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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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Rikers can continue to be operated by NYC, judge rules
By: James Ford via InformNY.com LOWER MANHATTAN (PIX11) — A federal judge ruled at the close of the court day on Thursday that Rikers Island can continue to operate as it has for the last seven year…
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PRESS RELEASE – Rikers is in Crisis Rally 11.17.22
**PRESS RELEASE** November 17, 2022 Contact: Yonah Zeitz – 347-201-2768 | yonah@katalcenter.org, Follow online: #CutShutInvestNY #CloseRikers | @katalcenter People Impacted by Rikers…
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Rikers Crisis Demands Federal Receiver
By: Editorial Staff via Novonite Like a fire out of control, the crisis continues in New York City’s prison system, especially on Rikers Island. So far this year, 18 people have died in the city’s…
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Rikers Island to remain in NYC’s control
By: Sharon Crowley via FOX5 NEW YORK – New York City will, at least for now, retain control over Rikers Island thanks to a recent ruling. Lawyers representing a group of…
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With Rikers in Crisis after 18 Deaths this Year, Federal Takeover Possible
**MEDIA ADVISORY** November 15, 2022 Contact: Yonah Zeitz – 347-201-2768 yonah@katalcenter.org, Follow online: #CutShutInvestNY #CloseRikers | @katalcenter With Rikers in Crisis after 18 Dea…
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Katal New York Update- November 10, 2022
In this issue: -Close Rikers Rally: Thursday, Nov. 17th at 1:30pm -NY statewide 2022 General Elections Recap -Mark your calendars! November 29th is #GivingTuesday2022 -Quotes of the Week
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Katal Connecticut Update- November 3, 2022
In this issue: -Get Out the Vote: Nov. 8th -CT Statewide Call Recap -Save the Date: A Little Bit of Death VII -Quotes of the Week
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CT clinic expanding primary care access for people recently released from prison
By: Sujata Srinivasan via The CT Mirror The Transitions Clinic Network (TCN) in Connecticut, which provides health care to people recently released from prison, is expanding beyond New Haven…
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The Crisis on Rikers Continues– Another Person Dies at Notorious Jail Complex, the 18th This Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 31, 2022 Contact: Yonah Zeitz, yonah@katalcenter.org | (347) 201-2769 Follow on Twitter @KatalCenter | #CutShutInvestNY The Crisis on Rikers Continues– An…
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Statement: The #LessIsMoreNY Campaign Responds to Lies and Inaccuracies in Recent NY Post Article
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 31st, 2022 Contact: Yonah Zeitz, yonah@katalcenter.org | (347) 201-2768 Follow on Twitter @katalcenter #LessIsMoreNY The #LessIsMoreNY Campaign Responds to Lies a…
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Katal New York Update- October 27, 2022
In this issue: -Get Out the Vote: CJ Reform is on the Ballot! -Rikers in Crisis- Another Person Dies -Quotes of the Week
