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Lawmakers blame bail reform for increase in crime

from WWNY-TV

Lawmakers blame bail reform for increase in crime WWNY-TV Members of the state Assembly's minority committee say crime is on the rise in cities around New York. In a news conference this month, they pointed to the state's bail reform laws as one reason. Assembly Miniority Leader Will Barclay says the increase in crime can be seen as close as Syracuse. "Homicides are up 21 percent and burglaries are up 31 percent," said Barclay (R. - Pulaski). North county Assemblyman Mark Walczyk says it's no coincidence. READ MORE

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