Study: New York’s bail reform laws had little impact on crime

Study: New York’s bail reform laws had little impact on crime

Following years of contentious debate surrounding the state’s bail reform laws, and multiple legislative changes, a new study finds the bail reform laws had little impact on crime.The study, published this month by Sishi Wu, a recent PhD recipient and a professor at the University at Albany’s School of Justice, found the jail population dropped from 2019 to 2020, which was one of the reform laws' goals to help overpopulation in the state’s jails and prisons. During the same period, violent crime rose by 1% and murders increased by nearly 47% from 570 in 2019 to 836 in 2020. However, the…
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Royal Mountain sees large motocross fields for season-opening weekend

Royal Mountain sees large motocross fields for season-opening weekend

CAROGA LAKE — The racing season got off to a strong start at Royal Mountain Ski Area over the weekend.Royal hosted a two-day Central New York Motocross Racers Association event on Saturday and Sunday.The picture-perfect weather drew a total of 478 entries on Saturday and 428 entries on Sunday.Royal Mountain will be back in action June 7 when it is scheduled to host its opening night of supercross competition.SUNDAYThree area riders picked up wins Sunday.Gloversville's Salvatore Attigliato won the plus-25 class, while St. Johnsville's Blaire Wilson won the mini quad open 51-90cc class.Fort Plain's Spencer Mang won the 122-open expert…
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