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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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Third Death at Rikers in Last Two Weeks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 4, 2025 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: yonah@katalcenter.org • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY Third Death at Rike…
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Katal New York Update — September 4, 2025
In this issue: -The Death Toll Soars at Rikers, 3 Deaths in Less Than Two Weeks -September NY Statewide Criminal Justice Reform Call -Weekly Pro-Democracy Phone Zaps -Quotes of the Week
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Second Death at Rikers in a Week, At Least the 11th Death in DOC Custody this Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, August 31, 2025 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: yonah@katalcenter.org • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY Second Death at Rikers in a…
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Another Person Dies on Rikers, At Least 10th Death in DOC Custody this Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 25, 2025 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: yonah@katalcenter.org • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY Another Person Died on…
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Katal New York Update — August 21, 2025
In this issue: -Tonight, 8/21: Freedom Sounds at Nowadays -Receivership Info-session! -Weekly Pro-Democracy Phone Zaps -We’re Back: September NY Statewide Criminal Justice Reform Call -Quotes of the…
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Katal New York Update — August 8, 2025
In this issue: -Receivership Info-session! -Brownsville African Heritage Festival -Joint Weekly Pro-Democracy Phone Zaps -Quotes of the Week
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Katal New York Update — July 24th, 2025
In this issue: -42nd Death in DOC custody! Governor Hochul signed the Corrections Omnibus Bill into law! -Women and Wellness Event -Weekly Pro-Democracy Phone Zaps -Quotes of the Week
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Today, Another Person Died in DOC Custody, At Least the 9th Death this Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: yonah@katalcenter.org • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY Today, Another Person Died in…
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Katal New York Update — July 10, 2025
In this issue: – Governor Hochul must sign the Corrections Omnibus Bill into law! – 41st Death in DOC custody – Shut Rikers Tees – Weekly Pro-Democracy Phone Zaps – Quotes of the Week
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Another Person Died in DOC Custody, At Least the 8th Death this Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: yonah@katalcenter.org • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY Today, Another Person Died in…
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NYC Mayor, City Council Pass FY2026 Budget That Fails to Advance Plans to Shut Down Rikers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: yonah@katalcenter.org • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY NYC Mayor, City Council Pass FY…
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Katal New York Update — June 27, 2025
In this issue: – Horrific Deaths at Rikers in an Hour Span – Gov Hochul Needs to Sign the SCOC Bill! – Weekly Pro-Democracy Phone Zaps – Quotes of the Week
