NY: Criminal Justice
Report: NY, US see juvenile incarceration decline due to reforms
New York and the nation are seeing youth incarceration decline. Despite claims crime, particularly youth crime, is rising, a new report by The …
A NY county creates facial recognition, privacy protections
Columbia County, New York, is implementing new facial recognition and privacy policies, following new upgrades to the county's surveillance cameras…
NY advocates denounce termination of free phone call program
New York human-rights groups want a program providing detained immigrants 500 free minutes of phone calls restored. Immigrations and Customs …
Cineasta documenta a los padres mientras utilizan la ayuda médica para morir
Una nueva serie documental analiza la ayuda médica para morir a través de los ojos de personas con enfermedades terminales que abogan por un…
Filmmaker documents parents' last moments as they use medical aid in dying
A new documentary series looks at medical aid in dying through the eyes of terminally ill people advocating for a peaceful passing on their own terms…
Nassau County exec's plan to deputize armed citizens draws fire
Nassau County's executive wants to deputize residents who hold gun permits. County Executive Bruce Blakemen's plan involves training 100 residents …
NY bill aims to repeal 1907 adultery law
Of New York's many outdated laws, the adultery law could go this year. A bill repealing the 1907 New York adultery law passed the Assembly and is now …
Advocates denounce Gov. Hochul’s NYC subway safety plan
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's five-point New York City subway safety plan is being met with backlash from some community advocates. The plan calls …
Report: NYC intimate-partner violence reaches new high
A new report finds New York City intimate-partner violence increased almost 30% between 2022 and 2023. The city's Domestic Violence Fatality Review …
NY criminal-justice groups want increased police transparency
New York City community advocates want to reduce the number of stop-and-frisk encounters with police. The American Civil Liberties Union of New York …
NY groups want increased criminal court ruling transparency
Government accountability groups want increased transparency in New York criminal court decisions. This comes after a new report finds only 6% of …
Medical aid-in-dying bill sees stronger support in NY Legislature
Legislation to allow medical aid in dying bill has been introduced in New York State every year since 2015, and its backers say 2024 could be the …