david soares

Blueprint Report Addresses NY Drug Policy

Dave Lucas — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:10:32 +0000

A new report offers recommendations that its authors believe could make New York a national model by shifting drug policy from a criminalization-based to a public health-based approach.

David Soares critical of funding aspect of corruption reform plan

Jaired Crofut — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:51:51 +0000

Following a pair of ethics scandals that have gripped Albany, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing his plans for ending government corruption. Part of Cuomo’s reform package includes ending the practice of cross-endorsing candidates, but Albany County District Attorney David Soares says passing laws without funding to fight corruption won’t work.

The Capitol Connection #1307

Alan Chartock — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 03:30:00 +0000

Host Alan Chartock is joined by Albany County District Attorney David Soares, a Democrat now serving his third term. They discuss gun reforms, public corruption, and drugs.

Albany County D.A. Soares weighs in on guns, Mayor Jennings

Alan Chartock — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:26:05 +0000

Albany County District Attorney David Soares is the guest on WAMC's Capitol Connection program this week. He spoke with WAMC's Alan Chartock about several issues, including guns and the murky Albany mayoral race.

Soares says he supports firearm reforms that would require universal background checks and mandatory registration when large amounts of ammunition are purchased online. Soares, a Democrat recently reelected to a third term, says he believes the National Rifle Association is attempting to mislead the American people during a critical time in the national debate.