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Griffo statement on Less is More Act releases
April 1, 2022
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ISSUE:
- Less is More Legislation
New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-I-C-Rome, released the following statement today regarding the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s (DOCCS) release of 8,000 individuals under the Less is More Act:
“While I believe in redemption and rehabilitation, I am troubled by the blanket release of thousands of ex-convicts from parole supervision. We already have a procedure to reduce an individual’s sentence. It is called parole, which can be granted after an incarcerated individual has served the statutory minimum of their sentence. The Public Employees Federation, which represents 800 parole officers across the state, police and law enforcement officials and others have voiced legitimate concerns about the Less is More Act, which could lead to the release of dangerous criminals and repeat offenders back into our communities. While this is happening, another potential budget proposal from the legislative majorities would wipe the slate clean when it comes to felony records. It is apparent that the majorities care more about criminals than they do victims.”
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![UTICA - At Chanatry's Supermarket in Utica on Monday, June 26, State Senator Joseph Griffo, center, announces the Governor's signing of legislation he sponsored with Assemblyman William Magee, far right, that would allow popular wine ice cream desserts to be produced in containers smaller than a pint, such as those produced by Mercer's Dairy in Boonville. To Senator Griffo's left, Mercer's owners Roxaina Hurlburt and Ruthie Mignerey join the Senator to show the smaller packages that will now be available.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/press-release/main-image/mercers_02.jpg?itok=L9XJcNqg)
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