A report that active-duty New York City police officers had associated with the militia group prompts a denunciation from City Hall. Source: New York Times
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Eric Adams, Once a Political Outsider, Conquers the Inside Game
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2021
Mr. Adams won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City by portraying himself as a working-class politician who understood the concerns of average New Yorkers. Source: New York Times
What Does Eric Adams, Working-Class Champion, Mean for the Democrats?
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2021
Mr. Adams, who ran a campaign focused on appealing to blue-collar Black and Latino voters, said America does not want “fancy candidates.” Source: New York Times
‘Keep an Eye on This Guy’: Inside Eric Adams’s Complicated Police Career
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2021
Mr. Adams’s police credentials have helped him rise to the top of this year’s mayoral field. But his relationship with the department is complex. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates on Police Reform
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2021
We interviewed the eight leading Democratic candidates for mayor about the biggest issues facing the city. Here’s what they said. Source: New York Times
Harvey Schlossberg, Cop With a Ph.D. in Defusing a Crisis, Dies at 85
By Gotham Rex on May 27, 2021
A psychologist who had worn the blue, he coached thousands of New York City police officers in hostage negotiations, creating a model for law enforcement. Source: New York Times
G.O.P. Rivals Trade Insults in Chaotic N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, and Fernando Mateo, a restaurateur, yelled at each other repeatedly during the free-wheeling virtual debate. Source: New York Times
How a Secretive Legal Process Protects Police From Charges
By Gotham Rex on May 22, 2021
Grand jury minutes in the investigation into Daniel Prude’s death reveal the many ways the criminal justice system struggles when prosecuting the police. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Pride Will Take Steps to Keep Police Out of Parade and Events
By Gotham Rex on May 15, 2021
L.G.B.T.Q. police officers will not be allowed to participate as a group in the annual march, and organizers said they will rely on private security for their events. Source: New York Times
Mayoral Candidates Respond to the Shooting in Times Square
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
The contenders said the episode was emblematic of a growing crime problem and moved quickly to describe how they would address the issue. Source: New York Times
Shootings and Subway Attacks Put Crime at Center of N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2021
Rising concerns over crime have led candidates to issue strong appeals for public safety, less than a year after the city was under pressure to defund the police. Source: New York Times
After Times Square Shooting, Adams and Yang Stress Support for N.Y.P.D.
By Gotham Rex on May 9, 2021
Eric Adams and Andrew Yang, among the front-runners in the New York City mayor’s race, said the shooting underlined the importance of public safety. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams, N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidate, Has Something to Prove
By Gotham Rex on May 7, 2021
Mr. Adams is a top fund-raiser in the New York City mayoral race, with key endorsements and strong polling, but he still faces questions about his preparedness for the job. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D.’s Robot Dog Returns to Work, Touching Off a Backlash
By Gotham Rex on April 14, 2021
Deployed at a public housing building, the device drew condemnation as a stark example of police power and misplaced priorities. Source: New York Times
A Drunken Hazing, a Fatal Fall and a Cornell Fraternity’s Silence
By Gotham Rex on March 13, 2021
Antonio Tsialas was thriving in his first year at college. Then he was found dead in a gorge, and the fraternity that recruited him closed ranks. What happened is still a mystery. Source: New York Times