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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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BronxNet – the bronx social justice and anti-violence forums | katal center for equity, health, and justice
Daren Jamie | via BronxNet Host Daren Jaime sits down with the Director of Community Organizing at Katal Center for Equity, Health, and Justice, Kenyatta Muzzani discussing the organization utilizes…
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Gothamist: New York Legislature Passes Parole Reform Bill Intended to Slash Prison Population
By George Joseph | via Gothamist Albany has passed a new law designed to curb the number of people sent back to prison for non-criminal parole violations. If signed into law by Governor Cuomo, the  
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press release – #lessismoreny coalition statement on the less is more act passing the ny state senate
Contact: Sumeet Sharma – sumeet@katalcenter.org – (646) 591-9483 Follow online: #LessIsMoreNY | www.lessismoreny.org New York, NY – Today, the NY State Senate p…
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Spectrum News 1 – state of politics: can criminal justice measures reach the finish line?
By Nick Reisman | via Spectrum News 1 – State of Politics State lawmakers are bumping up against the self-imposed Thursday deadline to finish out the legislative session and a pair of key crimi…
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The City: parole reform bill set to pass in albany after rikers deaths
By Reuven Blau | via The City State lawmakers struck a deal Tuesday to overhaul New York’s parole system to limit when formerly incarcerated people could be re-jailed. Under the “Less Is More Act…
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press release – less is more bill sponsors senator benjamin & assemblymember souffrant-forrest announce legislative agreement on major parole reform legislation
Bill to Address How State Handles Technical Parole Violations Slated for Vote in Both Chambers Thursday; #LessIsMoreNY Coalition Calls for Swift Passage Contact: Sumeet Sharma –Â sumeet@katalcen…
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press release – #lessismoreny rally & action
**PRESS RELEASE** #LessIsMoreNY Coalition, Including People Directly Impacted by Parole, Rallys Outside NYC Offices of Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins & Assembly Speaker Heastie, Demanding…
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new york update – june 4, 2021
In this issue… Demanding Parole Reform with #LessIsMoreNY ICYMI: George Floyd and Racism in America: One Year Later Save the Date: Katal at 5 Demanding Parole Reform with #LessIsMoreNY Only one…
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The City: death of two men at rikers — one held on shoplifting rap — amplifies push to overhaul parole rules
By Reuven Blau | via The City Two men locked up on low-level arrests that violated their parole — one of them a new father jailed for allegedly shoplifting — recently died behind bars on Rikers I…
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connecticut update – may 27, 2021
In this issue… George Floyd and Racism in America: One Year Later Join us on Thursday June 3 for the next CT Statewide Criminal Justice Reform Call Save the Date: Katal at 5 George Floyd and Rac…
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members of the black freedom project, a coalition of black organizers and advocates across new york state, and new york state legislators rally for the passage of the less is more act
Members of the Black Freedom Project, A Coalition of Black Organizers and Advocates Across New York State, and New York State Legislators Rally for the Passage of the Less Is More Act Contact:…
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PRESS RELEASE – MEMBERS OF THE BLACK FREEDOM PROJECT, A COALITION OF BLACK ORGANIZERS AND ADVOCATES ACROSS NEW YORK STATE, AND NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATORS RALLY FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE LESS IS MORE ACT
Members of the Black Freedom Project, A Coalition of Black Organizers and Advocates Across New York State, and New York State Legislators Rally for the Passage of the Less Is More Act Contact: Saye Jo…
