Criminal Justice
Policy
What to know about the state’s new bail reform law
No, watching ‘Law & Order’ does not make you an expert on criminal law.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Long Island Democrats pushing for bail reform
They’re facing pressure to revise the law, and failure could haunt them in November.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Advocates: Don’t make changes to the state’s new bail law
Criminal justice reformers send letter urging leaders to stand firm.
New York State
Policy
What should Albany get done right away?
Activists and lawmakers are looking for quick action on these six issues.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will Democrats reform their new bail reform law?
Potential changes include adding bail-eligible offense and giving judges more discretion.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb steps down
His resignation came three days after a Dec. 31 arrest for alleged drunk driving.
New York State
Policy
What Brian Kolb’s arrest means for bail reform
Getting arrested on New Year’s Eve for allegedly drinking and driving is bad enough, but Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb drove his state-issued GMC Acadia into a ditch at an especially inopportune time for Republicans as they vociferously oppose bail reform.
Criminal Justice
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.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Beyond legalization: More questions surrounding recreational pot
From CBD to criminal justice.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will the bail reforms survive the session?
The top criminal justice bills on Albany’s 2020 agenda.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Bloomberg renounces stop-and-frisk
Appearing at a black church in Brooklyn, the former NYC mayor addressed a liability in the Democratic presidential primary.
New York City
Policy
Five things to know about Dermot Shea, the new NYPD commissioner
He has a lot in common with his predecessor.
New York State
Policy
Activists pushing to limit solitary confinement in 2020
In a letter exclusively obtained by City & State, 137 progressive groups demand passage on first day of legislative session.
New York State
Policy
A guide to 50-a, the most contentious state law on the books
Legislators are pushing for transparent police records. The Police Benevolent Association argues that puts officers at risk.
New York City
Politics
Should the NYPD be able to use the city’s DNA database?
The pros and cons of New York City’s controversial collection of genetic data.
New York City
Politics
You don’t need to worry about the 'Pantaleo effect'
The PBA says officers have held back on arrests, but that doesn’t mean crime will go up.
New York State
Policy
How is Raise the Age working?
The state missed the deadline for a report that would answers the question.
New York State
Politics
Why are white supremacists targeting New York?
Diversity and media coverage make a prime target for attention-seeking racists.
New York State
Personality