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New York Moves to Ensure Judges See Prison Conditions Firsthand
New York judges who sentence people to prison or jail will soon be required to make regular, in-depth visits to correctional facilities — a sweeping reform advocates hope will give jurists a deeper understanding of incarceration. Under a new rule approved by the state’s court system, judges will tour housing units, intake areas, medical and […]
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Brad Lander Not Guilty in 26 Federal Plaza ICE Protest Trial
A federal judge found former city Comptroller Brad Lander not guilty of obstructing an elevator bank inside 26 Federal Plaza during a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement inside the building amid a wave of immigrant arrests there last year. U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry Ricardo issued the verdict on Thursday in a Lower Manhattan […]
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Mamdani and Hochul Can’t Repair Trump-Frayed Safety Net
One year after President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill to cut federal taxes and shrink spending, New York’s federally funded safety net is beginning to fray. But New York officials are taking very different approaches to deal with reductions in health care programs and food aid. The budget signed by Gov. Kathy […]
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New Details on Fatal NYPD Collision as Victim’s Family Slams Letitia James
The officers who veered in front of a dirt-bike rider trying to evade police — a maneuver that ended with the rider dead — violated NYPD guidelines designed to ensure police car chases don’t result in catastrophe, officials have confirmed. The alleged violations emerged in a report released this week by Attorney General Letitia James […]
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LISTEN: Nothing But Knicks
Ben Max joins Christina Greer and Harry Siegel for a FAQ NYC-Max Politics crossover just after game four to put down politics for once and talk about the Knicks’ incredible comeback and a city that’s dizzy with excitement and overdue for a celebration.
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