Technology
Policy
New York City’s mixed performance on cyber security
What New York City is doing well – and not so well – in combating the rising threat of cyberattacks.
Criminal Justice
Policy
New Bronx drug court incentivizes treatment
The Bronx drug court's diversion program aims to reduce spate of overdoses.
Rikers Island
Opinion
Kids can’t survive the NYC Department of Correction
Correction officers should not follow youth off of Rikers Island.
Ethics
Policy
Rep. Chris Collins arrested for insider trading
A federal indictment alleges Collins leaked details to his son about a company he was invested in
New York City
Politics
Williams conviction won’t start a revolution
Immigrant rights experts say the movement has already begun.
New York City
Policy
Rikers inmates debate policies including pretrial detention
Rikers Island inmates debate program might help incarcerated people re-enter society.
NYPD
Policy
Records standoff between NYPD and Vance continues
The New York Police Department hasn’t met Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance’s demands for access to internal police disciplinary records and investigative reports, but Police Commissioner James O’Neill is confident the two sides will reach an agreement.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
What happens in New York if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade?
If Roe v. Wade were fully overturned, a 1970 New York law legalizing abortion would still be on the books. However, critics argue that it is out of date, as it restricts the time frame in which women can terminate a pregnancy and only allows a late-term abortion if a woman’s life is at risk.
New York State
Policy
Despite expansion, inconsistent access to veteran treatment courts
New York legislation would allow referral of cases to problem-solving veteran treatment courts across jurisdictions.
Bill de Blasio
Opinion
De Blasio’s reduction in pot arrests doesn’t go far enough
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's recent announcement addresses the severity but not the disparity of marijuana enforcement.
New York State
Politics
The big issues being left unresolved in Albany
New York's legislative session will end without resolution for many hot topics.
New York City
Opinion
Why New York should eliminate cash bail for smaller crimes
Race, wealth and geography should not determine whether someone is free or locked up.
Donald Trump
Opinion
Attorney General Barbara Underwood continues the office’s pursuit of Trump
The New York AG’s office filed suit against the Trump Foundation for allegedly funneling money to the president’s 2016 campaign
Criminal Justice
Policy
Why everyone is suddenly talking about the NYPD gang database
Critics say the NYPD's gang database lacks transparency, raises civil liberties concerns.
Criminal Justice
Politics
How Jeff Sessions’ latest decision could affect asylum-seekers in New York
How Jeff Sessions’ latest decision could affect asylum-seekers in New York.
Criminal Justice
Politics
2018 Session Countdown
Election season is heating up across the state, but there's still work to be done in Albany.
Gun Control
Policy
Gun control bill targeting ‘extreme risks’ advances in state Senate
State Sen. Brian Kavanagh forced a vote on S1733a at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The bill would allow judges to issue temporary orders prohibiting someone from buying or possessing a gun.
Criminal Justice
Opinion
Criminal justice reform would protect immigrants from deportation
Minor crimes get immigrants in trouble with the Trump administration. Here's what New York can do to protect them.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Don't spark up in Central Park before reading this
5 things to know about New York City’s steps toward marijuana decriminalization
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