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Articles by Josefa Velasquez

Why Is New York’s Bail Reform So Controversial?

The subway shoving death of Michelle Go and murder of Christina Yuna Lee in Chinatown last weekend have once again drawn out critics of New York’s bail reform, which prohibit cash bail for most misdemeanors…




New Governor Kathy Hochul to New Yorkers: You Can Trust Me

Kathy Hochul made many vows following her swearing-in as New York’s 57th governor Tuesday — all based on rebuilding broken trust in government. Her task looms large after the collapse of her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo…