Some New York State Senate Democrats want Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration to halt collection of various fees and fines during the novel coronavirus pandemic. It’s the right idea. Collection of at least some of those debts need to be delayed during an unprecedented time of economic stress. Conditions today have put an enormous strain on just about everyone. Many of the fines in question tend to hit minorities and low-income areas the hardest. No one should risk jail over a fine or fee when the offense is minimal…Read the full article here.
Buffalo News Editorial: New York should stop collecting fines and fees during the COVID-19 pandemic
