Since the Adult Survivors Act was passed, more than 3,000 civil suits have been filed, some aimed at politicians and others at institutions including hospitals and jails.
Tag: New York State
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Girls’ Flag Football Offers a Path to College, and Olympic Dreams
Last year, New York became one of eight states across the country that offer girls’ varsity flag football. The sport’s popularity has only grown.
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5 Takeaways From a Times Investigation of New York’s Social Safety Net
Homeless shelters, hospitals and specialized treatment teams have repeatedly failed to prevent homeless mentally ill people from committing acts of violence.
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Behind 94 Acts of Shocking Violence, Years of Glaring Mistakes
New York officials have escaped scrutiny for repeated failures to help homeless mentally ill people, a New York Times investigation has found.
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Montauketts’ Bid for N.Y. State Recognition Is Vetoed for the 5th Time
The tribe on Eastern Long Island, which lost state recognition more than a century ago, has won over the State Legislature, but not the governor.