March 9, 2010 · www.gothamgazette.com |
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- Charter Revision Commission Proposals
- David King on Under Renovation?
- Courtney Gross on Keep It Clean
- Andrea Senteno on A New Way to Vote
This Month's Article ...

After the earthquake in Haiti city police and firefighters flew to Port-au-Prince, where they saved six people from the rubble. How was that mission organized and how did it operate?
Recent Crime and Safety Articles from the Gotham Gazette:
City Emergency Response Team Had Key Skills for Haiti Mission
| Crime Falls, but Why -- and at What Cost?
| New York's Gun Battle
Links in the News ...
- Crane Company Owner Indicted for Manslaughter (NY Times)
- Police Kill Man with Fake Gun at Brooklyn School (NY Times)
- Rangel Returns Home to Supporters (Daily News)
- Inspector Caught Selling Safety Cards (NY Post)
- Congressman Resigns (NY Times)
- Owner of Crane Company Charged with Manslaughter in Collapse (NY Times)
Researching Crime and Safety ...
Mayor Michael Bloomberg Friday issued his preliminary Management Report for the current fiscal year, a mass of numbers that purport to measure city government's performance in a number of keys areas. This year's found an increase in homelessness, a rise in the number of people seeking welfare and food stamps, an increase in the amount of time it takes to fill a pothole and a rise in average class size, as well as cleaner streets and a decrease in school crime. (February 16, 2010)
Syringe Arrests
Police activity and outdated state law keep many people from participating in syringe exchange programs, a report by three advocacy groups concludes. The report, "Stuck in the System," cited widespread arrests of people for having syringes, even though they were enrolled in syringe access programs. The report recommends that the state remove its law against syringe possession. The exchange programs were established about 20 years ago to help prevent the spread of AIDS and hepatitis among intravenous drug users. (February 3, 2010)
Hazardous Buildings
A review of buildings in Manhattan by the office of Borough President Scott Stringer found a quarter of a million open Department of Buildings and Environmental Control Board violations in the borough. The report, Falling Apart at the Seams, found 33 percent of those violations were classified as “hazardous,” meaning they warranted “immediate corrective action.” Unresolved hazardous environmental control board violations persist at almost 40 percent of Manhattan’s public schools and 60 percent of public hospital buildings. A spokesperson for the mayor has said the problem is being addressed. (January 25, 2010)
Recidivism and Drug Law Reform
People released from prison due to Rockefeller drug law reform have remarkably low rates of return to incarceration, according to the Legal Aid Society. They say the finding supports the idea that drug law sentences were longer than necessary to protect communities. (January 21, 2010)
Fatalities from Fire
New York had 73 civilian fire deaths in 2009, the lowest number ever recorded, according to a report released by the city. This represented a 15 percent drop from 2008, when 86 civilians died in fires. The report also found the Fire Department took less time to respond to fires in 2009 and that the city had the fewest number of fires ever, including a record low number of serious fires. (January 13, 2010)
The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault works to develop and advance strategies, policies and responses that prevent sexual violence and limit its destabilizing effects on victims, families and communities.
New York State Division of Justice Services
Nicely organized site providing the state's crime trends, data, and criminal justice indicators. Most sections highlight New York City data. Excellent links to federal criminal justice sites as well as sites in most states. The site is immensely useful both for activists and scholars because it links to unusual hard-to-find sources, such as legal journals on the web and criminal justice think tanks, including Rand, the Rockefeller Institute of Government, and the Urban Institute. It also offers a Citizens Guide to just about every law-and-order state service, including civil rights, child protection, domestic violence, environmental justice, legal services, and parole and probation. Since New York City is legally a creature of New York State, New Yorkers needing help can efficiently turn to this guide first.
Families Against Mandatory Minimums
With the slogan "Let the punishment fit the crime," this national organization of citizens uses an effective combination of hard data and individual stories and photographs to argue for the abolition of state and federal mandatory sentencing laws. Its frequently updated "Latest News" section offers a concise, efficient way to learn about and track the issues of mandatory sentencing.
Reentry.net
Reentry Net/NY is the first ever support network and information clearinghouse on reentry from jail and prison and the civil consequences of criminal proceedings.
Innocence Project
This web site for the Innocence Project - founded by defense lawyers Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld at the Cardozo School of Law - is primarily directed at the wrongful convictions of capital defendants. But its emphasis on DNA testing makes it relevant for many crimes, including rape and assault.
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