I have a big problem with States releasing convicts because of the virus. There's been plenty of other epidemics/pandemics in the past that didn't require these actions. Most people doing time were offered a plea deal to a lesser charge, which means they aren't doing the time for the actual crime they committed...so already they've gotten a break. And not requiring bail is just plain crazy, and the officials who put those policies in place, have blood on their hands, because some have already committed new crimes, even murder. It's all on the people who made it possible, and they should be held accountable. I wouldn't want to be a cop on the street today. I always felt safer behind the walls, because you knew what you were dealing with.
I'm glad I was able to retire when I did. I worked while Mario Cuomo was Governor, so I can imagine how low morale must be among the prison staff under his son. He managed to murder over 5,000 elderly people in nursing homes, and the bastard will probably never be held accountable. I only hope that the people downstate will come to their senses, and remember how he unnecessarily destroyed people's lives. We got rid of his old man by electing George Pataki. It would be nice to be able to do it to his son, but the New York GOP needs to nominate someone good, not a RINO, and work hard to get them elected. The NY GOP doesn't have a good track record for that however.
I doubt New York will ever be what you knew it to be. Yes, Cuomo is guilty of his stupid policy that created more deaths in assisted living facilities. This whole shutdown of our Country is insane. If COVID went away tomorrow, there will still be many millions affected over many years. Take care.