February 2024

Do Shooting Statistics Really Measure Gun Violence in NYC?

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When it comes to crime numbers, it is in a politician’s best interests (as well as the NYPD) to cook the books and make sure that number is as low as possible. Public officials like Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg are quick to point out the effectiveness of their gun violence […]

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NYC Politicians Misuse Crime and Incarceration Statistics to Further Their Agendas

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Recently, the New York City Council overwhelmingly voted (42-9) to overturn Mayor Eric Adams’ veto of two bills: Intro 586-A, a bill that requires the NYC Police Department (NYPD) to document all investigative encounters, and Intro 549-A, a bill to ban solitary confinement in city jails. Supporters of both bills leveled charges of institutionalized racism

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