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Zombie Commissioners and Antiquated Structure Poses 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

February 8, 2022: Nick Pinto, New York Focus/Bolts

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