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A second chance: How the parole justice movement has gained steam in New York state
By Robbie Sequeira via BronxTimes Without a second chance, Donna Hylton would have never transformed her life. Without a second chance, Hylton may only be remembered for a traumatic childhood that inc…
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lohud: in kathy hochul, reform advocates see hope but proceed with caution
By Tiffany Cusaac-Smith | via Iohud During her time as lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul has said it’s time to “rethink our criminal justice system,” and reiterated that she has “evolve…
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new york update – august 12, 2021
In this issue… Next Steps for #LessIsMoreNY Overview of #LessIsMoreNY On Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned, and rightfully so. We stand with the brave women who, in the face of great personal…
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next city: new york could reform parole, help thousands of people, and save millions
By Roshan Abraham | via Next City At a July 15 rally outside Governor Cuomo’s midtown Manhattan office, Rashaan Brown said he was working as a credible messenger — a person who has been involved…
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connecticut update – august 5, 2021
In this issue… FreeThemNowCT and COVID-19 Pandemic Connecticut Statewide Criminal Justice Reform Call Connecticut Community Organizer Position #FreeThemNowCT and COVID-19 Pandemic Over the weeke…
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The City: rikers detainee endured ‘horrible conditions’ before dying in cell, jails overseer finds
By Reuven Blau | via The City A detainee was held in “horrible conditions” — no pillows, blankets or regular food — in an intake pen on Rikers Island for several days before his death in Apri…
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Amsterdam News: activists: reducing parole violations will better life after prison and cut prison costs
By Keith Paul Medelis | via Amsterdam News At a recent rally outside New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office, DeAndre Simmons clutched his hoodie as he walked slowly toward the impromptu microphone, pa…
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new york update – july 29, 2021
In this issue… Upcoming #LessIsMoreNY Events Immigrants Are Essential Rally Demanding Gov. Cuomo Sign #LessIsMoreNY The #LessIsMoreNY Act passed on the last day of the legislative session in Jun…
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connecticut update – july 22, 2021
In this issue… Clemency Quilt Tour in Connecticut Protect Act and Ending Solitary Confinement Connecticut Community Organizer Position Clemency Quilt Tour in Connecticut Last week, we joined Wom…
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Politics NY: criminal justice reform advocates push legislation giving parolees “earned time credit”
By Ariel Pacheco | via Politics NY Criminal justice reform advocates are ramping up the pressure on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign recently passed legislation that would give parolees a 30 day “earned t…
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JJIE: Nonprofits Push Parole Reform and Housing for Parolees
By Anna Deen | via Juvenile Justice Information Exchange Since being released from New York City’s Rikers Island jail — where he’d been sentenced to four months for not being where his parole o…
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new york update – july 15, 2021
In this issue… #LessIsMoreNY Rally at Gov. Cuomo’s NYC Office #LessIsMoreNY Campaign Update Call #LessIsMoreNY Phone Zap #LessIsMoreNY Rally at Gov. Cuomo’s Office The Less Is More Act passe…
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PRESS RELEASE – #LESSISMORENY RALLY JULY 15TH, 2021 IN NYC
Contact: Yonah Zeitz – 347-201-2768 – yonah@katalcenter.org Follow online: #LessIsMoreNY | www.lessismoreny.org #LessIsMoreNY Coalition, Community Members, and People Directly Impact…
