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The Fulton Correctional Facility was shuttered in 2011 and transformed into transitional housing for formerly incarcerated men. The program is now helping them find jobs, permanent homes, and second chances.

ByPatrick Spauster 0Comments

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Oct 2025

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion

Opinion: What Happens When Reentry Starts with Housing?

“Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are released from prison. Too many step back into society with nowhere to go.”

ByMolly Wasow Park

ByJonathan Monsalve 0Comments

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Mar 2023

Government Health Justice Opinion

Opinion: Bringing Fresh Produce to New York’s Correctional Facilities

“The high rates of health issues mentioned in carceral settings are a health equity issue likely resulting, at least in part, from the low accessibility of fresh produce and poor…

ByIsabel Slingerland

ByRobert Fullilove 0Comments

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May 2022

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: How States Can Help Incarcerated Mothers Stay Connected to Their Kids

“We must demand systemic changes to ensure that incarcerated mothers have the opportunity to be part of their kids’ lives. Not just during Mother’s Day, but all year round.”

ByIrina Fanarraga 0Comments

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Apr 2022

Government Justice

Manhattan DA Launches Application Process to Root Out Wrongful Convictions

Those convicted of a crime prosecuted by the Manhattan District Attorney can apply to have their closed case reviewed by the new Post-Conviction Justice Unit (PCJU), what reform-minded DA Alvin…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Apr 2022

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Defendants Living with Mental Illness Need Treatment, Not Jail

“More than half of Rikers inmates are affected by mental illness and almost 17 percent have a serious mental health diagnosis. Yet throughout New York State, there are 30 mental…

ByMatt Kudish

ByMargaret Byrne

ByAlexa James 1Comment

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Oct 2021

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: I’m Writing This From Rikers Island. I Hope You Get the Help I Didn’t

‘I’m telling my story in the hope that fewer people like me, struggling with drug use and mental health issues, end up in here. I am writing to ask the…

ByJiovani Sanchez 2Comments

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Feb 2021

Health Immigration Justice News

COVID-19 Vaccination Begins in Hudson County Jail, But Half of ICE Detainees Refused

Half of the detainees refused to receive the vaccine, with some complaining that they were not given any information about the shot they were offered.

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jan 2021

Justice News

City Officials Push State to Greenlight Vaccinations for New Yorkers in Jails

So far, New York State has allowed the city to administer the vaccine only to the highest-risk patients behind bars, only about 100 people as of last week, according to…