Despite heavy criticism from Rockland’s sheriff and others around the state when it comes to bail and criminal justice reform, New York’s governor says New York will always “be funding our police departments.” Governor Kathy Hochul made the remarks yesterday at the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference in Albany. Hochul said despite the perception otherwise, shootings and gun violence are down about eight percent statewide, and down 12 percent in the city. Property crimes she said are down 28 percent, and violent crime is down nearly five percent…
Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco says when it comes to things like bail reform, state lawmakers have too often failed to include police and safety officials in the decision-making process…
Hochul said one of the ways the state is fighting crime is tripling the amount of money spent on community-based programs. They connect people who’ve been through the criminal justice system with others in the community to keep them on the right path.