Beyond Bars: New lawmaker offers unique voice in Albany

Feb. 28, 2022 – Assemblyman Edward Gibbs, who won a special election in January, brings a unique voice to the Capitol, as he served more than four years behind bars after accepting a guilty plea of manslaughter more than 30 years ago. The East Harlem Democrat explains how that experience shaped his views on public safety and talks about getting up to speed after taking office amidst the state budget process.