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Prison Agency Considers Invoking Bogus Emergencies to Skirt Solitary…
New York Focus - Chris Gelardi
The lawsuit reveals that DOCCS is considering pausing solitary confinement law on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and any other day designated by the …
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Trump's China Tariffs Hit New York’s Clean Heat Experiment
New York Focus - Colin Kinniburgh
The country’s biggest public housing authority is counting on a Chinese company to supply thousands of new energy-saving window heat pumps. President …
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Who Do Prosecutors Blame for Wrongful Convictions? Apparently Not…
New York Focus - Ryan Kost
Here are the key findings from the second installment of our investigation into New York’s conviction integrity units. Sometimes, innocent people go …
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Phantom Bill Targeting Education Rules Triggers Sharp Backlash in…
New York Focus - Bianca Fortis
No lawmaker will take credit for the proposal, but its quiet circulation has sparked fierce debate over state control of religious education. A draft …
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Hundreds of New Yorkers’ Lives Could Be Saved Each Year Under New…
New York Focus - Sam Mellins
Following New York Focus’s reporting, the state health department is moving to implement a law meant to boost kidney donations. James Urtel …
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Trump Targets New York Climate Laws. But Is It Just for Show?
New York Focus - Colin Kinniburgh
“There’s no legal basis for what they’re trying to do,” said one legal expert. On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump’s administration fired its …