Courts
Bail Reform Changes Included In NYS Budget
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, …
Criminal Justice Reforms
Government
Campaign Dollars Flow As Lawmakers Debate New York Bail Law
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
