Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, E ma) and members of the Senate Minority Conference have unveiled a Parole Reform package designed to protect crime victims and keep violent criminals behind bars. While many legislators continue to advance policies that could Since 2017, the state Parole Board has released at least 20 cop-killers, according to the Police Benevolent Association of New York. Under recent proposals such as so-called “Elder Parole” and the “Fair and Timely Parole Act,” even more would be eligible for release. release New York’s most dangerous criminals, Senator Gallivan and others stood unified in their latest, ongoing push to restore common sense and public safety throughout the state.
“As crime rates rise in many communities across New York State, we need to reject proposed changes to our parole system,” Senator Gallivan said. “We must hold those who commit violent crimes accountable for their actions and protect the rights of crime victims
WBFO Albany Correspondent Karen Dewitt reports
Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay said the crime rate in major cities in New York increased in 2020, and that concerning trend is continuing in 2021.
“It seems like every morning we wake up to see another story about violence in our streets or a shooting where innocent victims are either killed or injured,” said Barclay, who added Democrats who lead the Legislature in Albany are “doing nothing” about it.
The rate of violent crimes is up nationally as well, though not as high as in earlier decades like the 1980s and 1990s.
Some political leaders and law enforcement officials have attributed the rise to increased societal tensions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of key services that could discourage people from committing crimes, and a lack of adequate gun control laws.
ALBANY, NY Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Senator Daphne Jordan, along with members of the Senate Republican Conference today unveiled a Parole Reform package designed to protect crime victims by fixing the Governor’s out-of-control Parole Board and keeping violent criminals behind bars. As Democrats in Albany continue to advance policies that could release New York’s most dangerous criminals, Senate Republicans stood unified in their latest, ongoing push to restore common sense and public safety throughout the state.
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Galloway PLANS FOR the development of a Galloway National Park, in south-west Scotland, seem to be splitting the opinion of local farmers, contrary to previous claims that the scheme had widespread industry support. Instead, some farmers insist that there has not yet been enough information about the likely impact of a national park designation, and further investigation must be carried out before it goes any further. Dumfries and Galloway NFU Scotland regional chairman Colin Ferguson explained that many people want to see more evidence about the benefits of such a development, saying there were concerns about additional unnecessary restrictions and bureaucracy : “Without such information being provided, NFUS could not be informed nor persuaded as to the merits of a national park and how it would benefit the region’s agricultural industry in terms of development aims.
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Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Description: In the small resort town of Lighthouse Cove, everyone knows that the best man for the job is a woman. And that woman is Shannon Hughes, owner of Hughes Restoration and an expert in Victorian home restoration and renovation. Through her renovations she will find clues to uncover the house s secret past and in turn become an unlikely sleuth to help crack these unsolved mysteries. From the Fixer Upper Mystery book series by Kate Carlisle.
Director: Mark Jean
Writer: Kate Carlisle (based on the Fixer-Upper Mysteries ), Peter Hume (story), Peter Hume (teleplay), Teena Booth (teleplay)