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New yachts: Swan 58 and Swan 55

• July 29, 2021

Rupert Holmes reports on the recent announcement of the Swan 55 and the sea trials of the Swan 58, which was announced in 2020

Nautor’s is expanding at an enviable rate – turnover doubled between 2017 and 2019 and the company shows no sign of wanting to rein in its ambition, with around a dozen new models from 48ft-125ft announced in the past three years with the Swan 58 and Swan 55 the latest models.

The cancellation of last winter’s boat show season meant we were not able to see the Swan 58 at Boot Düsseldorf , but the first boat is now on the water and photos taken during sea trials show it to be another stunning model.

Images of the boat sailing upwind indicate it moving quickly, even relative to the long waterline, while maintaining a balanced helm.

The cockpit looks beautifully uncluttered, with a clear passage from the transom and helm stations to the companionway.

On the other hand some will be disappointed by the positioning of winches and clutches outboard of the cockpit benches, rather than inboard on pedestals ahead of the wheels.

Around the same time as the 58 hit the water, Nautor’s announced a new Swan 55. This will fit into an increasingly comprehensive range of Swan Line models, between the 48 and the 58.

The very secretive first shots of the Swan 55 released by Nautor’s

Like the new Swan 65 that was launched in 2019, the 55 is intended to be evocative of the original Sparkman & Stephens-designed Swan 55.

Although overshadowed by the success of the original 65, this was a superbly comfortable and capable boat in its day and the flagship of Nautor’s range when launched in 1970.

The company has yet to release full details of the new Swan 55, although we know it’s another twin rudder German Frers design, along similar beamy lines to the existing new generation boats.

However, it will also benefit from work Frers has done over the past couple of years in analysing optimal hull shapes using latest software tools.

He says the hull will have “a powerful back end that attains maximum sailing length and low resistance when heeled.” Bow sections are “well rounded transversely and have a sharp entry angle… favouring the sailing condition and comfortable ride when heeled.”

Two versions of the Swan 55 will be offered – a standard cruising model and a performance variant with a square-top mainsail. This will clearly be an attractive option for those planning to race the boat, whether in one of Nautor’s own events, or in iconic regattas and offshore races around the world.

The company understands, arguably better than any other yard, the importance in today’s market of delivering a compelling and unique experience to owners, rather than simply selling a physical product and its Nautor’s portfolio of events continues to strike a chord with owners both of new and older boats.

Update: The Swan 58 is due to make its public debut at the 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival .

Swan 58 specifications

Hull: length: 17.96m / 58ft 9in LWL: 17.09m / 56ft 0in Beam: 5.27m / 17ft 4in Draught: (standard): 2.70m / 8ft 10in Displacement: 24,700kg / 54,490kg Builder: nautorswan.com

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Nautor Swan 55, INDIGO

Nautor Swan, Nautor Swan 55 Built 1994 / €545,000, VAT paid

Broker’s Comments

The Nautor Swan 55 is a breakaway design for Nautor. She is a yacht dedicated to cruising with a vast centre cockpit for comfort and safety. Rig and deck plan are designed to facilitate short-handed use. The engine is the most powerful ever installed as standard in a Swan of this size and is situated in a walk-in engine room together with a generator. INDIGO has many refinements for added comfort and ease of handing.

Completed in 1994, INDIGO was shipped from Finland to Palma de Mallorca and commissioned in May 1994. She has since been based in Mallorca and has been utilized for family sailing, both by her original owners. She was sold to the present owner in 2004.

INDIGO is extremely well equipped and in excellent condition. Particular features include a dark blue hull with white cove stripe, hydraulic furling rig, hydraulic winches, hydraulic opening transom with swim ladder/platform, bowthruster, air conditioning, nearly new sail wardrobe and much more.

INDIGO offers a twin berth in the owner cabin, two guest cabins (one double and one twin) and a crew cabin forward. Always skipper maintained to a high standard. Excellent condition.

Owner’s Comments

To cut a long story short:

We actually don’t want to sell our ship INDIGO, affectionately called “Our Old Girl”, but we have sailed for 50 years – first in the north of Europe and then since 2004 with INDIGO mainly in the Balearic Islands/Mediterranean area. Now a different phase of life begins.

When we had time, between business and work, we sailed to romantic bays and discovered Menorca and Ibiza.

We sailed safely with INDIGO all over the Mediterranean and have never regretted buying this beautiful fully equipped Swan yacht. We had so much fun and inspiration that we were sometimes a bit faster than larger boats. INDIGO is a dream to sail.

