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Crime and Justice

Governor on repeat arrestees: “There will be consequences”

By Darrell Camp | April 8, 2022

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?

By Megan Zerez, Tom Magnarelli, Sarah Gager | April 1, 2022

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

By Karen DeWitt | March 29, 2022

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

By Megan Zerez and Karen DeWitt | March 24, 2022

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

By Karen DeWitt | March 23, 2022

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

By Karen DeWitt | January 31, 2022

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing increasing pressure to revisit changes made to the state’s bail laws.

Crime and Justice

Assembly Speaker: Bail Reform Used as ‘Scapegoat’ for Rise in Crime, Data Has No Context

By Dan Clark | January 26, 2022

“Part of my frustration is that when anything bad that happens, it’s got to be bail reform’s fault.”

Addiction

Republicans say NY bail reform reduces access to rehabilitation programs. Experts say it’s not that simple.

By Megan Zerez | December 20, 2021

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.

Crime and Justice

Hochul administration punts future of bail reform to New York legislature

By Darrell Camp | December 17, 2021

“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?

By Karen DeWitt | November 10, 2021

“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

By Ellen Abbott | November 8, 2021

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

By Karen DeWitt | July 6, 2020

They made several crimes once again eligible for bail, including second-degree burglary, promoting child pornography and vehicular manslaughter.

Crime and Justice

New York Budget Includes Bail Reform Roll Back

By Karen DeWitt | April 3, 2020

“The bail reform that we did last year I’m very proud of, and I think we made the right change now.”

125th assembly district

Ithaca Mayor Endorses City Alderman For Lifton’s Assembly Seat

By Celia Clarke | February 27, 2020

Myrick said Murtagh is the best candidate to further the interests of Ithaca, the largest city in the Assembly district.

Crime and Justice

New York Senate Proposal To Rollback Bail Reform Sparks Anger

By Karen DeWitt | February 13, 2020

“Sometimes you’ve got to be profane to be profound.”

Crime and Justice

New York Assembly Speaker Not Ready To Roll Back Bail Reforms

By Karen DeWitt | February 12, 2020

“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.”

Crime and Justice

Bail Reform Debate Sparks Accusations Of Racism On Social Media

By Karen DeWitt | February 4, 2020

“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).”

Crime and Justice

GOP Lawmakers Intensify Pushback Against New York’s Bail Reform Laws

By Karen DeWitt | January 31, 2020

“This is the number one issue, it’s not even close. This is what people are talking about.”

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