Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a long-sought package of prison reform bills into law Friday, calling it “landmark” legislation that would improve safety for staff and incarcerated people alike. But days later, the scope and significance of the measure is still being fiercely debated, with some advocates saying that while it amounts to real progress, it […]

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