But now it’s time to say goodbye and hand over INDIGO to younger, sailing-enthusiastic hands.

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• Builder: Nautor Swan
• Model: Nautor Swan 55
• Yacht Name: INDIGO
• Hull Designer: German Frers
• Year Built: 1994
• LOA: 57´4” / 17.49m
• LWL: 42´10” / 13.07m
• Beam: 15´11” / 4.85m
• Min Draft / Max Draft: 8´6” / 2.60m
• Displacement: 23,600kg / 52,030lb
• Berths: 8 berths in 4 cabin(s) / 3 head/WC(s)
• Engine Count: 1 Perkins 4 M135 (116hp) Diesel
• Country: Palma de Mallorca, Spain
• Asking Price: €545,000, VAT paid

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Golden Galiana: the Swan 55 preparing to race around the world

• Katy Stickland
• December 12, 2022

Katy Stickland sails the Swan 55 Galiana in Helsinki and meets the Finnish crew and her skipper, as the boat is prepared for the 2023 Ocean Globe Race

Galiana romps along like a thoroughbred racehorse, her new white hull gleams under the Baltic sunshine as she cuts through the waves cleanly, leaving foaming sea in her wake on our voyage from Kajholmen island back to her home port in Helsinki.

This most classic of Swans is almost spiritual to sail; you are almost overwhelmed by her beauty and performance, especially upwind.

If you were not converted to Swans before, you certainly are after a few hours of sailing in the Gulf of Finland.

Designed by the pen of Olin Stephens, the Swan 55 was first launched in 1969. Galiana was built in 1970.

Initially called Barbarossa , and sporting a red hull, she sailed for two seasons in the UK before being sold.

Galiana will be sailing in the Adventure Class in the 2023 Ocean Globe Race for yachts between 47ft-56ft. Credit: Ville Norra

Her name changed to Asia, and then Golden Aura before the yacht ended up in the United States of America; 23 years ago British sailor Patrick Green bought her and returned her to the UK, where she was renamed Galiana and used for chartering and racing alongside her sistership, Valhalla .

Galiana was up for sale just as Finnish skipper Tapio Lehtinen was coming to the end of his 2018 Golden Globe Race .

After 322 days alone at sea, he was already thinking about what to do next.

Race chairman Don McIntyre told him about the Ocean Globe Race , a retro Whitbread Round the World race that he was planning for 2023, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first Whitbread.

Would he be interested in leading a crew in the Adventure Class? If so, there was a Swan 55 for sale.

‘I didn’t need to look at any other alternatives. I have been dreaming of a Swan 55 yawl since my teenage years. I’ve always been a big Olin Stephens fan and this 55 is the classiest and most beautiful Swan Nautor’s has ever built,’ explains the 64-year-old lifelong sailor, who sailed the yacht back to Finland in the autumn of 2019.

Gorgeous Galiana

Galiana is certainly a head turner. Her blue hull is now white with a golden stripe, her deck has been recaulked and sanded and the king plank, toe rails and hatch coamings have been varnished. The chrome sparkles, polished to perfection.

‘It’s the combination of aesthetics, seaworthiness and speed. Swedish boat designer Olle Enderlein worked at Stephens’ office in his younger years in the 50s. He is quoted as saying: “Beautiful boats sail well’, and I think he learnt the philosophy from Olin Stephens. I totally agree,’ said Lehtinen.

The Swan 55 is firmly from the golden age of yachting and owes more than a passing nod to the International 6 Metre class, Finland’s most popular classic racing yacht.

Viivi Moisio, 19, is a sail maker and one of three women on the team. Credit: Niklas Sandstrom

The original lines of the first of Stephens’ yawls came from Dorade , his breakthrough boat in 1929 which won the 1931 Transatlantic Race and started an era where Stephens’ yawls did very well racing under the Cruising Club of America (CCA) and Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) rules on both sides of the Atlantic .

‘ Dorade is actually a scaled up International 6 Metre, and Olin and Rod Stephens learnt to sail onboard an International 6 Metre on Long Island Sound in the 1920s. Dorade was his design number six and among the five first ones, there were two or three 6 Metres already, so he understood the idea of the International boats which are narrow and sleek and go very well upwind. He made that his philosophy for offshore sailing boats which revolutionised the design of offshore sailing boats in the 1930s,’ explained Lehtinen, who sailed the 1936 Tore Holm 6 Metre, May Be IV for 35 years; she is now for sale to fund his racing ambitions.

