WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which “represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now to address the ongoing…
New York City now spends a record $337,524 to incarcerate one person for a full year, or roughly $925 a day. That figure represents an 85% increase since 2014, when the daily cost of incarceration stood at $499, according to the report.Dec 8, 2019 New York City Jail Costs Reach Record Level – WSJhttps://www.wsj.com ›…
Oversight Committee exposes President Biden’s abuse of public office for his family’s financial gain WASHINGTON – Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing titled “The Basis for an Impeachment Inquiry of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.” At the hearing, witnesses testified that evidence uncovered has passed the threshold to open an…
Governor Kathy Hochul visited Westchester County to showcase more than $11.4 million in New York State grants modernizing local law enforcement technology—part of $127 million statewide. The Westchester Department of Public Safety, Mount Pleasant Police, and 31 other agencies are deploying body-worn cameras, patrol tablets, GPS pursuit-reduction tools, and a search-and-rescue drone to boost efficiency,…
September 28, 2023 Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom, Health and Human Services: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m Anne Williams-Isom, and I’m the deputy mayor for Health and Human Services. For this week’s briefing, I’m excited to be joined by the mayor of Barranquilla, Colombia, Jaime Pumarejo. I’m also joined by the City’s Corporation Counsel, Judge Sylvia Hinds Radix,…
Mayor Eric Adams has appointed seven judges to Civil, Criminal, and Family Courts in New York City. Each appointee brings significant legal expertise and a commitment to serving New York’s diverse communities with integrity. The appointments aim to strengthen the city’s justice system, ensuring fairness and public safety. Mayor Adams Makes Seven Judicial Appointments New…