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State officials have inked a five-year deal with the New York Civil Liberties Union that will reshape the way solitary confinement works in the state's…
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The Onondaga County Legislature approved the creation of a jail oversight committee in January. The legislature appointed Barrie Gewanter to be the…
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At a time when police community relations are at historic lows across the country, Onondaga County lawmakers have made a move they hope will repair some…
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The Syracuse Police Department will implement new rules regarding the use of Tasers next year. The changes come as the result of a settlement of a lawsuit…
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The public legal defense system in Onondaga County is being highlighted by a civil liberties group on the eve of a lawsuit against the state to change…
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A proposal for a jail oversight board in Onondaga County is on the table after 16 months of discussions and community input.Onondaga County Legislature…
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A state ethics board has denied applications from groups on both sides of the abortion debate a request to keep private their donor lists.The groups,…
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A recent case involving a disabled man tased by Syracuse Police on a CENTRO bus in May has Syracuse lawmakers looking into the police department's policy…
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Women’s groups rallied outside the New York state Senate chamber, demanding a vote on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 10-point women’s equality act -- that includes…