Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: New York must pass the Access to Representation Act for immigrants facing deportation

The legislation would ensure migrants have a right to a lawyer when appearing before an immigration court.

Policy

Policy

Class action suit filed against state correction department for violating solitary confinement laws

Lawyers accuse the department of not upholding the 2021 bill placing strict restrictions on the use of solitary confinement for incarcerated people.

Politics

Politics

Rowan Wilson picked to be chief judge, as Hochul eyes Caitlin Halligan for associate judge

Wilson, who would be the first Black chief judge in New York state, was tapped following the rejection of Hector LaSalle.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: What would Hugh do?

A few things Gov. Kathy Hochul can learn from the state’s 51st governor as she navigates the challenges of budget season.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: More people will die at Rikers if Hochul rolls back bail reform

We are family members of people who died at Rikers. If Rikers had killed white people, the governor would close it, not condemn more people there.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Peaceful demonstrators upstage Trump’s arraignment

While the former president was demanding the spotlight, his supporters and those protesting him engaged in civil discourse before a national audience.

Nonprofits

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Opinion: More people will die at Rikers if Hochul rolls back bail reform

We are family members of people who died at Rikers. If Rikers had killed white people, the governor would close it, not condemn more people there.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Don’t give up on public campaign financing

A small-dollar public campaign finance system can help prevent the kind of political corruption I investigated a decade ago.

Policy

Policy

Will dyslexia screening be Eric Adams’ signature issue?

It’s a top goal, and a personal one. But parts of his agenda, like a screening program at Rikers, are nowhere to be seen.

New York City

Politics

City will install new door-locking camera system in schools to prevent shootings

Schools Chancellor David Banks made the announcement at a briefing hosted by his brother, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks.

Politics

Politics

Why won’t DAASNY defend Alvin Bragg?

The powerful district attorneys association has been silent in the face of Trump’s attacks on the Manhattan DA

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Mental health emergencies deserve compassion, not criminalization

This year’s state budget must include funding for a pilot program that sends trained counselors, not armed police officers, to respond to mental health crises.