Gov. Kathy Hochul doubles down on keeping bail reform laws as is
CBS2 took the issue to criminal defense lawyer David Schwartz, a former assistant district attorney in Brooklyn.
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CBS2 took the issue to criminal defense lawyer David Schwartz, a former assistant district attorney in Brooklyn.
The NYPD says 716 people, in a city of eight million, are responsible for 30% of shootings since the start of 2021.
It was just months ago that Gov. Kathy Hochul made changes to the state's bail reform laws, but Mayor Eric Adams wants her to go even further. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
The Republican nominee for governor says a man tried to stab him on stage at a campaign rally near Rochester. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Mayors of the biggest cities in New Jersey hope to see a decrease in gun crime because of a change in the state's bail law, CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said a problem is that judges are not keeping criminals locked up. She wants state lawmakers to change the bail laws, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The poll shows New Yorkers support changes to the bail reform law, but they're split on how the changes will impact crime.
CBS2's Jessica Moore has the details, which include a gas tax break for residents.
They want to make it easier to hold repeat offenders and to set bail for a larger number of crimes.
New York lawmakers are passing a bill to ensure state employees get paid through the week. It's a stopgap measure to buy more time as the budget continues to be negotiated.
Bail reform advocates made their message loud and clear as Democratic lawmakers gathered for an update on budget negotiations behind closed doors. CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
Facing a budget deadline, state lawmakers appear ready to do something that they said only last week was unthinkable.
Bail reform advocates held a virtual press conference, speaking out against the proposals to give judges.
CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas hosts a panel discussion on bail reform, hearing from retired NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Ben Tucker, retired Judge Jeffrey Cohen and Brooklyn Assemblywoman Latrice Walker.
A key criticism about bail reform is that it focuses on those who have been arrested, not the victims of the crime. Jennifer Harrison is on a mission to change that.
CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas speaks with Marvin Mayfield, who spent years of his life on Rikers Island and is now a criminal justice advocate.
Bail reform is one of the most polarizing topics in Albany. It even has Gov. Kathy Hochul negotiating a compromise to implement changes to the law. CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas takes a look at how it all started.
CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas shares what surprised her most.
CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas talks to stakeholders to take a closer look at who is impacted and breaks down what's really going on.
Common ground has not yet been reached on laws that many think are crucial to public safety.
By a margin of more than two to one, voters in New York say bail reform leads to more crime. The issues could also impact Gov. Hochul's political future. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
