“The rate of incarceration in New York City jails is the lowest since 1978, Glazer said, attributing the decline to a citywide decrease in crime, decriminalization of marijuana leading to fewer arrests, and progressive policy changes such as bail reform. The number of people sitting in jail on any given day is down about 36% since 2014, the statistics show, the fastest decline in decades.“

New York Daily News

July 15, 2019