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Local activists are fighting for two reforms to the state's parole system.
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Raise the Age in New York ended the practice of sentencing some 16- and 17-year-olds to adult prisons when convicted of serious crimes. New research shows it has reached that goal, and prevented many from having criminal records that can cripple efforts to get a job, home or education. Child advocacy groups are now calling for more reform to aid child development over punishment.
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Democrats who lead the New York State Legislature are moving ahead with several criminal justice reforms in the remaining weeks of the 2021 session. But…
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The New York state legislature is scheduled to end its session in mid-June. Lawmakers have a long list of priorities they hope to finish before…
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The New York State Senate held a hearing this week on a measure that would seal conviction records for up to 2 million New Yorkers who have committed…
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New Yorkers United for Justice and the President of the NAACP in Syracuse say the state’s parole system is unfairly locking up Black and brown residents…
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Criminal justice advocates say they hope to build on victories in recent weeks like the legalization of adult recreational use of marijuana, to gain more…
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Thursday marked the start of new rules regarding who can be held on bail in New York State. The new law rolls back some bail reform measures passed in…
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is planning to introduce the senate version of legislation that would make chokeholds and other law enforcement maneuvers that…
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New York State lawmakers were finishing up the state budget Thursday, two days after the deadline. One area of contention was making changes to the…