‘Those regular visits were like heartbeats, helping to sustain, energize and strengthen our relationship until, exactly 13 years later, the last prison in which Joe resided disappeared from view as…
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…
‘Rather than promote the pathways to success that fair and equitable employment offers for those with criminal justice histories, the current system bars opportunities at every turn.’
While about 20 percent of New York’s population have been tested for the coronavirus, just about 3.6 percent of people incarcerated in the state’s prisons have received tests.
‘Now is the time for the state legislature to pass HALT and for the governor to sign it into law. The mayor, City Council, and Board of Correction must go…
‘Maintaining social distance and staying healthy is impossible in antiquated and crowded prisons. Yet elected officials have turned a blind eye to this ongoing crisis.’
‘Arnie candidly wrote that he was convicted of a double homicide in Brooklyn. ‘I make no bones about it, I was a bad guy.’ He’ll first be eligible for…
