Abstract: The 106th Mayor of New York City, David N. Dinkins, was sworn-in to office on January 1, 1990, becoming the first Black person in the city’s history to hold the position. This collection primarily contains the material generated by the daily workings of the Office of the Mayor during the years of his administration, 1990-1993.

Abstract: The Court of General Sessions heard criminal cases brought by the District Attorney through Grand Jury indictments. This collection consists of Grand Jury indictments and related records dating from 1879-1942 (bulk 1879-1924). A list of the indictments dating from 1879-1894 that includes name and crime can be downloaded from the External Documents section of this guide. Digitized microfilm of indictments dating from 1879-1893 can be accessed from the Digital Material section...

Abstract: This collection contains information about several significant events of the 1960s, such as riots, demonstrations, and visits to New York City by dignitaries. Furthermore, the collection includes precinct reports and incident logs that provide a comprehensive outlook on law enforcement activities. The records also provide insight into the police department's strategic operations. Included are reports, newspaper clippings, and maps, among other records.

Abstract: The records in the Chief Inspector's files detail a range of police activity during the 1940s-1950s, focusing on operations planning for strikes, gambling investigations, and management of juvenile delinquency and other disorders. The collection consists of subject files that include correspondence, memoranda, statistical reports, and a small amount of printed material from the 1940s-1950s.