New York City Implements New Policy Rules
Starting this week, New York City will have new policy rules that will prevent the practice of bringing criminal charges against individuals who are caught drinking alcohol or urinating in public. This a major win for civil right advocates who have fought New York City council to curb the harsh penalties for minor offenses like drinking or urinating in public. This new policy will also reduce the number of immigrants being deported for minor offences.
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New York’s Anti-Crime System Asks Citizens How They Are Doing
The New York Police Department has launched a new anti-crime initiative that utilizes smartphones to find out what New Yorkers think about crime, safety and how these aspects can be improved.The department plans to get data out each month and tailor their crime strategies to where the citizens show concern. The commissioner feels that getting real time information and feedback from the public can be mutually beneficial and can make the city safer.
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Live Streaming Violent Crimes Will Soon Be Illegal
Since the widespread use and each access of the Internet, some people have posted violent crimes online. Most of these videos are extremely gruesome and disturbing. Since it has become too easy, such violent and senseless crimes can be posted almost anytime and from anywhere. Now, the State of New York is passing a bill […]
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Raising the Age Initiative
The New York Legislature has just passed the Raise the Age initiative. For decades, the issue was contentious and divisive. This act now provides significant protection to juvenile defendants. The key feature of this initiative is how the state will deal with 16 and 17-year-old defendants. Rather than send them to adult prisons they will […]
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America Tightens Cyber Investigations Following 2016 Election
What would you do if you stole millions — and got away with it on one condition: You never leave your home country again. Many cyber thieves have done just that. Stolen millions and despite being known to law enforcement authorities in America, there’s no action the authorities can take as the suspects are in […]
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New York Mayor Changes Course on Riker’s Island’s Future
Imagine living in a county jail so big it’s the largest penal colony on earth. Remember, it holds between twenty and thirty thousand people on any given day. Imagine you are in an environment where the guards — correctional officers — bring drugs in by the duffle bag full and weapons are available from the […]
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Schools to Provide Proper Services for Disabled Students
The US Supreme Court ruled this week that all schools that provide higher education for children with special needs must provide then with an appropriate opportunity that is in line with the federal education law. Just providing minimal education alone is not sufficient. US Supreme Court Chief Justice John G Roberts wrote that providing the […]
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Online Privacy: “Ain’t What She Used to Be”
Jane Park of New York City won big in the EuroMillions, Britain’s national lottery. Hours later, she was the quarry of blackmailers. When she shared the new but refused to share the money, someone hacked her Snapchat account and posted a personal, and revealing, image of Park, 21. The posters demanded cash to return control […]
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Reflections on 9/11 and Domestic Violence
Ben Athenton-Zeman, the one man behind the one-man play, ‘Voices of Men’ and his wife, Lucinda, are warm, welcoming presences that bring a sense of comfort and understanding to the many domestic violence workshops and conferences they attend and help lead each year. While advocates usually choose conventional routes such as education and activism to […]
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New York Woman Busted in Green Card Scam
While Washington is writing and re-writing Executive Orders regarding illegal immigrants, one New York woman established herself as a one-woman dating site for illegal immigrants wanting American residence. “I apologize to the American people,” said Liana Barrientos. “I could have let people in this country who could have killed us.” Barrientos wed ten men over […]
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