bail reform

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

Data analysis suggests the Southern Tier saw a slight increase in racial equity since bail reform was first passed, but also more re-arrests.

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.

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

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.

“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.