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Following the close of the New York State legislative session, The Fortune Society today acknowledged important progress in the FY 2027 State Budget and legislative session, while underscoring the need for continued action to support people impacted by the criminal legal system, strengthen communities, and advance public safety through proven, community-based solutions.
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After years of advocacy, Legal Action Center (LAC), along with other advocates across New York State, celebrates passage of the Transitional Reentry Health Act (S614B/A269A). This landmark legislation sponsored by Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblymember Amy Paulin will help ensure New Yorkers returning home from incarceration have access to health coverage and care during the critical reentry period when they need it most.
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In the past week, two more people have died at Rikers Island within less than 24 hours of one another.
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From Punishment to Public Health (P2PH) at John Jay College is partnering with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) and The Fortune Society to provide on-demand mental health and wraparound services to individuals at the Brooklyn Criminal Court.
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Funding Will Help Community Organizations Hire 500 Additional Peer Specialists and Expand Outreach Citywide
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