Criminal justice

It’s not just jail, bail or getting released

New York City’s supervised release program is expected to see more participants as other new pre-trial initiatives are pursued.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

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NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is a vocal supporter the bail reform law enacted on Jan. 1.

Criminal Justice

What to know about the state’s new bail reform law

No, watching ‘Law & Order’ does not make you an expert on criminal law.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, the dean of the Long Island delegation.

Criminal Justice

Long Island Democrats pushing for bail reform

They’re facing pressure to revise the law, and failure could haunt them in November.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his annual State of the State address on Wednesday.

This Week’s Headlines

Cuomo’s 2020 agenda and bail reform brouhaha

Rounding up the week’s political news.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

News & Politics

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A bail bonds office in Brooklyn near the Brooklyn House of Detention.

Criminal Justice

Advocates: Don’t make changes to the state’s new bail law

Criminal justice reformers send letter urging leaders to stand firm.

By JEFF COLTIN

Policy

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New York Democratic leaders have signalled that they are willing to consider changes in the new bail reform bill.

Policy

What should Albany get done right away?

Activists and lawmakers are looking for quick action on these six issues.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Democratic leaders like Andrea Stewart-Cousins are expressing openness to changes in bail reform law.

Criminal Justice

Will Democrats reform their new bail reform law?

Potential changes include adding bail-eligible offense and giving judges more discretion.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Assemblyman Minority Leader Brian Kolb speaks in news conference at the Capitol, 2016

New York State

Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb steps down

His resignation came three days after a Dec. 31 arrest for alleged drunk driving.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

News & Politics

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New York Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb.

Criminal Justice

What Brian Kolb’s arrest means for bail reform

The assembly minority leader’s arrest came at the worst time for Republicans.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Recreational marijuana may finally be legalized during the 2020 session.

Policy

Democrats say it’s time to stop passing on pot

They’re determined to make a deal after their last effort went up in smoke.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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