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New York Assemblymember Latoya Joyner announced her plan to leave office today. Photo courtesy of Joyner's office.

1/4/2024

New York Legislator, a Former Adoptee, Will Soon Step Down

A New York Assemblymember, former adoptee and co-author of the Preserving Family Bonds Act, has announced her plan to leave office.

New York Governor Quietly Pitches Gun Violence Response That Includes Youth Justice Reform Rollbacks

12/11/2023

Governor Once Again Rejects Bill to Expand New York Parents’ Chances for Contact With Their Adopted Children 

The Preserving Family Bonds Act would have allowed a judge to determine whether biological parents could resume contact with adopted children, and the type of contact that would be permitted.

New York Governor Quietly Pitches Gun Violence Response That Includes Youth Justice Reform Rollbacks

10/12/2022

New York Aims to Tackle Child Poverty

Late last year, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law creating a special council to address child poverty. The council will meet for the first time this week.

New York County Leaders Say Detention Beds are Lacking for 16- and 17-year-olds Accused of Serious Crimes

8/24/2022

New York County Leaders Say Detention Beds are Lacking for 16- and 17-year-olds Accused of Serious Crimes

New York county leaders say there are too few secure detention facilities for teens awaiting trial, but greater capacity could be years away.

Image of a non-identifiable young person in jeans and a t-shirt on a couch with his hands folded for story "New York City Community Teams Aim to Meet Psychiatric Needs of Low-Income Youth"

8/10/2022

New York City Community Teams Aim to Meet Psychiatric Needs of Low-Income Youth

A new team of community workers is providing 24-hour psychiatric support to low-income youth in Brooklyn, with plans to expand citywide.

Finally, More Judges Headed to ‘Desperately Overstretched’ New York Family Courts

7/5/2022

Finally, More Judges Headed to ‘Desperately Overstretched’ New York Family Courts

New York lawmakers have agreed to add six judges to the Family Court bench along with 14 new Supreme Court justices spread across the state.

    On Buffalo Streets, Outreach Workers Push for Freedom from Violence

    6/30/2022

    On Buffalo Streets, Outreach Workers Push for Freedom from Violence

    The nonprofit SNUG helps prevent community violence and promote healing by working directly with young people.

    Widespread Condemnation of 8-year-old Boy’s Treatment by Syracuse Police Continues

    4/26/2022

    Widespread Condemnation of 8-year-old Boy’s Treatment by Syracuse Police Continues

    In New York, activist groups, residents and Gov. Kathy Hochul reacted last week to a video of Syracuse police detaining an 8-year-old boy.

    New York Governor Rejects Legislature’s Proposals to Boost Child Welfare Funding

    4/14/2022

    New York Governor Rejects Legislature’s Proposals to Boost Child Welfare Funding

    The recently passed New York state budget did not include funding increases for foster care prevention or Family Court attorneys.