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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New York Sex Crime News
In New York, sex crime news means criminal prosecutions, judicial proceedings, legislative updates and policy shifts. Reporting tracks ongoing cases and the laws that govern them across the state.
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November 3, 2026
Hochul Yet to Sign Three Domestic Violence BillsNew York's governor has not yet acted on five domestic violence bills, including measures on stalking orders, custody review, and lethality assessments.
November 1, 2026
SOAR Launches Campaign Against NY Intoxication LawThe group's 'Consent in a Can' drive targets a state provision it says complicates sexual assault prosecutions.
October 29, 2026
Judge Hears Arguments to Remove AG From Cornell CaseA Sullivan County judge considers a motion to disqualify Attorney General Letitia James from a Cornell sexual assault investigation.
October 27, 2026
New York Laws Expand Protections for Abuse SurvivorsGovernor Kathy Hochul signed three new measures to strengthen safety and privacy for survivors of violence.
October 23, 2026
ECLI-VIBES Faces Funding Cuts and Service ReductionsThe Islandia-based organization reports a 30% budget deficit amid widespread shortfalls in victim assistance funding.
October 14, 2026
James and Komatireddy Will Face Off in 2026 ElectionNew York Attorney General Letitia James and challenger Saritha Komatireddy will compete for the state's top legal seat.
October 14, 2026
New York Passed Legislation to Reform Shelter FundingThe state legislature approved the SAFE Shelter Act in May 2026 to change how domestic violence shelters receive payments.
October 14, 2026
Hochul Appointed Special Prosecutor in Cornell CaseThe governor named Attorney General Letitia James to lead the sexual assault investigation following local concerns.
October 13, 2026
Trump Urged Hochul to Remove James From Cornell ProbeFormer President Donald Trump called for the replacement of Attorney General Letitia James in the university sexual assault case.
October 13, 2026
New York Lacks Doxxing Laws After Marine HarassedState lawmakers have yet to pass legislation criminalizing the online publication of personal information.
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This section follows trial outcomes, investigative reporting on trafficking, changes to the sex offender registry and new legislation regarding survivor rights. Coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties where legal jurisdiction rests. Court rulings often trigger rapid changes in state law, making the judiciary a frequent focus of reports. Sentencing trends and the application of new victim protection statutes emerge as the most consistent topics of coverage.