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Jan
ALBANY — State Republican lawmakers on Monday unveiled a plan aimed at boosting public safety, a defining campaign pledge last election cycle for minority party politicians amid an increase in crime across New York. Included in the both state State and Assembly proposals is a repeal of pretrial detention reform, as well as measures to protect victims’ rights, increase penalties for a number of offenses and reduce illegal weapons trafficking. “Public safety is not a partisan issue,” said Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh, R-Ballston. "I implore the governor and legislative majorities to join us and members of law enforcement at the table so we…