ALBANY — The city’s Community Police Review Board appears to be headed toward a third lawsuit against the city.
The group unanimously voted to file a notice of claim against the city on Monday during a special meeting. It is a first step that preserves the board’s right to file a lawsuit later. At issue is the board’s concerns about its independence.
Board Chair Antoinette Santos made it clear that the review board is seeking to come to an agreement with the city over the issues the board has raised in recent months and avoid litigation if possible. Santos called the notice of claim a last resort…