Kyra Franchetti died in July 2016 at only 28 months old. Her death was the result of a court-sanctioned unsupervised visit with her biological father. This led her mom Jacqueline to start The Kyra Franchetti Foundation, which brings awareness to how New York’s family court system often fails in handling family violence claims. “I missContinue reading “Breaking Families: The Story of Kyra’s Law”
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Hyde Park Police Chief Reflects during National Police Week
Having worked for his hometown police department for almost three decades, Hyde Park Police Chief Robert Benson has seen a lot during his years on the force. This past year, officers across the country have been subject to intense scrutiny in the wake of protests over police violence and racial unrest. Chief Benson has usedContinue reading “Hyde Park Police Chief Reflects during National Police Week”
The Trauma of Racism: Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa
This article is part of a series called “The Trauma of Racism,” where we highlight the effects racism can have on minority populations. When Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa first heard the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, he had a mix of emotions. “I had a little relief, sadness,” he said. “The whole thingContinue reading “The Trauma of Racism: Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa”
Hudson Valley Reactions to George Floyd Verdict
(Updated April 21 at 9:24 pm) Hudson Valley-based politicians and students alike are reacting to a verdict that could be paradigm shifting. Yesterday, the highly anticipated verdict in the George Floyd murder case resulted in three unanimous convictions from the jury for all charges. While the aftermath of the case represents a possible shift inContinue reading “Hudson Valley Reactions to George Floyd Verdict”
Vigil for Crime Victims Reflects Unsettling Times
As the Orange County Crime Victims Vigil will be held on Tuesday, April 20 at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Hamptonburgh, NY, Crime Victims Assistance Program head Cathy Fox shares her thoughts on the rise in crime rates nationwide during the pandemic. “I don’t really think there’s one thing you can attribute it to,” sheContinue reading “Vigil for Crime Victims Reflects Unsettling Times”
#CuomoLetThemGo Addresses Mass Incarceration in New York State
Despite its status as a progressive state, New York state is reported to have a prison population that ranks higher than other countries. While Governor Cuomo did order the release of 3,109 New Yorkers who were either incarcerated for nonviolent offenses and 90 days away from the end of their sentence or pregnant as wellContinue reading “#CuomoLetThemGo Addresses Mass Incarceration in New York State”