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Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick continues to criticize New York’s bail reform and “Raise the Age” laws, saying they’re dangerous to poor and minority communities.

Fifth Judicial District Administrative Judge James Tormey says there's a need for more space at the Oswego Public Safety Center. It's largely driven by…

Onondaga County is among counties in New York State gearing up for major changes as the Raise the Age legislation goes into effect next month.Once the law…

Onondaga County lawmakers voted Tuesday to raise the age to buy tobacco products in the county from 19 to 21.Advocates of increasing the tobacco buying…

Juveniles, age 16 and 17, will no longer be subjected to solitary confinement at the Onondaga County Justice Center. A recent lawsuit was settled between…

The state budget is now three days late and negotiations remain at an impasse. Now, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is asking legislative leaders to extend last year's…

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers missed the midnight budget deadline after they failed to solidify deals on state spending and taxation, as well as…

State lawmakers are still trying to negotiate a deal, but are heading toward a late budget. The state Senate adjourned for the day Friday about 4 p.m.,…

Deals on some issues tied to the state budget are coming together as lawmakers rush to meet the New York state budget deadline.Agreements on permitting…

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders plan to meet all week, but no agreements are finalized yet on a state budget that’s due Friday.Cuomo and the…