New York Governor Kathy Hochul, flanked by Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin, progressive advocates and state Democratic leaders on Friday, signed The Less Is More Act, which will end the practice of sending people to jail as they await hearings over alleged technical parole violations. Photo: Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of the Governor Hochul and de Blasio Issue New Rules on Rikers Crisis In response to the deepening crisis at Rikers Island, Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday signed a new law aimed at releasing... News 20 Sep 2021 | 10:36