Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to reform New York’s discovery laws has garnered the backing of district attorneys statewide, who argue that the proposed changes are crucial for improving justice and reducing recidivism. The plan aims to address procedural delays and prevent cases from being dismissed on technicalities, ensuring that victims receive justice and criminals are…
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park today announced that the city has helped nearly 95,000 low-income households whose vital public benefits were electronically stolen recover nearly $48 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Cash Assistance (CA) benefits over the last 16…
Important changes to replacement for stolen SNAP and Temporary Assistance (TA) benefits: Federal authorization to replace stolen SNAP benefits ended on December 20, 2024. Local social services districts are not allowed to issue SNAP replacement benefits for theft that occurs on or after December 21, 2024. You can still file claims to replace stolen SNAP…
A dozen corrections officers and a nurse are under investigation following a deadly use of force incident at Marcy Correctional Facility.An inside source told CBS6 the body camera footage could be released as soon as Friday. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has ordered the termination of 14 correctional facility employees following the death of…
In a significant counterterrorism initiative, the U.S. State Department and the Government of Canada have sanctioned the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, identifying it as a front organization fundraising for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated terrorist group. This joint action includes Canada’s formal listing of Samidoun as a terrorist…
On October 11, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams appointed Saloni Sethi as the commissioner of the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV). With over a decade of experience, Sethi has been a key advocate for survivors, working to improve support systems and expand resources for those affected by domestic and gender-based violence. As…
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