Articles commenting on the proposed new legislation intended to restrict the parole release of violent felons, announced by Senator Michael F. Nozzolio at the New York State Senate Majority Conference on February 5th:
New York Senate proposes laws to reduce violent offender parole rates. Valerie Bauman, Associated Press, February 5 2008.
Parole battle rages. Kenneth Lovett, New York Post, February 6 2008.
Hike in violent criminals paroled sparks debate. James T Madore, Newsday, February 6 2008.
Senate wants parole procedures toughened. Jay Gallagher, The Ithaca Journal, February 6 2008.
Really, Mr. Bruno? Editorial, Times Union, February 10 2008.
Senate GOP wants to beef up parole laws: Bill would keep violent criminals in jail. Heather Senison, Legislative Gazette, February 11 2008.