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A new generation

Much of the hard work to refit Galiana is being done by her Ocean Globe Race team; it is not unknown for them to work into the early hours of the morning during the summer, making most of the light to get projects completed on time, although you will never hear any complaints.

Unlike other race entries which are selling berths on legs, Lehtinen decided to put together a team of young Finnish sailors.

Out of 105 applications, 55 sailors were initially chosen. After a season of sailing in the Gulf of Finland, this was whittled down to 18 sailors and then just 10; their average age is 24.

Lehtinen will also circumnavigate with offshore sailor and youth sailing proponent Pia Grönblom, 49, who is also a certified nurse, and experienced seaman and Six Metre sailor Ville Norra, 50, Galiana ’s first mate.

The team spent a week in Lapland in March to prepare for the rigours of the Southern Ocean , skiing during the day to a new location and sleeping under canvas at night. There are also regular gym sessions, as well as sailing.

Galiana ‘s team are doing nearly all of the refit work on the yacht themselves. Credit: Juhani Niiranen/HS

Viivi Moisio,19, is one of three women on the team, and is the second youngest member.

‘When I started on Galiana I didn’t have much experience of big boats because I started sailing on Optimists, so I’ve learned a lot. We came back a stronger team after Lapland, and being immersed in nature. I feel more prepared for what lies ahead,’ she said.

Mauri De Meulder, 25, is studying environmental economics at Helsinki University, and was one of the first to apply for a place on Galiana’ s team.

‘The best part is the team spirit we have. I love sailing of course, whether I do it solo or with others, but it is always special when you have a good team with you,’ he said.

For Lehtinen, the most important criteria for crew selection was ‘attitude, attitude and attitude’.

Tapio Lehtinen shows off the Ocean Globe Race 2023 trophy to young dinghy sailors at the Helsingfors Segelsällskap. Credit: Katy Stickland

Only two members of the team have ‘strong racing DNA’, while the others come from Optimist, Sea Scout or other sailing backgrounds.

‘I am a fan of Churchill, who is famous for advising young soldiers on their way to the Front to ‘Never give up, Never give up. Never give up’. I think that’s the most important thing, but it is also important to be social. The Three Musketeers’ principle, ‘One for all, and all for one’ is very central. You have to be loyal and you have to help others to succeed. You need to be a team player,’ he said.

Lehtinen was just 23 and a student when he earned a place as watch captain on the 1981-82 Whitbread boat, Skopbank Finland, a C&C Baltic 51 skippered by Kenneth Gahmberg.

‘The Gahmberg family gave the possibility for a group of young sailors to get into ocean racing and I think now it’s my turn to return the favour to the next generation, and give back to the sport,’ he said. He hopes some of the young crew on Galiana will also do the same in the future.

Fit for fight

While Lehtinen has actively been part of the team’s training, he also allows them to take the initiative.

‘I think the best way to train is to let them sail by themselves, and I only interfere when I feel that it’s needed. They are smart people who are actively developing the way that we sail the boat,’ he said.

Tapio Lehtinen was watch captain aboard Skopbank of Finland in the 1981–82 Whitbread Race. Credit: Ajax News and Feature Service/Alamy Stock Photo

Further work on the Swan 55 will include fitting new, stronger masts to make the ‘rig bullet proof’ in a knockdown , the finish of an interior refit designed for Southern Ocean conditions, and a new durable wardrobe of WB Sails.

Under race rules, teams sailing a ketch or yawl are allowed only 13 sails which can’t be changed during stopovers, part of the organisers efforts to make the race as sustainable as possible.

Galiana will sail with three furling headsails in front of the mast and then a fully battened main and mizzen sail.

Lehtinen has already sailed around the world nonstop on his 2018 Golden Globe yacht, the Benello Gaia 36, Asteria. The boat had a fully battened mainsail. He opted to have the same on Galiana due to ‘the durability of these types of sails.’

‘We are having three furling headsails partly for safety, but it’s also to shift gears more easily when the conditions change. Instead of needing to change from one genoa to another, we will just play with the furlers so we won’t be losing time, but we also minimise the risk of losing people, because most of the people who have been lost over the side have been lost from front of the mast changing headsails,’ noted Lehtinen.

