By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A group of people threw glass bottles and other debris at New York City Police Department vehicles early Sunday morning in Harlem after police responded to a “shot spotter activation,” according to NYPD Sgt. Mary Frances O’Donnell.“Shot spotters” are meters placed across New York City that detect the sound of gunshots. After determining the approximate location of the shots, the meters relay information to 911 operators, who initiate a police response, an NYPD spokesman said.O’Donnell said that while a preliminary investigation of the shots...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A group of people threw glass bottles and other debris at New York City Police Department vehicles early Sunday morning in Harlem after police responded to a “shot spotter activation,” according to NYPD Sgt. Mary Frances O’Donnell.“Shot spotters” are meters placed across New York City that detect the sound of gunshots. After determining the approximate location of the shots, the meters relay information to 911 operators, who initiate a police response, an NYPD spokesman said.O’Donnell said that while a preliminary investigation of the shots...WW…

(CNN)New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday signed a by adults 21 and older after the state Senate and Assembly voted to approve the legislation. passed the Senate, with 40 voting in favor and 23 against. It then went to the Assembly, which approved it with 100 votes in favor and 49 votes against it during a late-night session Tuesday.The bill also expunges previous marijuana convictions for actions that would be legal under the new law."This is a historic day in New York -- one that rights the wrongs of the past by putting an end to harsh prison sentences, embraces an industry that will...…(CNN)New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday signed a by adults 21 and older after the state Senate and Assembly voted to approve the legislation. passed the Senate, with 40 voting in favor and 23 against. It then went to the Assembly, which approved it with 100 votes in favor and 49 votes against it during a late-night session Tuesday.The bill also expunges previous marijuana convictions for actions that would be legal under the new law."This is a historic day in New York -- one that rights the wrongs of the past by putting an end to harsh prison sentences, embraces an industry that will...WW…

By , , andLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A Federal judge ruled Friday against an Orthodox Jewish organization seeking a temporary restraining order blocking New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new Covid-19 restrictions on places of worship in areas identified as clusters, according to a statement by Agudath Israel of America.The court ruling came after a lawsuit filed by the group requested an injunction to stop the new restrictions and that the order “disproportionately impacts Orthodox Jewish services.”The governor’s executive order limits gatherings in houses of worship up to 25% capacity...…By , , andLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A Federal judge ruled Friday against an Orthodox Jewish organization seeking a temporary restraining order blocking New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new Covid-19 restrictions on places of worship in areas identified as clusters, according to a statement by Agudath Israel of America.The court ruling came after a lawsuit filed by the group requested an injunction to stop the new restrictions and that the order “disproportionately impacts Orthodox Jewish services.”The governor’s executive order limits gatherings in houses of worship up to 25% capacity...WW…

Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. (CNN)New York authorities are investigating a drive-in concert in the Hamptons this weekend that appeared to violate the state's social distancing guidelines.The took place in Saturday, according to Jack Sterne, a spokesman for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. that he was "appalled" by videos from the concert that "show egregious social distancing violations" and that the state has "no tolerance for the illegal & reckless endangerment of public health."The the concert, headlined by , as a socially...…Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. (CNN)New York authorities are investigating a drive-in concert in the Hamptons this weekend that appeared to violate the state's social distancing guidelines.The took place in Saturday, according to Jack Sterne, a spokesman for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. that he was "appalled" by videos from the concert that "show egregious social distancing violations" and that the state has "no tolerance for the illegal & reckless endangerment of public health."The the concert, headlined by , as a socially...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — New York City will move some of its funding from the New York Police Department to youth and social services, Mayor Bill De Blasio said on Sunday.His announcement comes as discussions grow around the country about , with some activists calling on city officials to invest more of the city’s budget in communities, especially marginalized ones where much of the policing occurs.The news also comes as protests continue nationwide following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis. The demonstrations have at times been...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — New York City will move some of its funding from the New York Police Department to youth and social services, Mayor Bill De Blasio said on Sunday.His announcement comes as discussions grow around the country about , with some activists calling on city officials to invest more of the city’s budget in communities, especially marginalized ones where much of the policing occurs.The news also comes as protests continue nationwide following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis. The demonstrations have at times been...WW…

(CNN)The Philadelphia police inspector accused of hitting a protester with a metal baton was suspended by his department for 30 days with intent to dismiss after that time, police told CNN Tuesday. Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna faces charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, possession of an instrument of crime and recklessly endangering another person, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Friday.He was arraigned Monday but did not enter a plea. Bologna's bail was set at $10,000. Prosecutors say Bologna was captured on cell phone video striking a Temple University...…(CNN)The Philadelphia police inspector accused of hitting a protester with a metal baton was suspended by his department for 30 days with intent to dismiss after that time, police told CNN Tuesday. Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna faces charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, possession of an instrument of crime and recklessly endangering another person, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Friday.He was arraigned Monday but did not enter a plea. Bologna's bail was set at $10,000. Prosecutors say Bologna was captured on cell phone video striking a Temple University...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The white woman who called police on a black man in Central Park during an encounter involving her unleashed dog has been fired from her job, her employer said Tuesday.“Following our internal review of the incident in Central Park yesterday, we have made the decision to terminate the employee involved, effective immediately. We do not tolerate racism of any kind at Franklin Templeton,” .Amy Cooper was walking her dog Monday morning while Christian Cooper (no relation) was bird-watching . They both told CNN their dispute began because her dog...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The white woman who called police on a black man in Central Park during an encounter involving her unleashed dog has been fired from her job, her employer said Tuesday.“Following our internal review of the incident in Central Park yesterday, we have made the decision to terminate the employee involved, effective immediately. We do not tolerate racism of any kind at Franklin Templeton,” .Amy Cooper was walking her dog Monday morning while Christian Cooper (no relation) was bird-watching . They both told CNN their dispute began because her dog...WW…