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Sharpton urging Biden admin to stub out menthol cigarette ban over black market fears
"Menthol prohibitions will create illicit markets and more police interactions, especially in minority communities,'' the Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network wrote in its letter to the FDA.
Eric Garner’s mother urges Sen. Schumer to oppose Biden’s menthol cigarette ban, citing its potential to 'hurt blacks and Hispanics'
The mother of Eric Garner sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday asking him to oppose the Biden administration’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes, which...
Man who recorded Eric Garner's deadly arrest busted with gun after police chase: NYPD
The man who recorded the last moment’s of Eric Garner’s life was busted with a firearm in Brooklyn Friday night after refusing to pull over for police and then crashing,...
Gov. Hochul smoked on menthol cigarettes ban by fellow Buffalo Dem, Eric Garner's mom
"I understand the impetus of the policy is to get people to stop smoking, which is a good thing," said Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes.
Hochul accused of double standard for banning flavored cigs but not cannabis
Merchants who sell cigarettes accuse Gov. Kathy Hochul of a double standard by proposing a law to ban flavored tobacco while allowing flavored-infused and fruity-scented marijuana products.
Staten Island street renamed in honor of Eric Garner ahead of 8th anniversary of death
Family members and other supporters of the late Eric Garner gathered on Staten Island on Saturday to honor him with renaming a street.
Good riddance to NYC's worst mayor ever – Bill de Blasio: Goodwin
The Big Apple has an illustrious history of great mayors and also bad ones too – but Mayor Bill de Blasio was beyond the worst of all time with his...
Eric Garner Jr. blasts BLM leader Hawk Newsome's threat to 'burn down our city'
Eric Garner's son condemned a BLM leader for threatening "riots," "fire" and "bloodshed" if Eric Adams revives the NYPD's undercover anti-gun efforts.
Judge denies Garner family's request to call on de Blasio, NYPD brass to testify
A judge denied a request to call high-profile NYC officials as witnesses in the ongoing judicial inquiry into the chokehold death of Eric Garner in 2014.
Eric Garner's family call for testimonies from de Blasio, NYPD officials
The family of Eric Garner is asking for another chance at calling high-ranking city officials to testify -- including Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYPD police commissioners.
Judicial inquiry into the handling of Eric Garner's arrest begins
Garner's mom, sister and other activists in August 2019 filed suit against the city and top city officials to hold the unusual court proceeding to force officials to testify about...
Judicial inquiry into Eric Garner's fatal arrest to begin Monday
A judicial inquiry is set to begin Monday over allegations by Eric Garner's family that city officials, including by Mayor Bill de Blasio and former police commissioners, neglected their duties.
Eric Garner suit won't feature testimony from de Blasio, top NYPD officials
A spokesman for the city Law Department said in an e-mail to The Post on Friday that the de Blasio administration is "pleased" with the court's ruling.
Judge to rule whether de Blasio must testify in Eric Garner civil case
Eric Garner's family and activists successfully petitioned a court to hold a judicial inquiry, which is set for October, into whether city officials neglected and violated their duty to fully...
NYC loses bid to block judicial inquiry of Eric Garner arrest
NYC lost its bid to block a judicial inquiry into allegations that city officials neglected and violated their duty to fully investigate Eric Garner's fatal 2014 arrest, an appellate court...
Eric Garner's sister endorses Cornegy for Brooklyn borough president
Ellisha Garner endorsed Councilman Robert Cornegy Jr. for Brooklyn Borough president, lauding his successful sponsorship of a city law banning police chokeholds.
NYPD use of sound cannons during protests limited by new $750K settlement
The NYPD has agreed to limit the use of sound cannons during protests as part of a lawsuit settlement that also comes with a price tag of $750,000 for the...
Ex-cop Daniel Pantaleo loses bid to get NYPD job back
Ex-cop Daniel Pantaleo has lost his bid to get his job back after he was booted from the NYPD over the fatal arrest of Eric Garner. Pantaleo sued the NYPD...
Man who filmed Eric Garner's death wants permission to walk his Pitbull puppies
Lawyers for the man who filmed Eric Garner's fatal confrontation with cops want his bail terms eased -- so he can take his two homebound Pitbull puppies for walks, new...
Eric Garner's family wins bid for judicial review of his fatal arrest
Eric Garner's mother and sister won their bid to force a judicial inquiry into claims that Mayor Bill de Blasio and other officials violated and neglected their duties to fully...