Criminal Justice
Policy
New data proves bail reform both worked and failed, depending on who you ask
Supporters and opponents of bail reform in dueling press conferences point to a year worth of data released by the state to support their arguments.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Solitary confinement is Eric Adams’ first fight with the City Council
But it isn’t even clear what the mayor-elect is fighting for.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: It’s time to stop throwing young people with undertreated mental health conditions issues in jail
Two mothers whose sons have been incarcerated at Rikers Island call for supporting legislation that expands eligibility for treatment, instead of locking up young people.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The balancing act looming over incoming NYPD head Keechant Sewell
Sewell could have to answer to two New York City Police Department veterans: Mayor-elect Eric Adams and his rumored pick for deputy mayor of public safety, Philip Banks III.
Criminal Justice
Policy
De Blasio’s final NYPD briefing marked by a surge in serious crimes
The lame duck mayor insisted New York is still “the safest big city in America.”
Criminal Justice
Policy
Criminal justice reformers want to go beyond bail
While Republicans ran and won on fears over crime, Democrats are set to push parole and sentencing changes next year.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Questions loom about the plan to close Rikers, as new administration takes over
The City Council heard a final update from the de Blasio administration. But what do the new guys think?
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New law allows human trafficking survivors to clear their records
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Survivors of Trafficking Attaining Relief Together (START) Act, legislation supported by more than 100 organizations.
Criminal Justice
Policy
A year after reforms were promised, people leaving New York jails and prisons still lack IDs
Reentering society without ID makes jobs and apartments almost impossible to get. Still, many people getting out of prison are without the essential paperwork.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
For Assembly Member Kenny Burgos, what happens at Rikers is personal
The Bronxite represents the district that includes the jail complex and chairs the Committee on Reentry and Transitional Services.
Criminal Justice
Policy
How the population at Rikers Island can be reduced now
Here are the avenues Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio can immediately pursue to release more inmates, according to lawmakers and advocates.
Criminal Justice
Policy
What does criminal justice reform look like to Kathy Hochul?
The governor has reservations about “defund the police” that her No. 2, Brian Benjamin, doesn’t seem to share.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
What Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas saw at Rikers
Queens legislators are calling on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Gov. Kathy Hochul and prosecutors to take immediate steps to address overcrowding on Rikers Island.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The police are watching you, and some lawmakers aren’t happy about it
Concerns about police surveillance hardly begin and end with “digidog.”
Criminal Justice
Politics
Chauvin guilty on all counts
New York lawmakers react after a jury convicted the former Minneapolis police officer of murdering George Floyd.
NYPD
Policy
Should cops have to live in NYC?
It could improve community relations, but unions object and even some reform advocates are unenthused.
NYPD
Policy
Why New York City hasn’t gotten police overtime under control
The NYPD has blown past its nominal cap for years without consequence.
New York State
Policy
How virtual court could be harming defendants
An essential human element of the justice system may be lost when proceedings happen remotely.
Criminal Justice
Policy