A key figure in the domestic abuse scandal bedeviling Gov. David A. Paterson told investigators the governor enlisted her help in quieting the accuser, according to a person with knowledge of her account.
The new policy prohibits shackles from being used under any circumstances for youths held at so-called nonsecure and limited-secure youth prisons.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s rocky relationship with the Legislature took a conciliatory turn, even as he called the governor’s proposal a disaster for New York City.
Even a seemingly modest compromise bill in Albany to revamp the state’s network of tiny courts is failing.
Even a seemingly modest compromise bill in Albany to revamp the state’s network of tiny courts is failing.
A report’s harsh findings suggested that a committee was laying the groundwork for a stiff punishment for Hiram Monserrate, who was convicted of misdemeanor assault.
A report’s harsh findings suggested that a committee was laying the groundwork for a stiff punishment for Hiram Monserrate, who was convicted of misdemeanor assault.