#Lawmakers express outrage over NYC’s ‘revolving door’ shoplift crisis that’s killing local businesses

#Lawmakers express outrage over NYC’s ‘revolving door’ shoplift crisis that’s killing local businesses

“Lawmakers express outrage over NYC’s ‘revolving door’ shoplift crisis that’s killing local businesses” Lawmakers expressed outrage Monday over the shoplifting crisis that’s killing local businesses — including by calling for the return of 1990s-style law enforcement in the wake of complaints from nearly 4,000 grocers. “It’s utterly ridiculous that a small subset of career criminals…

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#Hochul faces renewed pressure to change bail laws after election

#Hochul faces renewed pressure to change bail laws after election

“Hochul faces renewed pressure to change bail laws after election” Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to have put New York’s controversial bail reform law on the back burner following her electoral win over tough-on-crime challenger Lee Zeldin — despite bipartisan calls for action. During the campaign, Hochul said she was “willing to revisit” the crucial public…

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