Overhauling New York’s clemency process
The Clemency Coalition of New York make the case for increasing transparency in the state's clemency process.
Governor Hochul uses clemency power sparingly
Legal Aid Society's Ted Hausman discusses the latest round of pardons and commutations from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Hochul urged to embrace clemency powers
The Legal Aid Society's Ted Hausman discusses the recent clemency actions and lays out how they could be used in 2022.
Cuomo leaving office with unfulfilled clemency pledge
Progressive criminal justice reformers are urging the governor to issue pardons on his way out the door.
January 8, 2020: Clemency actions
On Friday, Governor Cuomo announced he had used his clemency powers to either pardon or commute the sentences of eleven New Yorkers. We heard from advocates on how the process works and the reforms they would like to
Assemblymember pursues pardon for local resident
Assemblymember Patrick Burke wants President Biden to grant clemency to a WNY man sentenced for marijuana trafficking.
May 4, 2020: Cuomo faces continued pressure to release prisoners over COVID-19 fears
The Capitol Pressroom · May 4, 2020: Cuomo faces continued pressure to release prisoners over COVID-19 fears The Legal Aid Society has filed 40 clemency applications for New Yorkers currently incarcerated and are near their release date or are
