Past Drug Charges Derail a Law Student's Education – New York Times New York TimesPast Drug Charges Derail a Law Student's EducationNew York TimesThe decision came at an uncomfortable moment, as advocates and elected officials pushed to limit the amount of information schools and employers can solicit about an applicant's criminal background, saying it makes […]

PSC's cable merger review continues, in secret – Capital New York Capital New YorkPSC's cable merger review continues, in secretCapital New YorkBut state officials have not publicly disclosed any meetings with either company in at least eight months, public records show. And the P.S.C. Has largely … In New York, the merger is worth $3 […]

New York state budget includes $505000 for agency criticized by Moreland … – Albany Times Union New York state budget includes $505000 for agency criticized by Moreland …Albany Times UnionAlbany. The state budget steers $505,000 to a nonprofit that was intensely scrutinized by the Moreland Commission on public corruption during its foreshortened nine-month lifespan. In […]

Sheriff's Department Releases Info On Arrest Of Sex Offender In Southeast – The Daily Voice Sheriff's Department Releases Info On Arrest Of Sex Offender In SoutheastThe Daily VoiceThe New York State Sex Offender Registration Act, commonly referred to as Meghan's Law, requires registered sex offenders to report an address change to the State Sex Offender […]

Ore. Committee advances bill expanding background checks – Ontario Argus Observer Ore. Committee advances bill expanding background checksOntario Argus ObserverSALEM — Despite staunch opposition from gun-rights activists, an Oregon Senate committee advanced a proposal Monday that requires background checks before any private gun sales that don't involve close relatives. The Senate Judiciary Committee …and more » Uber […]

Haunted by the Past: A Criminal Record Shouldn't Ruin a Career – The Atlantic The AtlanticHaunted by the Past: A Criminal Record Shouldn't Ruin a CareerThe AtlanticAt the East Bay Community Law Center in Berkeley, California, our Clean Slate Practice sees hundreds of clients each year who have a criminal record and are seeking employment. […]

De Blasio exaggerates effectiveness of NYPD stop-and-frisk reforms to … – New York Daily News New York Daily NewsDe Blasio exaggerates effectiveness of NYPD stop-and-frisk reforms to …New York Daily NewsAl Sharpton's National Action Network Wednesday, de Blasio compared his application of the controversial crime-fighting tactic to the way it was done under ex-Mayor Michael […]

Town of Newburgh Police had inadequate records to account for property, state … – Mid-Hudson News Town of Newburgh Police had inadequate records to account for property, state …Mid-Hudson News“We'd like to note, however, that the department went through the New York State DCJS process for receiving accreditation in 2010 and 2011,” Piaquadio and Clancy […]

What Is Happening at Rikers Island? – New York Times New York TimesWhat Is Happening at Rikers Island?New York TimesOver the last year, The New York Times has been examining problems at Rikers Island, as well as the deeply troubled agency, the New York City Correction Department, that oversees the jail complex. Here is an […]