Zombie Commissioners and Antiquated Structure Pose Hurdles for Parole Reform
Governor Kathy Hochul says she will finally fill vacancies on the state’s parole board, opening the potential to shift from presumptive detention.
Nick Pinto · February 8, 2022

Governor Hochul committed to nominating four more parole board members, but did not answer questions on how she'll identify them. | Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul
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