Crime Victims Center Cuts Five Positions
The Broome County center lost nearly $540,000 in annual federal funding, affecting services for domestic violence victims.
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Should federal funding for domestic violence victim services be restored?
New York Crime News
In New York, crime news means investigations, criminal proceedings, public safety and law enforcement activity. Reporting tracks incidents across the state, examining both individual cases and broader trends in the justice system.
Accidents
New York to Honor Fallen Thruway Worker October 30
State flags will fly at half-staff to honor Jamil Wilson, who was killed while working along Interstate 287.
Corruption
Live Poll
Should government agencies be allowed to impose large financial penalties without a jury trial?
Andrew Cuomo Challenges State Ethics Commission
The former governor is seeking to halt administrative proceedings related to his pandemic-era book contract.
Property Crime
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Should private shipping companies be held to the same legal standards as the post office?
Senator Introduced New York Package Theft Legislation
New proposal aims to establish specific criminal penalties for private carrier package theft in New York state.
Drug Crime
Attorney General Charges Man in $60,000 Cocaine Case
A K-9 search of a Subaru Outback in Ramapo led to the seizure of about 2 kilograms of cocaine and adulterant.
Financial Crime
Appeals Court Upholds Sanctions Against Attorney Jill Dunn
The Second Circuit affirmed sanctions over a false declaration Dunn submitted during an SEC asset-freeze proceeding.
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Coverage takes in police operations, court proceedings, legislative changes affecting the penal code and safety outcomes. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where different jurisdictions manage local enforcement. The balance between state-level policy and individual county enforcement is a recurring challenge for observers of the justice system. Public safety reporting often shifts between long-term systemic updates and high-profile incidents that draw immediate attention.