A spike in violence during the COVID-19 pandemic has Democrats eager to show they’re tough on crime ahead of the midterms. But they're divided: Progressives are pushing for police reform while moderates focus on a response to rising crime rates.
In New York, the fierce debate over bail has been one factor that caused legislators to miss an April 1 deadline to pass a new state budget.
A recent report from New York City’s fiscal watchdog found that the percentage of people who committed new crimes after being released from jailBut now, some Democrats have joined Republicans in calling for a repeal. They include U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi of Long Island, who is challenging Hochul in the governor’s race; Adams, who has made cracking down on crime in New York City a top priority; and former New York Gov.
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