CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Checking the Math on Race and Stop-and-Frisk
Jarrett Murphy |
How relevant are murder statistics—or even more comprehensive violent crime numbers—in evaluating stop and frisk?
How relevant are murder statistics—or even more comprehensive violent crime numbers—in evaluating stop and frisk?
Al Vann, a political force in Bed-Stuy for 40 years, has endorsed a former rival to succeed him. But five other candidates are also involved in a race more about biography than policy.
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