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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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Manager, Advocacy & Communications
Manager, Advocacy & Communications Classification: Exempt · Work Capacity: Full-Time · Location: Brooklyn, NY · Compensation: $68,000–75,000 About Us Katal develops intergenerational leadersh…
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RELEASE: NYC’s Legal Deadline to Close the Rikers Island Jail Complex Is One Year Away on August 31st, 2027
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 31, 2026 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: yonah@katalcenter.org • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY NYC’s Legal Deadline…
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Katal New York Update — August 28, 2026
In this issue: – NYC Election Defense Training Co-Leadership Training – Wednesday, September 2nd: International Overdose Action Day – Thursday, September 10th: Statewide Criminal Justice Reform – Deat…
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RELEASE: Another Incarcerated Person Dies at Rikers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: yonah@katalcenter.org • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY Another Incarcerated Person…
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Second Rikers-System Death in a Week Strikes 41-Year-Old at Davoren Center
A 41-year-old detainee died early Tuesday morning at the Robert N. Davoren Center on Rikers Island after suffering a medical emergency during a corrections officer’s tour, marking the second dea…
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RELEASE: 6th Incarcerated Person to Die in DOC Custody Under Mamdani
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: yonah@katalcenter.org • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY The 6th Incarcerated Perso…
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Katal New York Update — August 13, 2026
In this issue: – Wednesday, August 19th: Shut Rikers Meetings – The Upcoming Elections and the Fight for Democracy – Wednesday, September 2nd: International Overdose Action Day – Save the Date: Septem…
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Katal New York Update — July 30, 2026
In this issue: – Katal at 6th Annual Galaxy Leader Fellowship Gathering – Another Death in DOC Custody – Shut Rikers Member Meetings
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#RockReform10
Dismantling the Rockefeller Drug Laws: 10 Years Later Sharing Stories and Lessons from the Movement April 2019 This month marks the 10-year anniversary of New York State rolling back its draconian Roc…
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Another Tragic Death in DOC Custody
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, July 26, 2026 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: yonah@katalcenter.org • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY Another Tragic Death in DOC Cus…
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Katal New York Update — July 16, 2026
In this issue: – Supreme Court Rulings & Defending People’s Convention in DC – Good Trouble March & Rally This Friday, July 17th – Shut Rikers Member Meetings – #ShutRikers Canvassing at Libraries and…
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Katal New York Update — July 2, 2026
In this issue: – Supreme Court Rulings & Combating Authoritarianism – June Monthly SCOC Meeting – New York City Budget: No More Cops & Shut Rikers
