New York seeks ways to use closed prisons
Redevelopment of New York's prisons will be the task of a commission tasked with finding new ways to use state properties.
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New laws to require NYSP to wear body cameras, establish police oversight office
The governor has signed two more policing reform bills passed by the state Legislature last week — one requiring all New York State Police officers to wear body cameras while on patrol and another creating the Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigative Office.
Former Speaker Sheldon Silver loses federal appeal in corruption case
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver lost his bid Friday to get a federal appeals court to reconsider its decision to uphold part of his corruption conviction.
Sheriff: Aide who accused Cuomo files criminal complaint
A woman who accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her breast at the governor's state residence filed a criminal complaint against him, the Albany County Sheriff's office said Friday, and it's possible that he could be arrested.