Public defenders, civil rights advocates call on NYS lawmakers to end bid to reform discovery laws
A coalition of exonerated New Yorkers, civil rights advocates, and public defender groups called on state lawmakers Monday to reject a “shameful” effort by Gov. Hochul and the city’s district ...
Drug-dealing operator of Bronx daycare where toddler died of fentanyl overdose sentenced to 45 years
Grei Mendez, 37, pleaded guilty to a slate of narcotics offenses in October, including drug distribution and possession, six ...
Former NYC daycare owner learns fate following toddler's fentanyl poisoning death
A former daycare owner in the Bronx has been sentenced to 45 years after pleading guilty to several drug charges that led to the death of a 22-month-old in September 2023.