07 Sep Suicide and Self-Harm in Prison Explode in New York
A new story from Gothamist/WNYC and THE CITY shows that suicide and self-harm in New York jails and prisons are at an all-time high.
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17 Aug Nassau County Executive Vetoes Bill Letting Police Sue Protestors
A Nassau County bill would have allowed police officers to sue protestors who "harassed" them, but the county's executive vetoed the bill.
31 Mar New York City Ends Qualified Immunity For The NYPD
The New York City Council voted on three resolutions and five bills related to public safety and police accountability. Among that package of legislation was a resolution that ends qualified immunity.
30 Mar A Look At The New York Fair & Timely, Elder Parole Bills
New York lawmakers are working on a pair of bills that would reform how parole works in the state. Both the Fair and Timely Parole Act and the Elder Parole bill loosen restrictions on parole. If passed, they could reduce the sentences of a significant
19 Mar Inside New York State’s 2021 Criminal Justice Reform Bills
Lawmakers in New York are quietly working on a number of reforms to the state's criminal justice system. Together, these bills could overhaul the state's approach to policing and incarceration practices.
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