NY Update: Paterson Vetoes Human Rights Law Bill

 

 LAC Testifies at NY State Legislature Joint Budget Hearing on Public Protection

On Monday, February 8, 2010, New York State Senate Finance Committee Chair Carl Kruger, and Assembly Ways and Means Committee Chair Herman "Denny" Farrell conducted the joint budget hearing focused on funding for public protection and keeping communities safe. A panel of criminal justice agencies, led by Deputy Secretary Denise O'Donnell from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Service and including Parole and Corrections testified on public protection budget issues.

Legal Action Center Director of New York State Policy Tracie M. Gardner testified at the hearing on behalf of of the ATI and Reentry Coalition. To read her testimony, or to download the pdf, please "Read More.

 

 NY Voting Rights

Do you have a criminal record in New York? Click here for information on your voting rights !

 

 ASAP 2004 - 2005 Budget and Revenue Recommendations

Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Providers of New York State advocates for the restoration of the $8.754 million to offset cuts to local treatment and prevention programs; for restoration of the $10 million TANF allocation to OASAS for programs that have helped individuals with drug and alcohol problems move from welfare to full time employment; local assistance for adolescent and chemical dependency treatment and prevention programs.

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 Position Paper on the 2003-04 Criminal Justice Budget

Drafted on behalf of a broad coalition by the Legal Action Center, this paper explains the need to maintain probation, alternatives to incarceration, and related programs.

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 Voting Rights Victory Secured Throughout New York State

People with Past Felony Convictions Will No Longer Face Barriers to Registration
2003: The New York State Board of Elections has put an end to widespread local practices that disenfranchised thousands of citizens with felony records who should have been eligible to vote.

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 New York State AIDS Groups Develop Budget Recommendations

2003: For FY 2004-2005, New York State AIDS Advisory Council has developed a set of budget recommendations for the forthcoming state fiscal year, including baselining existing HIV/AIDS funding, funding AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), increasing investment in the Expanded Syringe Access Program (ESAP) and addressing the continued expansion of HIV-related needs in New York’s communities of color.
2002: For FY 2003-2004, The New York AIDS Coalition has submitted a budget request for almost $26 million, for the restoration of cuts from 2002-2003, and specific appropriations for substance abuse, women, incarcerated populations, housing and community-based services, more.

 

 Legislative Alert: Rockefeller Drug Law Reform

2002: The Governor and Legislature are again discussing reform of the Rockefeller-era Drug Laws. These laws impose harsh mandatory prison sentences for the possession or sale of small quantities of narcotics and mandate prison sentences for repeat offenders even if they are addicted and better off in treatment.

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