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Forward: NY Attorney General Opens Probe Into NYPD COVID Enforcement

By New York Jewish Agenda May 13, 2020

This article, written by Molly Boigon, appeared in The Forward as a News item. The article notes NYJA’s support for efforts by New York State Attorney General Letitia James to look into reports of unequal enforcement by the NYPD of social-distancing requirements due to coronavirus.

Forward: More than 100 Jewish leaders urge Cuomo not to undo bail reform

By New York Jewish Agenda May 13, 2020

The Forward reports on NYJA’s letter to Gov. Cuomo with 100 other Jewish organizations and leaders urging him not to undo the state’s bail reform law.