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US & Canada · New YorkNew Yorkers under age 21 will be prohibited from buying semiautomatic rifles. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed 10 gun-related bills, including one that will require microstamping in new firearms. One bill revised the state's red flag law, which allows courts to temporarily take away guns.See the Story
New York governor signs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles
64% Center coverage: 77 sources
US & Canada · New YorkAndrew Abdullah, 25, turned himself in at an NYPD stationhouse Tuesday afternoon, police confirmed. Abdullah is accused of killing Daniel Enriquez, 48, who was shot at close range in the last car of the Q train as it crossed the Manhattan Bridge. Witnesses told police Abdullah was pacing back and forth moments prior to the seemingly unprovoked attack.See the Story
Alleged shooter in unprovoked NYC subway murder surrenders
50% Center coverage: 55 sources
US & Canada · New YorkThe three confessed to and were convicted of murdering token seller Harry Kaufman in 1995. The case resounded from New York to Washington to Hollywood, after parallels were drawn between the deadly arson and a scene in the movie Money Train. Vincent Ellerbe, James Irons and Thomas Malik, both 45, left court free for the first time in over a quarter-century.See the Story
Prosecutors disavow 3 convictions in 1995 NYC subway killing
55% Center coverage: 56 sources
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US & Canada · SacramentoA California task force released a 500-page report detailing the state's role in perpetuating historic discrimination against African Americans. The report recommends an official government apology and making a case for financial restitution. California is home to the fifth-largest Black population in the United States.See the Story
Slave reparations advocates hail historic California report
44% Center coverage: 43 sources
Voter · New YorkHochul: "New York is leading the nation with new laws protecting the fundamental right to vote" The legislation aims to encourage participation in voting by "ensuring that barriers to accessing the polls are removed" The Governor's Office says it will do so by addressing Voter Dilution, Voter Suppression, Voter Intimidation, Deception or Obstruction.See the Story
Hochul approves state-level version of John Lewis Voting Rights Act
67% Center coverage: 27 sources
US & Canada · New YorkAn appeals court reinstated a New York City law that prohibits the city's police officers from putting pressure on a person's torso while making an arrest. A lower court ruling had labeled the measure as unconstitutionally vague. The Police Benevolent Association said it was reviewing its legal options, which could include bringing the matter to the Court of Appeals.See the Story
Court brings back NYC ban on police restraint during arrests
61% Left coverage: 33 sources
HealthOver the July 4th holiday weekend in New York City there were 52 people shot in 36 separate incidents, and 9 were killed. Each day, on average, 30 Black Americans are killed by guns. 90% of gun victims were Black or Hispanic according to Everytown For Gun Safety.See the Story
Beyond the Barrel of the Gun - New York Amsterdam News
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NYAN launches three-year initiative to address gun violence in Black and brown communities - New York Amsterdam News
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‘The Kite Runner’ will make your spirit soar - New York Amsterdam News
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NYPDUnder Eric Adams and Keechant Sewell, police arrested Black New Yorkers for 3,348 more felonies and 3,935 more misdemeanors. New Yorkers of color made up roughly 90% of arrests for minor infractions like fare evasion and assault of the third degree.See the Story
NYPD watchdog PROP reports rise, disparities in Black New Yorker arrests under Adams’ administration - New York Amsterdam News
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F.B.I.On July 29th the FBI broke into the St. Louis home of African Peoples Socialist Party Chairman Omali Yeshitela and his wife. They drug them into the street and forced them to sit for hours on the curb in handcuffs. On Aug. 5a press conference was held by the December 12th Movement International Secretariat in Brooklyn, New York, in defense of the ASPS. The press conference garnered a large, diverse group of organizations and elected officials.See the Story
FBI raid on African Peoples’ Socialist Party denounced - New York Amsterdam News
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