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Clean Slate Law takes effect Saturday in New York

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New York’s criminal record-sealing Clean Slate Law begins on November 16 .

It automatically seals certain records while increasing access to jobs, housing, and education.

Misdemeanors get sealed three years after sentencing or release, felonies after eight years .

Sex crimes, murder, and other serious non-drug-related felonies remain public.

Critics say the law will risk public safety and lead to misuse of sealed records.