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American Focus > Blog > Crime > Some lawmakers ‘don’t believe’ NYC has ‘recidivism problem’
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Some lawmakers ‘don’t believe’ NYC has ‘recidivism problem’

Last updated: April 1, 2025 3:02 pm
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Mayor Eric Adams made a passionate plea to lawmakers in Albany on Tuesday, urging them to address long-overdue changes to discovery laws and involuntary commitment regulations. He emphasized the urgent need for these reforms, citing a dismissive attitude from some state legislators who deny the existence of a recidivism problem in New York City.

The urgency of the situation was underscored by the recent passing of a stopgap funding bill by the state Senate and Assembly, as negotiations over Governor Kathy Hochul’s ambitious $252 billion budget plan remain at a standstill. The missed deadline of April 1 was attributed to disagreements over Hochul’s proposals to revamp criminal evidence-sharing laws and expand involuntary commitments for individuals with mental illness.

In his weekly news briefing, Mayor Adams highlighted the detrimental impact of the city’s revolving door of repeat offenders, which has escalated following the implementation of criminal justice reforms in 2020. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch revealed alarming statistics, showing significant increases in felony assault, auto theft, and robbery since the enactment of these laws.

“We have been engaging with lawmakers who are skeptical of the recidivism issue,” Mayor Adams stated, drawing attention to the pressing need for reforms to address unintended loopholes that have emerged since 2020. Commissioner Tisch echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the surgical and targeted approach of the proposed reforms to close these loopholes without compromising the essence of the 2019 criminal justice reforms.

However, advocates from The Legal Aid Society, a prominent voice in the opposition against Governor Hochul’s proposals, disputed Commissioner Tisch’s claims. They argued that the proposed changes to discovery laws would essentially roll back crucial protections meant to prevent unjust detention of individuals like Kalief Browder. The advocates maintained that the data contradicted Tisch’s assertions about dismissals of serious violent felony cases, highlighting that most dismissals in New York City involve non-violent misdemeanors.

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The Legal Aid Society advocates proposed an alternative measure that would grant prosecutors direct access to evidence databases, thereby addressing delays that lead to case dismissals. Commissioner Tisch dismissed this suggestion as mere “window dressing,” further escalating the divide between proponents and opponents of the proposed reforms.

As the debate continues to unfold in Albany, the fate of these critical reforms hangs in the balance, with stakeholders on both sides fiercely advocating for their respective positions. The need for a comprehensive and equitable solution to address the challenges facing New York City’s criminal justice system remains paramount, underscoring the importance of collaborative and informed decision-making by lawmakers.

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