NY: Criminal Justice
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Of New York's many outdated laws, the adultery law could go this year.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 …
Proyecto de Ley de Asistencia Médica para Morir recibe fuerte apoyo en NY
La legislación para permitir la ayuda médica para morir se ha introducido en el estado de Nueva York cada año desde 2015, y sus …
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 …
Rep. de Nueva York, George Santos, sobrevivió a votación de expulsión
La semana pasada, una votación para expulsar al representante de Nueva York, George Santos, de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados …
NY Rep. George Santos survives expulsion vote. Now what?
A vote to expel U.S. New York Rep. George Santos, R-Queens, from the House failed last week to reach the needed two-thirds majority. But his troubles …
Preventing Sexual Assault Against NY'ers with Developmental Disabilities
Advocates for New Yorkers with disabilities are voicing concerns about cases of sexual assault against people with developmental disabilities…
Prevención de la agresión sexual contra neoyorquinos con discapacidades
Defensores de los neoyorquinos con discapacidades expresan su preocupación por los casos de agresión sexual contra personas con discapacidad…