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November 05, 2019Landmark Settlement of Lawsuit Establishing National Precedent That Advocacy Organization Can Challenge Private Landlords’ Blanket Ban on Renting Apartments to People with Criminal Records
The Fortune Society announced today a precedent-setting settlement of a landmark federal civil rights case allowing advocacy groups to bring lawsuits against private landlords who impose blanket bans on renting apartments to people with criminal records.
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November 05, 2019 Daily News
Queens landlord will pay $1 million for denying apartments to previously incarcerated tenants
In a settlement reached with Fortune, the landlord of Sand Castle apartment complex will pay $1 million for banning residents with criminal records. This is one of the largest settlements in history purporting violations of the Fair Housing Act for disproportionate impact against black and Hispanic people, and will pave the way for advocacy groups to bring similar lawsuits.
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November 05, 2019 QNS
Fortune Society prevails in lawsuit against Far Rockaway landlord who allegedly refused to rent to people with criminal records
The Fortune Society in Long Island City announced a precedent-setting settlement of a landmark federal civil rights case allowing advocacy groups to bring lawsuits against private lawsuits against private landlords who impose blanket bans on renting apartments to people with criminal records.
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November 04, 2019 Bronx Times
Bronx Pro Group partners with United Methodist City Society
Thanks to the Bronx Pro Group and United Methodist City Society, a former church site is becoming a residence for formerly homeless seniors and include 57 supportive apartments for those who are justice involved. Fortune looks forward to operating a social services space in the building, which will include counseling, case management, and peer support.
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November 01, 2019 Patch
The Fortune Society Hosts ‘Hope & Justice Gala’
At The Fortune Society's annual Hope and Justice gala held on October 29th, we raised a record-breaking $1.67 million to support our services and honored three powerful advocates for criminal justice reform.
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