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Advocates have been calling for vaccine access in the state’s prisons and jails since December. A Supreme Court Judge ruled Monday that the state’s decision to expand eligibility to others…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Feb 2021

Health Justice

NY’s Prisons & Jails Are ‘Hotbeds’ for COVID-19, Advocates Say in Call for Full Vaccine Access

Earlier this month, the state began vaccinating incarcerated people 65 and older. But advocates, as well as local officials who run the city’s jails, want eligibility expanded to include all…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Feb 2021

Comunidades de habla hispana Health Justice

Empieza vacunación contra COVID-19 en cárcel condado de Hudson, pero la mitad de los detenidos por ICE se negaron

La mitad de los detenidos se negó a recibir la vacuna y dicen que no se les dio información, el director de la cárcel dice que se ha dado información.

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jan 2021

Comunidades de habla hispana Justice

La huelga de hambre continúa en la cárcel del condado de Hudson

Tanto los grupos de defensores de detenidos en ICE como abogados de los inmigrantes en huelga de hambre detenidos en las cárceles de Nueva Jersey alegan que los detenidos están…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Dec 2020

Government Justice News

When Will New York Vaccinate People in Prisons and Jails?

While the governor’s draft vaccination plan includes those in congregate settings in its second phase for vaccines, it doesn’t specifically refer to people in jails and prisons. That lack of…

ByNicole Javorsky 0Comments

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Dec 2020

Health Justice News

Climbing Jail Population and Second COVID Wave Renews Push to Release NYers Behind Bars

The number of people in New York City jails has increased in recent months, reversing progress made earlier in the pandemic to reduce the jail population—and heightening advocates’ concerns about…

ByNicole Javorsky 2Comments

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Dec 2020

Government Justice Resources

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

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…

ByRoshan Abraham 5Comments

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Sep 2020

Housing and Homelessness Justice

Chinatown Jail Plan Halted By Court

Although the city is set to appeal, members of Neighbors United Below Canal said they believe the final victory belongs to the community.

ByLotus Chau for Sing Tao Daily 0Comments

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Sep 2020

Government Justice

Snags in Cuomo’s Bid to Restore Parolees’ Voting Rights

Under conditional pardons the governor began issuing in 2018, more than 60,000 people on parole had their voting rights restored. But only a few thousand have registered to vote, and…

ByRoshan Abraham 0Comments

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Aug 2020

Health Opinion

Opinion: Religious Leaders Call to Release People Facing COVID Risks from Prisons & Jails

‘As people of faith, it is our moral duty to speak up for incarcerated people and their families. We call upon the governor and the New York State legislature to…

ByBarat Ellman 0Comments

Court Ruling Forces State to Offer COVID-19 Vaccines to All Incarcerated NYers

NY’s Prisons & Jails Are ‘Hotbeds’ for COVID-19, Advocates Say in Call for Full Vaccine Access

Empieza vacunación contra COVID-19 en cárcel condado de Hudson, pero la mitad de los detenidos por ICE se negaron

La huelga de hambre continúa en la cárcel del condado de Hudson

When Will New York Vaccinate People in Prisons and Jails?

Climbing Jail Population and Second COVID Wave Renews Push to Release NYers Behind Bars

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

Chinatown Jail Plan Halted By Court

Snags in Cuomo’s Bid to Restore Parolees’ Voting Rights

Opinion: Religious Leaders Call to Release People Facing COVID Risks from Prisons & Jails

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