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Albany’s egregious Elder Parole bill: Letters to the Editor — May 5, 2026

Nypost · · 625 words · By Post readers
Vaccine Skepticism Criminal Justice and Public Safety Political polarization
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“The state Elder Parole bill to grant a chance at early release for older convicts, even the violent.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the existence of the Elder Parole bill in New York, which allows inmates aged 55 and older who have served at least 15 years to be eligible for parole, regardless of the nature of the crime (including violent crimes).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy was shot by 24-year-old Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Medical teams attempted to treat him, but he died the following day at the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Robert_F._Ken…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mutulu Shakur (born Jeral Wayne Williams; August 8, 1950 – July 7, 2023) was an American activist, and a member of the Black Liberation Army who was sentenced to sixty years in prison for his involvem…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutulu_Shakur
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John "Sonny" Franzese Sr. (Italian: [ˈfrantseːze; -eːse]; February 6, 1917 – February 24, 2020) was an American mobster who was a longtime member and former underboss of the Colombo crime family. Fran…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Franzese
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“Sen. Julia Salazar and Assemblyman David Weprin, are campaigning for parole for some of New York’s most vicious killers”
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The provided evidence contains general information about the US Senate and New York elections, but does not mention Senator Julia Salazar or Assemblyman David Weprin's specific positions or campaigns regarding parole for murderers.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New York will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 26 U.S. representatives from the State of New York, one from each of the state's 26…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Re…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Julia Andrews Brownley (born August 28, 1952) is an American businesswoman and politician who has been the United States representative for California's 26th congressional district since 2013. A Democ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Brownley
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thomas Miller McClintock II (born July 10, 1956) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 5th congressional district since 2009 (known as the 4th congressional di…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_McClintock
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“lunatic Democrats in Albany are focusing on passing two woke parole bills that could release murderers who are serving life sentences.”
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Web search results confirm that multiple bills (four are mentioned) are being considered in Albany to amend parole laws, including provisions for older inmates. While the 'lunatic' and 'woke' descriptors are subjective, the factual core—that parole bills are being considered that could affect those serving long sentences—is supported.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The governor of New York is the head of government of the U.S. state of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the stat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_of_New_York
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature, with the New York State Senate being the upper house. There are 150 seats in the Assembly. Assembly members serve two-…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Assembly
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York State Legislature consists of the two houses that act as the state legislature of the U.S. state of New York: the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly. The Constitution o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Legislature
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“the Elder Parole bill, which grants parole hearings every two years to defendants over age 55”
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The evidence confirms the Elder Parole bill targets those 55 and older who have served at least 15 years. However, the evidence does not explicitly state that hearings occur 'every two years'; it states they become 'eligible' for a hearing. The claim adds a specific frequency not found in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy was shot by 24-year-old Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Medical teams attempted to treat him, but he died the following day at the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Robert_F._Ken…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Deadly Women is an American documentary television series focusing on true crime, specifically female killers. It first aired in 2005 on the Discovery Channel. It was originally based on a TV document…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Deadly_Women_episodes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The term older prisoners is used by the U.S. Department of Justice and/or state departments for corrections when referring to individuals that are 50 years of age and older. Conventionally, individual…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Older_prisoners
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“New York’s Parole Board has freed 43 cop-killers since 2017.”
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Two different sources provide conflicting numbers for the same statistic. One source (Gallahan) claims 41 individuals convicted of killing police officers have been released since 2017, while another source (PBA figures) claims 36 individuals have been released.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of state prisons in New York. The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is the department of the New York State government that maintains the state prisons…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_York_state_prisons
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (NYSDOCCS) is the department of the New York State government that administers the state prison and parole system, including 41 p…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York State Division of Parole was an agency of the government of New York within the New York State Correctional Services from 1930 to 2011. § 259. "1. There shall be in the executive departme…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Division_of_Par…
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“A Senate report saying Biden health officials ignored signs of COVID vaccine reactions.”
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Three independent web search results confirm that a Senate report alleges Biden administration health officials ignored warning signs of COVID-19 vaccine reactions.
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web search NEUTRAL — According to a new Senate report and congressional testimony on Wednesday, Biden administration health officials deliberately ignored warning signs of possible serious reactions to the COVID-19 vaccin…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/opinion/miranda-devine-the-bid…
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web search NEUTRAL — A Senate report alleges that Biden administration health officials failed to act on early warning signs of potential COVID-19 vaccine side effects identified by a Food and Drug Administration scientis…
https://freedomisbackinstyle.com/senate-report-biden-fda-ign…
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web search NEUTRAL — A US Senate investigation has found that Biden administration health officials were warned of dozens of serious safety signals associated with COVID-19 injections — including acute heart attacks and.
https://dailydeclaration.org.au/2026/05/01/officals-hid-dead…
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“the COVID vaccine didn’t do what we were told: It didn’t halt the spread of the virus or grant immunity.”
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The WHO and other health sources acknowledge that COVID-19 vaccines reduce severe illness and death but do not provide total immunity or completely halt the spread of the virus (as evidenced by the continued circulation of variants).
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web search NEUTRAL — Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without req…
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 27, 2025 · COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. There are a range of signs and symptoms, but hte most common symptoms reported for currently-circulating variants are fever, …
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/coronavirus…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 27, 2025 · 世卫组织有关冠状病毒病（COVID-19）的实况报道，描述了该疾病的症状，如何治疗和预防，以及世卫组织的应对工作等重要信息。
https://www.who.int/zh/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/coronavi…
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“former President Joe Biden suggested that those who weren’t vaccinated put us all at risk.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of White House pages from a different administration (Trump/Vance) and does not contain any statements from Joe Biden regarding unvaccinated individuals.
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web search NEUTRAL — Under President Donald Trump’s second administration, the United States has surged into a new era of prosperity, marked by record-setting economic growth and trillions in new private-sector ...
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web search NEUTRAL — President Trump and Vice President Vance are committed to lowering costs for all Americans, securing our borders, unleashing American energy dominance, restoring peace through strength, and making ...
https://www.whitehouse.gov/priorities/
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 8, 2025 · The President's Management Agenda will deliver and maintain operational control ofthe Government-paving the way to implement the President's promises to end weaponized Government and res…
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