#Locking up some NYC criminals actually can save them

#Locking up some NYC criminals actually can save them

“Locking up some NYC criminals actually can save them” For all the patronizing attitude toward New York’s low-level criminals on the part of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his supporters — that thieves and burglars bear no responsibility for their own behavior because they “need help” — not all criminals are mentally ill or…

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#Why recall election for San Fran’s DA should rattle NY’s Bragg

#Why recall election for San Fran’s DA should rattle NY’s Bragg

“Why recall election for San Fran’s DA should rattle NY’s Bragg” Tuesday’s recall election for San Francisco’s progressive district attorney could signal an earthquake that leads to the ouster of embattled, soft-on-crime Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, legal experts said. “If [Chesa] Boudin is removed it should send shockwaves throughout every progressive prosecutor’s office,” Manhattan prosecutor-turned-defense…

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#Progressive policy experiments hurt the people they claim to help

#Progressive policy experiments hurt the people they claim to help

“Progressive policy experiments hurt the people they claim to help” It’s astonishing how regularly progressive “innovations,” especially in the name of equity, end up doing serious damage to already vulnerable groups.  Take crime. In New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia and elsewhere progressive DA’s and other electeds made sweeping “reforms” these past few years:…

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#AOC is A-not-OK for New York City

#AOC is A-not-OK for New York City

“AOC is A-not-OK for New York City” She is definitely A-not-OK for NY AOC is ranting that “not progressive” Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer should go. When Queens won that Amazon center, she fought to refuse its billions and 25,000 jobs. It might be why her center part is empty. She tried to kick military…

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#NYC PTA treasurer indicted for stealing 5K from school

#NYC PTA treasurer indicted for stealing $185K from school

“NYC PTA treasurer indicted for stealing $185K from school” An Upper East Side PTA treasurer was indicted Tuesday for allegedly stealing $185,000 from his kid’s elementary school to help fund a lavish lifestyle that included trips to the Caribbean and high-end clothing. Marc Haynes, 34, the former co-treasurer of the East Side Elementary School, PS…

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