"Since that time, our reporters and editors have been vigorously scrutinizing every facet of the Empire State's criminal justice institutions, investigating power players and the impact of policy on state prisons, county jails, and local police and courts - always with an eye toward what it means for people involved in the system. That system works hard to make those people invisible, and it shields those at the top from scrutiny. And without rigorous, resource-intensive journalism, it would all operate with significantly more impunity."
"Only a handful of journalists do this type of work in New York. In the last decades, the number of local news outlets in the state has nearly halved, making our coverage all the more critical. Our criminal justice reporting has been cited in lawsuits, spurred legislation, and led to the rescission of statewide policies. With your help, we can continue to do this work, and go even deeper: We have endless ideas for more ambitious projects and harder hitting investigations."
Reporters and editors have vigorously scrutinized New York's criminal justice institutions, investigating power players and impacts on prisons, jails, police, and courts. The system works to render people involved invisible and shields powerful figures from scrutiny. Fewer local news outlets have increased the need for sustained investigative coverage. Coverage has influenced lawsuits, prompted legislation, and prompted rescission of statewide policies. Resource-intensive journalism is necessary to hold institutions accountable and reduce impunity. A small nonprofit outlet depends on reader contributions to sustain and expand ambitious investigations and deeper reporting.
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