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In New York, Few Resources for Solitary Confinement Survivors After Prison

By Roshan Abraham | December 14, 2020

Those who’ve experienced solitary confinement report lasting and debilitating effects from the isolation, and struggle to find programs to help them cope after release. At the same time, New York is still isolating people in prisons.

Manhattan District Attorney's race

DA Hopeful Plans to Use Forfeiture Money to Fund Mental Health Services

By Jarrett Murphy | November 24, 2020

Janos Marton’s plan would pump $50 million a year to community-based providers in hopes of keeping people with mental illness out of police cars, courthouse lockups and jail cells.

Homelessness

Opinion: Ping-Pong is a Competitive Sport, Not a Way to Treat the Unhomed

By Ruth Messinger | November 19, 2020

‘We are not a gated community—we welcome everyone from all different backgrounds, colors and faiths. Living through the pandemic here has only underscored that reality, and it’s why I’ve been fighting to keep the un-homed residents of the Lucerne Hotel here on the Upper West Side.’

Age Justice

City Council Gearing Up to Combat Age Discrimination

By Jarrett Murphy | November 19, 2020

A suite of new laws will aim to increase awareness, strengthen enforcement and coordinate services for seniors looking to stay in or rejoin the workforce.

Voices of New York

Cops Say Unlicensed Buses Have Become Hotbed for Gun Trafficking

By Rong Xiaoqing | November 18, 2020

The Brooklyn DA recently announced the latest in several busts involving unregulated bus companies operating in Chinatown.

NYC Housing

Opinion: NYC Must Do More to Reverse Racial Segregation, Starting With Housing

By Rafael Salamanca | November 18, 2020

‘The Where We Live NYC Plan thankfully moves beyond the simplistic supply-side diagnosis and acknowledges the legacy of systemic racism. However, the plan needs to put forth bold and specific commitments to change business as usual. We can learn from other cities that have gone much further.’

Opinion

Opinion: NYPD Presence at the Polls Undermines Democracy

By Ronnette A. Cox | November 13, 2020

‘Voters at multiple poll sites across the city reported a higher, more visible police presence, leading to an unnecessarily intimidating voting experience for some. All of these unnecessary—and some illegal—actions by NYPD officers undermine democracy.’

Immigration

‘Joy Mixed With Caution’ as Immigrants Push Biden to Keep Promises

By Fernando Martínez for El Diario | November 11, 2020

The coalition pointed out that a Democratic government in the White House does not necessarily mean less pressure against undocumented people.

public art

Subway Art Campaign Tackles Anti-Asian Bias During COVID-19

By Nicole Javorsky | November 10, 2020

From the start of the city’s coronavirus crisis in February 2020, the city’s Commission on Human Rights received more than 566 reports of discrimination, harassment, and bias related to COVID-19, 184 of which were anti-Asian in nature.

Age Justice

DA Hopeful Calls for Cracking Down on Elder Scams—and Failing Nursing Homes

By Jarrett Murphy | November 10, 2020

Lucy Lang says prosecutors have a role advocating for better oversight of long-term care facilities, and pursuing those who harm the elderly.

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