Removal of ‘least restrictive’ requirement: A shift in judicial discretion for bail decisions
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday that an agreement had been reached...
Brooklyn Defenders battle Albany: ‘No turning back’ on bail and discovery reforms
As state legislators return to Albany amid ongoing budget negotiations, Brooklyn Defender...
Advocates applaud legislative leaders for rejecting gov’s proposal to weaken bail laws
STATEWIDE — Advocates and organizers at the Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) have...
Dramatic burglary increases prompt Malliotakis blast of NY bail laws
BAY RIDGE — U.S. Rep Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11th District) had some...
Opinions & Observations: North Brooklyn community activists unite behind veteran Assemblymember, blast his opponent as ‘inexperienced’
The old saying “all politics is local” has special relevance for Assemblymember...