Drug war
Starting on September 1st, NYPD officers will be directed to issue criminal court summonses to those caught smoking marijuana, rather than making a misdemeanor arrest.
Updated: Jun 19, 2018 5:34 PM
Attorney General Jeff Sessions just issued a major update to the Department of Justice's criminal charging policy, one that has some New York official and advocates concerned that the War on Drugs may be returning.
Updated: May 12, 2017 6:01 PM

Many coke users are shook up over a recent high-profile drug ring bust.
Updated: Jul 11, 2016 11:30 AM
Mark Crumpacker was allegedly purchasing the drugs during the height of Chipotle's E. coli outbreak scandal.
Updated: Jul 5, 2016 4:23 PM
Now seems an opportune moment to remind employers that discriminating against applicants who have a criminal record is illegal.
Updated: Jan 21, 2014 1:13 PM
39 people have been arrested on Staten Island in connection with a violent drug ring that smuggled illegal guns, sold cocaine, stole motorcycles, burglarized homes, and plotted murders.
Updated: Aug 13, 2013 6:22 PM
Despite President Obama's vow to not use federal resources to prosecute medical marijuana dispensaries that comply with state law, that's exactly what has happened.
Updated: Aug 9, 2012 4:06 PM
Hudson's father told the Daily News that he was "disappointed" with his son.
Updated: Jul 19, 2012 3:40 PM