Galiana ’s crew were at the start line of the 2022 Golden Globe Race to support their skipper, Tapio Lehtinen. His race ended 450 miles off South Africa, when his Gaia 36 sank. Lehtinen was rescued. Credit: Etienne Messiommer/GGR

During the 2018 Golden Globe Race, Lehtinen couldn’t help noticing how the amount of sealife has diminished during the four decades after his first circumnavigation in the 1981 Whitbread race.

‘There are lot less birds, whales and sea mammals to be seen,’ he noted. This has been caused by fish stocks crashing due to over fishing and the acidification of the seas as a result of climate change ; scientists believe there are 40% fewer fish in the oceans today than there were in the 1980s.

Consequently, Lehtinen has decided to team up with companies which are part of the solution in the transition towards a carbon neutral circular economy.

“I fully understand the rage of the young asking our generation why we haven’t acted in time. I see my role as increasing awareness of the solutions. If companies, regardless of their field, are innovative and take responsibility for sustainability, we can tackle the challenges. Another of my favourite UK Prime Ministers of mine was Maggie Thatcher, who used to say: “If there is a will, there is a way!”.

Tapio Lehtinen has raced yachts for three decades. Credit:Jessie Martin/PPL/GGR

Lehtinen’s main Golden Globe Race sponsor is 3stepIT, which provides life circle IT hardware for companies, putting sustainability into practice.

‘We need and we can take action to save the planet and hand it over to next generations in such a condition that also they can enjoy of sailing and of the oceans,’ said Lehtinen.

He hopes his team will bond with Galiana as much as he has.

‘I feel very familiar sailing Asteria and Galiana , they feel like 6 Metre boats and it is almost a physical enjoyment to feel Galiana move and to steer her through the waves; I feel part of the boat.’

Team Tapio Lehtinen Sailing may not have the fastest boat in the Ocean Globe Race’s Adventure class, but with a team this committed and eager, their progress will be compulsive following when the race starts in September 2023.

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'It’s horrific': Driver in deadly Swan Boat Club crash breaks her silence

BERLIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — The driver in the deadly Swan Boat Club crash, Marshella Chidester, sat down exclusively with 7 News Detroit to share what happened from her point of view after she ran her car into a children’s birthday party in April. She says there are two sides to every story and wanted to speak publicly about the incident for the first time.

Chidester, 66, says she’s disturbed by the incident, has been praying for the victims and claims it was all one big accident caused by her plethora of medical conditions.

“I just want people to know how very, very disturbed I am by the situation. I don’t remember what happened. I can only say that I’ve been praying for everyone that’s been injured,” Chidester told us at her home, which is just feet from the boat club.

Hear more from Chidester in the video player below:

On April 20, prosecutors claim Chidester was under the influence of alcohol and drove her car into the boat club, killing two siblings , 4-year-old Zayn and 8-year-old Alanah Phillips. Over a dozen others were injured.

Chidester is charged with multiple charges including second-degree murder and operating under the influence causing death.

She refutes the charges and claims the entire incident was one horrible medical episode gone wrong.

“I would never ever do anything intentional — never. I mean, that’s just not me, especially to a boat club that I love so much, and I have family and friends there,” Chidester said.

Chidester, who is an Army veteran, is a longtime member of the club and even had her wedding there.

She claims she doesn’t remember anything that led to the crash due to her neuropathy and heart problems. She also says she has a history of seizures and her memory goes out during her episodes, which is what she says believes happened that day. She hadn't driven after her latest seizure in October. After six months seizure-free she felt comfortable getting behind the wheel when she believes it happened again April 20.

“I think I had a seizure,” Chidester said. “I think when I got in the car, that’s what happened — had the seizure, put my foot on the accelerator and into the building.”

Chidester talks more about the medical conditions in the video player below:

The prosecution disagrees and made that clear in her arraignment a few weeks back.

“There was a preliminary breath test done, which indicated that her blood alcohol level was significantly over the legal limit,” prosecuting attorney Jeffery Yorkey said during Chidester’s arraignment.

VIDEO: Zayn and Alanah Phillips' aunt speaks at Chidester's arraignment

We reached out to the Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough to get Chidester's toxicology reports, but were told nothing related to the case is being released at this time.

Chidester told us she has a perfect driving record.

“I don’t even have a parking ticket. I don’t have any kind of DUI or speeding ticket. I was just devastated,” she said.

Chidester's attorney, Bill Colovos, said that she wouldn't answer any questions about her alcohol use or what led up to her getting in her car that day because she cannot speak to things she does not remember.

Colovos explains why he stopped Chidester from answering questions about alcohol in the video below:

"She has no memory and I don't want her, my client, or anyone to testify or to make statements based on what other people have told her," Colovos said.

