Crime and Justice
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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Lawmakers on both sides of the issue said public safety changes were the biggest hurdle to clear in budget negotiations.
Data analysis suggests the Southern Tier saw a slight increase in racial equity since bail reform was first passed, but also more re-arrests.
Marvin Mayfield with the Center for Community Alternatives blamed law enforcement and some politicians, who he said deliberately spread misinformation.
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.
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.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing increasing pressure to revisit changes made to the state’s bail laws.
“Part of my frustration is that when anything bad that happens, it’s got to be bail reform’s fault.”
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.
“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.”
“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.”
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.
They made several crimes once again eligible for bail, including second-degree burglary, promoting child pornography and vehicular manslaughter.
“The bail reform that we did last year I’m very proud of, and I think we made the right change now.”
Myrick said Murtagh is the best candidate to further the interests of Ithaca, the largest city in the Assembly district.
“Sometimes you’ve got to be profane to be profound.”
“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.”
“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).”
“This is the number one issue, it’s not even close. This is what people are talking about.”