Opinions & observations: In Joe Lentol, New York had a champion of criminal justice reform
Imagine having the top legislator in New York State in the realm...
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...
Legal system off to slow start on ‘Raise the Age’ night-court fix
This story was originally published on Oct. 10 by THE CITY. A...
Most 17-year-olds to be diverted from criminal courts, as new law goes into effect
Seventeen-year-olds will no longer be automatically treated as adults in...
Big influx of 17-year-olds poses next ‘Raise the Age’ test
This story was originally published on Sept. 23 by THE CITY. Beginning...
Brooklyn leads city in transferring youth offenders out of criminal court
New York State’s 2018 law designed to move most 16...