“They can’t have their cake and eat it too”
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Parents Reflect On How Their Children Should Learn About Martin Luther King, Jr.
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“It’s a hard topic and it’s a simple topic all at the same time.”
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Attorney Says Ithaca Police Investigator Asked For, Never Got Help With Cases
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He said Barksdale asked for help to complete investigations of cases she was assigned but the City and police department didn’t provide the support she needed. Barksdale is accused by the City of mishandling dozens of cases, including sex offenses.
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As Criticism Grows In New York, Supporters Of Bail Reform Describe Fight As A Civil Rights Struggle
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Bail reform has become a major flashpoint, with Republicans and some Democrats saying the law has meant some repeat offenders and potentially violent suspects being released too quickly.
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Advocates Call On Lawmakers To Outlaw ICE Arrests At New York Courthouses
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Immigration advocates gathered in Albany on Tuesday calling for state lawmakers to pass a bill that would prohibit ICE arrests at courthouses.
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Lt. Governor On Bail Reforms: ‘There Is A Lot Of Fear-Mongering Going On’
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“There is a lot of people exaggerating the situation. The vast majority of people, they are non-violent crimes, that’s the premise, they are misdemeanors.”
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Senate Dems Face GOP Pressure To Revise New York’s Bail Reform Laws
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“They are tone-deaf. They are not listening to people back in their districts.”
Southern Tier Congressman Requests Leniency For Disgraced Republican Colleague
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Southern Tier Congressman Tom Reed is one of over a dozen current and former members of Congress who wrote letters.
At Supreme Court, Another Potential Loss For Prosecutors Fighting Public Corruption
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The “Bridgegate” scandal infuriated New York motorists and endangered public safety, but if the past is prologue, the high court could treat it as much ado about nothing.
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One Year In, Crisis Center To Stop School Violence In PA Has Fielded Over 40,000 Tips
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The partnership between Sandy Hook Promise and the state Attorney General’s office aims to prevent mass shootings and help children dealing with problems.
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PA House Moves To Keep People Convicted Of Gun Crimes In Jail Longer
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The chamber narrowly passed a measure that would require judges to issue consecutive sentences for multiple crimes involving guns.