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Criminal Justice Reforms

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Bail Reform Changes Included In NYS Budget

April 6, 2020 By News Staff 0

ALBNAY – Changes to the state’s bail reform laws were included in the New York State budget. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, that while he was proud of the bail reforms the state made last year, …

Government

Campaign Dollars Flow As Lawmakers Debate New York Bail Law

March 1, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

ALBANY — As the debate over New York’s bail law rages in the state Capitol, criminal justice interests have funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to state lawmakers who will decide whether to amend the …

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Borrello To Lead Hearing On Impacts Of State Bail Reforms

February 6, 2020 By Justin Gould 0

ALBANY – The Repeal the Bail Reform Task Force will hold its first hearing today on the impacts of New York State’s Criminal Justice Reforms. New York State Senator George Borrello was recently appointed a …

Courts

Judge Sets Bail Despite New NY Law, Then Allows For Appeal

February 6, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

COHOES — A city court judge in upstate New York set bail in a misdemeanor case Wednesday, despite a new state law that eliminates cash bail for most non-violent offenses. Cohoes City Court Judge Thomas …

Government

Jamestown City Council Calls On New York State To Revise Bail Reform Law

January 30, 2020 By Justin Gould 0

JAMESTOWN – This week, lawmakers in Jamestown passed a resolution calling on New York State to revise its bail reform law. Jamestown City Councilman, and former Jamestown Police Officer, Jeff Russell in an interview with …

Government

Cuomo’s Favorability Up, Support For New Bail Reform Down, According To New Poll

January 21, 2020 By News Staff 0

JAMESTOWN – A new poll has found New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s favorability rate has increased, although support for new bail reforms passed by the state is dwindling. The Siena College Poll found that at …

Government

Senator Borrello Continues Call To Repeal Criminal Justice Reforms

January 6, 2020 By Justin Gould 0

JAMESTOWN – New York State Senator George Borrello is continuing to call on his colleagues in Albany to repeal the state’s Criminal Justice Reforms, days ahead of a new lawmaking session. Borrello, in a phone …

Government

NY Senate Leader Sees No Delay On Criminal Justice Changes

December 11, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

ALBANY — New York’s Senate majority leader has thrown cold water on a push to delay criminal justice reforms. Changes passed by lawmakers earlier this year eliminate pretrial detention and money bail for the wide …

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Borrello Says He Will Continue Push To Repeal State Criminal Justice Reforms

November 28, 2019 By News Staff 0

JAMESTOWN – State Senator George Borrello says his first priority as senator will be to repeal what he calls the “dangers” of the recently passed Criminal Justice Reforms. Borrello, in a phone interview with WNYNewsNow …

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Police Chief Says New State Bail Law Would Likely Increase Recidivism Rate

November 15, 2019 By Justin Gould 0

JAMESTOWN — Under New York State’s new bail law Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings says the recidivism rate will likely increase. Snellings spoke during a press conference last week with law enforcement officials from across …

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