Poll Finds Most New Yorkers Support Governor on “Raise the Age”
A new Quinnipiac poll finds a substantial majority of New York voters agree with Governor Cuomo’s push to treat 16-and-17-year-olds accused of a crime as juveniles, not adults. By 59-to-29 percent the say teenage criminals should not be charged as adults. Republicans disagree, with 49-to-40 percent saying these teens should be handled as adult criminals. […]