Two state lawmakers are condemning what they call overly aggressive action by the NYPD on Saturday as they broke up a protest and march in honor of Breonna Taylor. Sen. Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Deborah Glick issued the following statement: “Last night, bystanders and protesters in our districts […]
Tag: criminal justic reform
Republican lawmakers calling new budget “criminal, a monstrosity and a joke”
Republican lawmakers say the 2020 budget adopted earlier this week will make it even more difficult for “hardworking, middle-class taxpayers to provide for their families and make ends meet.” Some have gone so far as to label the new budget an “April Fool’s joke,” a “monstrosity,” and even “criminal.” Senate […]