One increasingly common facet of the problem: Elderly prisoners with dementia so pronounced they cannot remember the crime for which they are incarcerated.
In 2012, the 13th Congressional district was redrawn to increase the impact of Latino voters. Does Rep. Rangel’s second victory since then mean that mission succeeded, or failed?
Councilman Fernando Cabrera’s challenge to Sen. Gustavo Rivera may not live beyond this week. But the larger mission of this pastor-politician, whose record includes common-sense policy and ties to conservative…
A look back at annual reports on jail conditions shows an emphasis on progress being made, but also an acknowledgement of an increasing violence problem.
There’s a lot of debate over whether New York should still be doing “broken-windows” policing. But there are also questions about exactly what that theory is, whether it’s worked, and…
Abandoned by allies and facing a 20-1 financial disadvantage, the former councilman says he plans to be in the race against Sen. Jeff Klein until primary day.
First there were four. Then there 10. This year 22 Councilmembers will let constituents decide how to spend money. The dollar impact is impressive. The democracy impact could be even…
“Our approach to improving child welfare and juvenile justice services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning children, young people, and adults featured in the piece deserves a closer…
A real-estate industry report indicates that rents are rising right now but believes new supply coming on line over the next two years could slow or reverse the cost of…
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