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  March 24, 2023 David Rothenberg

  Out on a Limb

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  March 23, 2023 The Fortune Society

  TESTIMONY OF THE FORTUNE SOCIETY: Rikers Island and the delayed timeline of its closure

  To ensure there is adherence to the plan to close Rikers on schedule under the Points of Agreement and investments are made to address much needed services for people impacted by being on and released from Rikers Island.

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  March 22, 2023 The Fortune Society

  New York Council Member Althea Stevens, The Fortune Society, Community Board 3 Issue Statement on Cancellation of 1209 Washington Avenue as Men’s Re-Entry Facility

  A planned press conference to address the issue has been canceled as a result of The Fortune Society’s decision not to move forward with the project out of respect for the wishes of community members.

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  March 22, 2023 Spectrum News NY1

  Former DOC deputy commissioner talks future of Rikers Island

  The deadline to close Rikers Island and open borough-based jails is coming up in less than five years, but with officials pointing to a rise in jail population, Mayor Eric Adams and his administration are casting doubt that this plan will happen in time.

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  March 21, 2023 The Fortune Society

  The Fortune Society Awarded in State’s Third Round of Buildings of Excellence Competition

  Competition Highlights Model Projects to Bring Low-to Zero Carbon Multifamily Buildings to Scale in New York State

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