city news: Courts and Policing

Broken windows policing and gentrification not only harmed the Black community, but also strengthened Columbia’s reputation

BY Sofia Kwon October 6

Crime and Policing

What happened to NYPD officers who were charged with misconduct? They were promoted or paid more.

BY Stephanie Lai and Raeedah Wahid September 22

Crime and Policing

Minor involved in the death of Tess Majors sentenced to 18 months

BY Clay Anderson June 16

Crime and Policing

As Majors’ case awaits trial, experts say public urgency has led to unfair treatment of youth suspects

BY Destiny Glover March 25

Crime and Policing

Following two month investigation, 14-year-old suspect charged in death of Tess Majors

BY Griffin Jones February 15

Crime and Policing

Community members see long-awaited safety improvements to Morningside Park in aftermath of Majors’ death

BY Stephanie Lai January 30

Crime and Policing

Racist robocalls about Tess Majors sent to Columbia, Barnard professors

BY Valeria Escobar December 28

Crime and Policing

Judge rules 13-year-old suspect likely to have participated in Tess Majors’ death, prompting trial

BY Stephanie Lai and Sofia Partida December 18

Crime and Policing

Politicians address violence prevention, police presence at vigil for Tess Majors in Morningside Park

BY Sofia Partida December 16

Crime and Policing

Concerns over due processes heighten amid trial of 13-year-old suspect in Tess Majors’ death

BY Stephanie Lai December 15

Crime and Policing