Clean Slate Act takes effect
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Millions of New Yorkers will soon see their criminal convictions automatically sealed after a bill known as the Clean Slate Act took effect over the weekend.
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Queens socialist pol announces bid for mayor
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Western Queens Assemblymember and Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani officially launched his long-rumored bid for mayor of New York City on Wednesday.
Read MoreQueens pol throws hat into mayor’s race
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Queens State Senator Jessica Ramos is announcing that she will be running for mayor, joining a growing list of primary opponents to Mayor Eric Adams.
Read MoreNY to soon seal convictions of over 2 million New Yorkers
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The Clean Slate Act, a historic bill that will eventually automatically seal the convictions of over two million New Yorkers, was signed into law by the governor on Thursday.
Read MoreLawmakers look to codify clemency reforms
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Lawmakers in Albany are looking to pass a bill that would codify many of the reforms Governor Kathy Hochul has promised to make to the state’s clemency process.
Read MoreHochul urged to diversify Court of Appeals
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“Attorneys who have worked on issues of indigent defense, housing, civil rights, and immigration, however, have a different perspective that can move our state forward in a way that represents all its people.”
Read MoreClean Slate Act inches closer to approval with vote in Senate committee
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“We need to give everyone the tools they need to succeed, and that starts with breaking down barriers to reentry.”
Read MoreQueens lawmaker, advocates back bill to automatically expunge criminal records
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“Because of racism and policing and prosecution, this system of perpetual punishment disproportionately harms Black and Brown communities.”
Read MoreState Senate Newcomers Endorse Congestion Pricing
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Congestion pricing, which would require state approval, involves charging motorists a toll to drive into Manhattan.
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