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In a landmark decision,New York’s City Council passed a law requiring New York Police Department officers to record the race, gender and age of individuals they question. This move, overriding New York Mayor Eric Adams’ veto, marks a significant step towards police reform and transparency. The law’s passage follows a controversial incident when recently elected City Councilmember Yusef Salaam was pulled over by police without explanation several days ago. Salaam is a member of the exonerated group of men known as the Central Park Five. The new legislation targets the NYPD, the largest police f…