Chidester posted her $1.5 million bond three weeks ago and remains at her home with an ankle monitor.

That is a point the families of the victims are heartbroken about as they continue to grieve the situation.

VIDEO: Families of Swan Boat Club crash victims come together to remember the lives lost

“Has the severity sunk in of those two children losing their lives?” we asked Chidester.

“Oh gosh, yes. I pray for them every day. I can’t imagine. It’s horrific. And what’s even more horrific for me is I wake up every day and I can’t remember," she responded through tears.

Chidester is due back in court in June 27 for a preliminary exam, where a judge will decide if there’s enough evidence for her to stand trial.

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Check out the new Swan Voyage paddleboats at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (17 photos)

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo unveiled its latest attraction Wednesday: the new Swan Voyage paddleboats.

Visitors can take a leisurely ride around Waterfowl Lake, located behind Stillwater Place, in the brand-new Trumpeter Swan paddleboats.

You can take up to five people per boat and paddle for as long as you like. The cost is $15 per boat. Children under 10 are required to wear a lifejacket, which is provided.

The ride is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily on a first-come, first-served basis. The are 10 swans available. Tickets can be purchased at the zoo box office or other attraction locations around the zoo.

Guests can cruise around the lake and get a close-up view of the newly opened Dino Cove, as well as watch the zipline pass by overhead.

Local social media influencers had a chance to try out the new giant waterfowl on Wednesday morning, including Janell Craig, the social media coordinator at Destination Cleveland.

“It was really fun,” Craig said as she got off the boat after a 15-minute cruise. “Honestly, it wasn’t too hard, even though I was by myself.”

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Driver accused of killing 2 kids in boat club crash speaks, thinks she had a seizure while driving

• Updated: May. 17, 2024, 12:10 p.m. |
• Published: May. 17, 2024, 12:09 p.m.
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BERLIN TOWNSHIP, MI -- The woman accused of killing two children last month when she crashed into the Swan Creek Boat Club has spoken out in an interview with WXYZ-Detroit.

Marshella Chidester, 66, is facing numerous felony charges in relation to the April 20 crash, including two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of 8-year-old Alanah Phillips and 4-year-old Zayn Phillips. Chidester has not spoken publicly about the incident and for the first time provided her explanation of what she thinks happened.

Chidester told WXYZ-Detroit that she believes she had a seizure while driving and that she doesn’t remember what happened before the crash. She went on to say that she hadn’t driven since October 2023 because of her health issues, but felt comfortable driving again after not having seizures for six months.

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Brimfield Flea Market 2024: 10 unique items we found

• Updated: May. 18, 2024, 4:53 p.m. |
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The Brimfield Flea Market found its way back to Rte. 20 in Brimfield for the kick off of the 2024 season. And a new year of the market means a ton of new finds.

Here until Sunday, the Brimfield Flea Market has made a name for selling anything from antique collectibles to vintage clothes, to sculptures and art and more.

MassLive attended the May showcase on Wednesday and came across some unique items that caught our attention. Here’s what you could see at the market.

Unique antiques, finds and collectibles are scattered throughout the Brimfield Flea market Taylor Sanzo

Robot sculpture

You can always be sure to find unique artwork at the flea market.

This robot sculpture is decorated with a funky headpiece and stands about hip height.

Troll earrings

These troll doll earrings were popular in the 1990s and can be bought at the flea market.

The quirky earrings are available at Yeah Yeah Vintage on the Quaker Acres field. The booth also sells an array of vintage items from various decades.

Tree face bird feeder

You can get rid of your basic bird feeder and replace it with a unique tree face, carved bird feeder.

The two piece set can hang on a wall and serve as a perch for birds.

Stained glass windows

If you want to bring a unique element to your home, the flea market has stained glass windows and doors available for purchase.

They come in a variety of sizes and design.

Skull pot for plants

If you like edgier-style decor, skull pots are available to buy for all different kinds of plants.

This big swan boat was located outside of the Brimfield Barn. However, according to a Facebook post , it has been sold.

Giant stone sneaker

This makes for quite the decoration for your garden.

The giant stone shoe is detailed with plants and soil for the outdoors and can be found outside the Brimfield Barn.

Old vintage radios

If you’re looking to find a collector’s item, the flea market is carrying plenty of old vintage radios.

The radios all vary in size, color, style and more.

Tin animals

Tin canister decorations come in different colors and shapes — including in the form of different animals.

