New York State
How the Brutal Murder of an 18-Year-Old Girl Tore Apart a Small Long Island Community
A casual afternoon of teen drinking led to a horrific killing, the consequences of which are still being felt two years later.
The New York Prison the Two Murderers Escaped from Has a Terrifying Reputation Among Inmates
In my time as a prisoner in New York State, I always heard dark rumors about Clinton Correctional Facility.
The DEA Seized $50 Million Worth of Heroin in One of the Swankiest Neighborhoods in New York
About 154 pounds of dope are now in police custody.
A Woman Found Ten Mr. Rights in New York, Then Got Arrested for It
A serial seductress has been indicted on felony charges after allegedly marrying ten different men over the course of 11 years.
What It's Like to Spend St. Patrick's Day in Prison
Corned beef and cabbage were served on St. Patrick's Day every year I spent in prison, a testament to the racial politics of the prison-industrial complex.
Does New York Need a Public Terrorist Registry?
Forget a repeat sex offender—you may have an Islamic State sympathizer living nearby!
Abusive Attica Prison Guards Are Losing Their Jobs but Not Their Freedom
"If defenseless people can't find justice in New York's legal system, who can expect them to believe in it?"
What New York's Anti-Prison-Rape Videos Get Right and Wrong
New York is showing new inmates videos with tips from prisoners on how to avoid rape. Here's how advocates and experts focused on the prison-industrial complex are reacting.
One of the Most Powerful Politicians in New York Just Got Arrested for Corruption
On Thursday, Sheldon Silver, who has been state assembly speaker for two decades, turned himself in to the FBI.
Is New York the Most Corrupt State in America Now?
New Yorkers will begin 2015 with their governor under a cloud of investigation, the most powerful member of the state legislature being probed for his extra cash, and a congressman resigning for tax evasion.
The Marijuana Industry Has Come to New York, and It's a Stoner's Nightmare
New York is nowhere near ready to meet public demand for medical cannabis in the state, let alone foster a healthy pot industry. So why would anyone in their right mind have a weed trade show here?
Not Everyone Is Happy with the NY Courts Treating Sex Workers as Trafficking Victims
Some sex worker advocates are critical of courts designed to treat those facing prostitution-related charges as trafficking victims, while others think it’s a step forward.