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August 24, 2021 Buzzfeed NewsFormerly Incarcerated People Shared What It’s Like To Readjust To Society After Prison
Formerly incarcerated people often say that prison follows you long after you’ve left. It’s an ecosystem predicated on survival, and the more time one serves, the more deeply ingrained the prison social construct becomes.
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August 24, 2021 Gotham Gazette
City Struggles to Boost Vaccinations in Far Rockaway, Where Rates Are Lowest
Despite pouring tens of millions of dollars into "credible messengers," targeted outreach, pop-up and in-home vaccination sites, and door-to-door canvassing, New York City health officials have struggled to boost covid vaccination in some historically underserved and overlooked neighborhoods.
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August 12, 2021 Bird Cities BlogAs Scooters Launch in New York City, Bird Focuses on Key Commitments
On Tuesday, August 17, shared scooters will officially launch in The Bronx, and with them comes the promise that these micromobility services will benefit the diverse transportation needs of the borough’s millions of residents and annual visitors.
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August 03, 2021 WBAI RadioAndre Ward on WBAI Radio for Fair Chance for Housing
Andre Ward, an activist with Fair Chance for Housing, joined Vajra Kilgour for a discussion of Intro #2047-2020, which would sharply limit the use of background checks to discriminate against people with criminal records.
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August 02, 2021 City Limits
NY Prison Arts and Reentry Programs Persist Throughout Pandemic
For many behind bars, art remained an important outlet that allowed them to express their feelings on the impact of the pandemic, and draw attention to their plight.
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