Criminal Justice

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Attorney General Opens Investigation into Civilian Death of Eric Duprey

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) opened an investigation into the death of Eric Duprey, who died on Wednesday, Aug. 23, following what was described as “an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD)” in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx. The announcement was made regarding the investigation on Thursday, Aug. 24. 

UPDATE City Reaches Settlement with 2020 BLM Protesters, Announces New Approach to Handling of Protests

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia Hinds-Radix, and Police Commissioner Edward Caban on Tuesday, Sept. 5, to announce that the City had reached a settlement relating to the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and that the NYPD has implemented new practices to keep New Yorkers safe, and to respect every person’s first amendment rights to free speech, to better address what were described as the unique challenges they say arise during spontaneous protests.

Feliz Seeks Federal Action to Curb Paper Plate Use

By SÍLE MOLONEY
District 15 City Council Member Oswald Feliz introduced a bill earlier this year to curb the proliferation of fake license plates by increasing fines for those who sell or use fraudulent paper plates. Feliz told Norwood News on Friday, Aug. 4, New York has seen a drastic increase in the sale and use of such plates. This appears to have gotten worse since 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and many administrative offices were closed to the public.