N.Y. Criminal Justice Group to Push for More Scrutiny of Judges
The Center for Community Alternatives is campaigning to improve the scrutiny of judicial nominees in New York, urging for nominees with sound judgment and integrity. [ more ]
Who Actually Likes Hochul's National Guard-in-Subways Plan?
Governor Hochul announces a five-point plan targeting transit crime, including cameras in conductor cabs and a proposed ban on violent offenders.
Controversy arises over the deployment of 1,000 law enforcement members for bag searches in subway stations, criticized for militarizing the subway and likened to stop-and-frisk policies. [ more ]
Gov. Hochul has no excuse for resorting to shady budget tricks
Gov. Hochul's proposed budget excludes billions in state outlays from oversight, raising concerns about lack of transparency and accountability.
Comptroller DiNapoli raises alarms about Hochul's potential $3.3 billion 'pay-to-play pot of money' and restrictions on oversight, urging debt reform. [ more ]
Hochul apologizes for saying 'there would be no Canada' if it attacked Buffalo like Hamas attacked Israel
Governor Hochul regrets implying Israel justified in destroying Gaza after Hamas attack.
Hochul emphasizes support for Israel's right to self-defense while advocating for avoiding civilian casualties and increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza. [ more ]
5 Takeaways From Hochul's State of the State Address
Gov. Kathy Hochul focused on crime prevention in her State of the State address, emphasizing the need for early intervention to address mental health problems.
Hochul prioritized affordable housing but acknowledged the opposition she faced last year and did not mention taxing the rich to address the budget crisis. [ more ]