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the new republic: imagining a world without prisons
Imagining a World Without Prisons On Thursday, the New York City Council will vote on shutting down the jails on Rikers Island. Should new ones replace them, or is it […]
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the city: what you need to know about the rikers replacement vote
What You Need to Know About the Rikers Replacement Vote BY RACHEL HOLLIDAY SMITH | OCT 16, 2019 When the City Council meets Thursday, it will cast a vote […]
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spectrum news ny1: nyc to propose banning construction of new jails on rikers island
NYC to Propose Banning Construction of New Jails on Rikers Island BY GLORIA PAZMINO | OCT. 09, 2019 The land Rikers Island was built on may never again house a […]
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new drug laws could worsen the opioid crisis. connecticut can do better.
New drug laws could worsen the opioid crisis. Connecticut can do better. By Kenyatta Thompson and Lorenzo Jones Last month, the Connecticut legislature ended its 2019 session with a package […]
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opinion: how new york is failing those left behind at rikers island
by Erin Corbett and Keith Brown Rikers, as usual, is in the news. From the calls for New York to move towards true decarceration by closing Rikers, to the heated public discourse […]
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hartford courant: inmate who overdose on fentanyl at hartford correctional center dies
By David Owens HARTFORD, CT: One of the four inmates at the Hartford Correctional Center who overdosed on fentanyl Thursday night has died, a correction department official said Tuesd…
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consider it: broken prison system
Posted on January 15, 2019 Hosted by journalist, Liz Plank, with political consultant, Shermichael Singleton. These political opposites will address the issues dividing our nation. Will Donald Trump b…
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release: new york groups & assemblymember mosley introduce nation’s most progressive legislation to reform new york’s antiquated parole system
Comprehensive Legislation Will Overhaul New York’s Parole System to Address Current Bias – Reducing Recidivism by Incentivizing Good Behavior and Early Release, Mandating Fair Hearings, Capping Vi…
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city & state: will cy vance redeem his reputation among liberals?
Will Cy Vance redeem his reputation among liberals? The Manhattan DA is making some reforms, but not all advocates are mollified. By ANDREW KESHNER | OCTOBER 4, 2018 For a [&he…
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times union: overdose awareness day, a call for wider access to addiction medicine, opioid antidote
Overdose Awareness Day, a call for wider access to addiction medicine, opioid antidote By Bethany Bump | August 31, 2018 ALBANY — “After we take a moment of silence,” […]
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nyn media: the latest from la nacional spanish benevolent society … sing for hope
The latest from La Nacional Spanish Benevolent Society … Sing for Hope Updates from nonprofits across New York state. By ZACH WILLIAMS | JUNE 5, 2018 Young musicians will…
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imprisoned invitations: prison reform in america
by Donna Hylton Last week, I traveled to the White House to participate in the Prison Reform Summit hosted by Jared Kushner and the White House Office of American Innovation. […]
