bail reform

Drop is consistent with statewide averages, but lack of data still leaves questions unanswered.

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.”