The restrictions and the stigmas of felony records followed of two Long Islanders, for more than three decades. Their criminal histories can finally stay in the past when Gov. Kathy Hochul announced pardons for these two Long Islanders and nine other New Yorkers. The governor also commuted the sentences of other New Yorkers, meaning their respective appearances before the Board of Parole, which had been scheduled for several years in the future, will take place much sooner. To read more about this clemency, click the link in bio. (Photo credit: Michael M. Santiago) - #longisland #criminalcharges #drugcharges #sentencing