Nozzolio: Alarming number of prisoners released

Each Thursday, we put one of our local newsmakers On The Spot. This week: State Senator Mike Nozzolio

This week’s question: The number of felons being paroled in New York rose dramatically last year. Is this a sign of poor oversight or simply a coincidental occurrence? Is a new law changing the way the parole board operates really necessary?

Shockingly, 215 convicted murderers were granted parole last year and released back on to the streets.