYPD
Cops Detained a Guy for Joking at a Bar About Killing Trump
A 28-year-old history teacher says he was hanging at a Brooklyn sports bar Saturday and the conversation turned to politics. That's when shit got weird.
American Hero Arrested for Having 80 Speakers in His Van
"I know it's illegal, but it's the weekend," the guy explained to the cops.
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.
How a Broken System Kept an Innocent Man Behind Bars for 25 Years
A man with learning difficulties was identified in relation to a woman's murder. Then he was failed by his own lawyers and shady prosecutors.
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.
One of New York's 'Most Dangerous' Housing Projects Now Has Its Own YouTube Show
"Project Heat" tells the story of life in East New York's Pink Houses just as an NYPD cop faces trial for accidentally killing a resident.
The 'New York Post' Says Quentin Tarantino Lied About Doing Jail Time to Sound Badass
As you might expect, the tabloid wasted no time before calling the director's story "Pulp Fiction."
'Hoverboards' Are Now Illegal in New York City
They don't hover and they're not even really boards, but riding one around New York will get you a ticket.
Scenes from Saturday's March Against Police Brutality in NYC
The speakers included Quentin Tarantino, Cornel West, and family members of victims of police violence.
A New York City Police Union Wants You to Boycott Quentin Tarantino Movies
If you're wanting to side with the NYPD union, maybe don't watch the 'Hateful Eight' trailer. It looks pretty good and you don't want to be tempted.
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.
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.