Op-Ed
The cruelty of parole in New York 
Fortunately, there is a solution. Here in New York, the Less Is More Act has been proposed to incentivize good behavior by people on parole, reduce the number of people imprisoned for non-criminal violations, and shorten how long they can be incarcerated for crimeless missteps.
For a safer NYC, save this program: The city’s five DAs say the city must fund criminal diversion efforts
In this moment of crisis when our city and justice system are contending with an unprecedented pandemic, centuries-old systemic racism and an increase in gun violence, we simply cannot afford to let this vital program end now.
Don’t bring back broken windows: Manhattan DA Cy Vance argues against ratcheting back up prosecutions for smaller offenses (Op-Ed by Cy Vance, Jr.)
Rather than resorting to discredited, heavy-handed approaches to the lowest-level infractions, real investments in our communities will lay the foundation for New York success stories yet to come.
Community Reinvestment (Op-Ed by Cy Vance, Jr.)
After weeks of sustained, peaceful mass protest against police brutality and structural racism, America finds itself at a tipping point. The racial trauma our country is experiencing portends taking action in every facet of American life – from employment, to education, and especially to law enforcement.
Don’t Bar Ex-Offenders From Coronavirus Aid Funds (Op-Ed by Cy Vance, Jr.)
Six weeks after the Paycheck Protection Program began pumping hundreds of billions of dollars in lifelines to businesses affected by shutdowns, one group of entrepreneurs remains frozen out of resources: those who have previous criminal history.
On parole violations, less is more: Three DAs urge reform to stop sending people back to prison
Parole should combine support with supervision, aiding people with housing, employment, training and counseling to drive down failure and help people succeed. That’s the fairest and best way to promote public safety.
@ManhattanDA
👏 Congratulations to @nyphospital and @ColumbiaMed on the new Uptown Hub. We’re proud to fund this space in Washington Heights through our Criminal Justice Investment Initiative. https://t.co/Kyy2Dze3es
The Uptown Hub at #NYP has found a permanent home in #WashingtonHeights! The newly renovated space was designed with input from the youth & offers a safe space for them to participate in meaningful programs. Learn more: https://t.co/sXD84Ihbx4 CC: @ManhattanDA, @ColumbiaMed https://t.co/87fQAQwN4h
Today, we repatriated a collection of priceless 16th Century manuscripts to the people of Mexico.
Returning stolen cultural relics to their countries of origin is at the core of our mission to stop antiquities trafficking. @ConsulMexNuy https://t.co/t56JDkGl4S
Congrats to new PAGV co-chairs @BronxDAClark and Santa Barbara County D.A. Dudley!
What began as a small, nonpartisan group cofounded by D.A. Vance and @CityAttorneyLA in 2014 has grown into a strong coalition of more than 50 independent prosecutors from 24 states. https://t.co/PdKOsMauSZ
Manhattan District Attorney's Office