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Broome, Tompkins counties rearrests fell in second year of bail reform implementation
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Drop is consistent with statewide averages, but lack of data still leaves questions unanswered.
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Governor on repeat arrestees: “There will be consequences”
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Lawmakers on both sides of the issue said public safety changes were the biggest hurdle to clear in budget negotiations.
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Hochul wants to change New York’s bail reform law, again. What does that mean for the Southern Tier?
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Data analysis suggests the Southern Tier saw a slight increase in racial equity since bail reform was first passed, but also more re-arrests.
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Bail reform changes remain a factor in New York budget talks
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Marvin Mayfield with the Center for Community Alternatives blamed law enforcement and some politicians, who he said deliberately spread misinformation.
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Teens arrested on gun charges could be tried as adults under Hochul’s proposal
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It’s not yet clear if Hochul’s proposals will become a part of the upcoming budget, though she has backing from some moderate Democrats and many Republicans.
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Governor’s memo fails to ease tensions over bail reform laws
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A 10-point memo written by Hochul would make changes to the state’s bail reform laws has done nothing to ease agitation over rising crime rates.
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Hochul under increased pressure to revise bail reform laws
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing increasing pressure to revisit changes made to the state’s bail laws.
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Assembly Speaker: Bail Reform Used as ‘Scapegoat’ for Rise in Crime, Data Has No Context
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“Part of my frustration is that when anything bad that happens, it’s got to be bail reform’s fault.”
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Republicans say NY bail reform reduces access to rehabilitation programs. Experts say it’s not that simple.
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New York’s bail reform law does not allocate any additional funds for treatment centers and similar programs, which has been a bipartisan critique of the 2019 policy.
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Hochul administration punts future of bail reform to New York legislature
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“Our main focus is public safety, protecting people where they live, and finding all of the opportunities to do that, and make sure it makes sense.”
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Bail reform was a wedge issue in 2021. Will it be a factor in 2022?
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“The effects of bail and discovery reform and the dismantling of our criminal justice system, has effected every New Yorker and made them less safe.”
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Proposed legislation would change New York’s bail reform law, but not scrap it
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This doesn’t get rid of bail reform, said Congressman Katko, but gives more power to judges to consider this dangerousness concept when considering bail.
Bail Reform Rollback In Effect
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They made several crimes once again eligible for bail, including second-degree burglary, promoting child pornography and vehicular manslaughter.
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New York Budget Includes Bail Reform Roll Back
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“The bail reform that we did last year I’m very proud of, and I think we made the right change now.”
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Ithaca Mayor Endorses City Alderman For Lifton’s Assembly Seat
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Myrick said Murtagh is the best candidate to further the interests of Ithaca, the largest city in the Assembly district.
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New York Senate Proposal To Rollback Bail Reform Sparks Anger
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“Sometimes you’ve got to be profane to be profound.”
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New York Assembly Speaker Not Ready To Roll Back Bail Reforms
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“You need real data, real information, not cherry – picked stories and sensationalized events to try to paint a picture as to whether the law is working or not.”
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Bail Reform Debate Sparks Accusations Of Racism On Social Media
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“They don’t give a damn about our community. What they want is to continue to put black and brown folk and poor white folk (in jail).”
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GOP Lawmakers Intensify Pushback Against New York’s Bail Reform Laws
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“This is the number one issue, it’s not even close. This is what people are talking about.”