One standout was the red bull, perfect to place outside in a garden or open lawn area.

Trunk of car

Instead of a whole car, might as well just buy the trunk at the Brimfield Flea Market.

This teal trunk can be found in Quaker Acres field.

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The New York City Council’s far-left majority plans to push Albany pols to pass a slew of super-woke measures – including bills that could help free killers when they reach age 55, allow felons to vote in prison and stymie federal immigration enforcement.

The leftist Dems recently ironed out a “confidential” wish list that would make Lenin proud — 30 bills currently before the state Legislature that they are lobbying lawmakers to pass and Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign into law, according to a copy obtained by The Post.

“The City Council is out of touch with the needs of their constituents, disregarding critical public safety concerns,” said a centrist Democratic lawmaker briefed on the list.

“They are irresponsibly focused on releasing more prisoners, imposing unfunded mandates that only enrich nonprofits, and protecting illegal immigrants at the expense of legal taxpayers. This is bad governance.”

Council spokesperson Julia Agos said the confidential document was circulated to council members to “gather input.”

Agos added it’s “unfortunate that any member would rather leak a draft and complain, rather than engage in the good faith collaboration required of a legislator.”

Here’s 10 of the measures:

1. Elder Parole Bill

Sponsors: Assemblywoman Maritza Davila (D-Brooklyn) and Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan)

Guarantees automatic parole hearing for prisoners over 55 who’ve served 15 or more years, even if they’re convicted murderers.

There’s roughly 9,000 New Yorkers serving life behind bars.

“We no longer have the death penalty here in New York, but the new death sentence is death-by-incarceration,” said Hoylman-Sigal in February 2023 while promoting the bill.

2. Fair and Timely Parole Act

Sponsors:   Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Queens) and Sen. Julia Salazar (D-Brooklyn)

Prohibits the state parole board from relying on past criminal records — no matter now bad — to deny early release.

Decisions would be made based on whether detainees can prove they are not at “risk” of breaking laws while on parole.

3. Universal Voting Bill

Sponsors:   Assemblyman Harvey Epstein (D-Manhattan) and Sen. Julia Salazar (D-Brooklyn)

Allows convicted felons to vote in prison. Supporters say the current rules disenfranchise tens of thousands of New Yorkers behind bars, but opponents have said it’s a ploy to expand Democratic voting rolls.

4. Gender Identity Respect and Safety Act

Sponsors: Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Queens) and Sen. Julia Salazar (D-Brooklyn)

Allows inmates to choose a male or female jail based on the gender they identify with – not their biological sex.

5. New Yorkers for All Act

Sponsors: Assemblywoman Karines Reyes (D-Bronx) and Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn)

Prohibits state and local governments from enforcing federal immigration laws and assisting immigration authorities. As a “sanctuary” state, New York already has some laws limiting the assistance local cops and authorities can give to the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, including prohibiting ICE from making arrests at courthouses.

6. Transparency and Accountability in Charter Schools Bill

Sponsors :  Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (D-Bronx) and Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan)

Requires New York charter schools to “prove” financial need to qualify for taxpayer assistance and caps pay for top charter school execs below $200,000.

This is part of an anti-charter school agenda pushed by the state’s teachers union, which donated more than $400,000 since 2017 to Democratic legislators , including $47,200 to Hoylman-Sigal, The Post reported last year.

Charter schools typically outperform their public school peers.

7. AANHPI Community History Bill

Sponsors: Assemblywoman Grace Lee (D-Manhattan) and Sen. John Liu (D-Queens)

Requires Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history be included in all New York schools’ social studies curriculum.

8. Employee Privacy Act

Sponsors: Assemblyman Kenny Burgos (D-Bronx) and Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Queens)

Prohibits employers from using the federal government’s E-Verify system to check immigration status of prospective workers and whether they’re eligible to work in the United States.

9. Bill to Protect Minors Interrogated by Police

Sponsors: Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Queens) and Sen. Jamaal Bailey (D-Bronx)

Mandates minors arrested for crimes be consulted by attorneys before being interrogated by cops and that every effort be made to contact their parents or guardians.

10. Treatment Not Jail Act

Sponsors: Assemblywoman Phara Souffrant Forrest (D-Brooklyn) and Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Queens)

The bill seeks to lower the prison population on Rikers Island by expanding criteria for convicts to be freed and put in “mental health diversion programs” — rather than being off the streets and in jail. 

It would require each county to have special mental health courts and send fewer related cases to criminal court. 

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