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On Monday (August 12), United States District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin ruled that the New York Police Department‘s “stop-and-frisk” tactic was unconstitutional. Today (August 16), city officials filed to appeal the federal ruling.

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Anthony Weiner’s political hopes are on a nonstop downward spiral. Weiner has dropped to fourth place in the race for mayor of New York City. Also, his campaign manager quit.

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Malik Taylor, a married high school teacher at Manhattan’s Business of Sports School, had unprotected sex with four of his students, investigation findings claim.  The Queens, NY resident also sent inappropriate text messages to his conquests ranging from ages 16-19, and sexually harassed others.

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Anthony Weiner is a married politician, who just happens to be running for mayor of New York City. Clearly he’s very busy, and can’t remember how many women were on the receiving end of his latest dirty texting spree….but he thinks it’s about three or so.

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Opponents of the New York Police Department’s controversial “stop-and-frisk” tactic report that an alarming number of Black and Hispanic males have been stopped. However, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says whites may be getting stopped too much.

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A Brooklyn teen’s joyride came to an abrupt end after running through a red light and hitting other parked cars Tuesday morning (June 25). The unidentified youngster lost all control of emotion once an NYPD officer placed him in handcuffs.

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Where did Mendeecees Harris go? The Love & Hip Hop: New York star turned himself in to authorities at the top of the year over alleged drug trafficking, but the prison where he is located is no longer public knowledge.

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As the New York Police Department contends with an explosive trial regarding its “stop-and-frisk” policy, a Hip-Hop legend joins in to call out the controversial practice. Yasiin Bey released a PSA yesterday (May 21) addressing the NYPD and its allegedly racist policy. 

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Anthony Weiner is not only looking towards redemption, political vindication is also on the menu. The former Congressman’s career was soiled thanks to a s-xting scandal two years ago, but he’s hoping that running for mayor of New York will allot him a second chance at making a first impression.

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A band of international cyber thieves stole $40 million dollars from ATM machines in a matter of hours back in February and $5 million late last year.  Using two timed heist operations and accomplices on the street, the looting of the ATMs involved computer hackers, manipulated financial information and common street criminals. In New York, […]

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A judge in the case against NYPD officer Richard Haste– stemming from the shooting death of a Bronx teen– might rule for a dismissal. Haste gunned down 18-year-old Ramarley Graham last year.

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Those in the know about sneaker culture‘s better shoe collaborations in recent years should be familiar with Ronnie Fieg, and the work he’s done with brands like ASICS, New Balance, and more. In conjunction with his store Kith NYC, he returns with more heat via the “East Coast Project,” a capsule collection of footwear and […]