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New York authorities return ancient stele to Egypt 
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has restituted a 2,600-year-old stele to Egypt, after the antiquity was seized by US authorities last year when it arrived at JFK from Paris, on its way to the TEFAF fair in New York.
Pandemic Threatens Program Offering Minor Offenders Art Classes Instead of Jail Time
“Project Reset is an essential component of a modern prosecutor’s office,” Vance told Hyperallergic in an email. “At a time when New Yorkers are demanding alternatives to incarceration and a more equitable justice system, it would be a shame for City lawmakers to let this program end.”
Settlement Cash Used to Create Trauma-Focused Center in Harlem
“Prosecutors are looking at their job differently by having a broader vision of what they can do with their offices,” said Mr. Vance. A successful crime-fighting strategy requires more than just arresting people, but investing in prevention and support, he said. “Preventing [a crime] is a far better criminal justice outcome than prosecuting a crime.”
Isis supporter arraigned in New York City on conspiracy and terrorism charges
A radical Islamic cleric has been extradited to New York City on charges he recruited followers and fighters for the Islamic State through fiery online lectures and militant propaganda, prosecutors said Friday.
Suspected ISIS cleric accused of inspiring American terrorists to stand trial in New York
A Muslim cleric whose fiery videotaped speeches allegedly helped inspire and recruit countless Islamic State followers pleaded not guilty to terrorism support charges in a Manhattan court Friday after his extradition from Jamaica.
New aid for assault survivors
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. has announced that Puerto Rico will test approximately 1,500 sexual assault evidence kits, also known as “rape kits,” as part of a $35 million initiative by his office to test backlogged kits around the country.
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New York City has lost a hero with a big heart with the passing of Mayor David Dinkins. He cared so deeply about every one in and every aspect of this great City, reflecting his deeply felt humanity and humility. He was a great friend and teacher. He will be terribly missed. https://t.co/gj9KO58upl
On this #TransDayOfRemembrance, we honor those we have lost to transphobic violence.
We’re proud to invest in innovative programs by @antiviolence and @cvtcnyc to increase services for trans New Yorkers who are survivors of crime. They are not forgotten. https://t.co/q9edk9P0sw
Our parole system must be significantly downsized, less punitive, and more just.
Read our op-ed. ⏬ @BrooklynDA @BronxDAClark #LessIsMoreNY
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