The Concept Of Privacy In A Public Place Is Outmoded — Thanks To Robots
When BLK Bot left New York early in July, it sent an affectionate email to employees left behind. The email was another sign that automation is sweeping BlackRock, the largest money manager in the world.
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How To Legally Protest In New York City
Therese Okumou was taken into custody on Independence Day for climbing the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal during an immigration policy protest.
READ MORELawyers Ask ICE to Stop Deportation of a Delivery Man
“Please don’t take him away from us,” Pablo Villacicencio’s wife said. A lawyer for the immigrant pizza man facing deportation after his arrest at a Brooklyn military base pleaded with officials Friday to keep him in the United States. Jennifer Williams of the Legal Aid Society filed an emergency motion with U.S. Immigration and Customs […]
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Sexual Assault: A Movie Producer, A Physician And The Statute Of Limitations
Harvey Weinstein isn’t the only person facing sexual abuse charges in New York City. A Manhattan attorney has been charged with similar crimes. What is the statute of limitations for sexual assault crimes in the state?
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New York Prosecutors Don’t Always Play By the Rules
There is an uprising trend to make NY District Attorneys start releasing evidence long before trial to make a criminal justice system more fair.
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The Surest Way To Face Pot Charges In New York City
As America sees relaxed marijuana laws increasing, there’s still one metropolis which will put you behind bars for a little bit of pot: especially if you’re a person of color.
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Manhattan’s Poor Are Screwed Despite A “Progressive” District Attorney
When Richard jumped the turnstile at the East 180th St., West Farms station, he was stopped and arrested before his feet hit the floor. Handcuffed and told to give up his ID, Richard wasn’t too worried.
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Ice Cools Down New York City Street Vendors
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have stepped up arrests of people with no criminal backgrounds according to a report released recently. The figures reflect the current administration’s commitment to throw out a wider net and worry less about who may be captured. Community Projects as Social Activism, by Benjamin Shepard, says ICE reported 65% of […]
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Will Michael Cohen Go The Way Of Sammy “The Bull”
In a way, the scandals swirling around The White House have started to look like a mob film as the ‘catch-and-flip’ technique is being increasingly employed by law enforcement. The latest fish to be caught in the net? Trump’s attorney, Michael Cohen.
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An Unarmed Man Is Killed By Cops In Brooklyn
Saheed Vassell, a black immigrant from Jamaica, became another victim of police shooting in New York City. What were the circumstances of this case?
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