Hochul Backs District Attorneys’ Legislative Reforms: Letters

The Issue: Gov. Hochul and Alvin Bragg’s push for reforms to New York laws that limit prosecutors’ abilities.

It is completely absurd to witness Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Gov. Hochul vigorously advocating for reforms aimed at preventing criminals from being released (“Kat backs plea to stop letting criminals loose,” Feb. 1).

It’s evident they are simply responding to the shifting political landscape.

Glenn Ramanauskas

Staten Island

The Legislature, City Council, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and others also bear significant responsibility for the crime situation in New York.

Yet, we cannot forget Bragg’s “Day One” directive to avoid prosecuting several offenses.

In stark contrast, the judicial system in New York City has been remarkably proactive in crafting charges against President Trump.

What they’re doing now resembles “rats fleeing a sinking ship.” The national mood is shifting. Lenient crime policies are becoming politically hazardous.

This is why Bragg and Hochul are suddenly acknowledging the issues at hand.

Joseph Grassi

Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Are you serious with a headline about releasing criminals in New York? Your publication didn’t express concern when President Trump seemed to evade responsibility after a jury conviction.

Raymond Mangano

Brooklyn

Upon reading that 62% of cases get dismissed in New York, I was reminded of a saying attributed to Martin Luther during the Reformation: “Sin valiantly but believe more valiantly.”

The religious reformer wasn’t advocating for increased wrongdoing. However, if sin persisted, the repercussions would be minimal, as one could rely on divine forgiveness.

In a similar vein, New York’s justice system appears overly lenient. With no substantial penalties for these cases, there’s little motivation to change undesirable behavior.

Frank Brady

Yonkers

Why the sudden call to action, Hochul? Did someone inform you that New Yorkers are fed up with the liberal trend of leniency towards criminals?

Or is it that you fear being voted out in the upcoming election due to your failures?

Kevin Judge

Naples, Fla.

The Issue: Cardinal Dolan’s call for President Trump and Congress to enact school-choice legislation.

It strikes me as hypocritical that Cardinal Dolan endorses school choice while simultaneously shutting down Catholic schools (“Kids deserve the chance to rise,” Feb. 1).

My daughter taught at a Catholic school for 11 years, which had full enrollment and secured contracts for 2020, yet Cardinal Dolan decided to close it.

How can he advocate for school choice when his first move to increase funding involves closing Catholic schools? It’s challenging for Catholic schools to attract quality educators without job security year-to-year.

Cardinal Dolan rightly states that “kids deserve a chance to rise.” Unfortunately, they may not receive that opportunity from him.

Patty Pogeweit

Pearl River

I fully support Cardinal Dolan’s call for legislation to offer educational options to American parents through school-choice funding.

One query, though: What Catholic schools will still be operational when this legislation comes to fruition? He’s been closing them rapidly.

Christopher O’Keefe

Manhattan

It’s disgraceful that Catholic Charities, through the Diocese of New York, can fund efforts to support immigrant influxes but not sustain Catholic schools. Cardinal Dolan should feel ashamed.

Raymond Robertson

Ocean Township, NJ

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