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  March 13, 2018 WNET Thirteen

  Rikers: What’s Next? A Conversation

  In this video, Bill Moyers explores the costs, concerns and benefits of closing Rikers Island with a panel of experts that includes Stanley Richards, Executive Vice President of The Fortune Society.

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  March 08, 2018 Astoria Patch

  [Individuals With Justice Involvement] Open Black History Pop-Up Museum In Long Island City

  A new pop-up African American History museum at The Fortune Society's Long Island City headquarters features exhibits entirely researched, created and installed by students in Fortune's pre-GED program.

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  March 06, 2018 NY1

  Avoiding the Prison-To-Shelter Pipeline: A Path to Life on the Outside

  In this episode of NY1's "Inside City Hall", The Fortune Society President and CEO, JoAnne Page, discusses the housing issues faced by formerly incarcerated individuals rentering society.

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  March 06, 2018 The National Reentry Resource Center

  For the Record: A Podcast Featuring Candid Conversations about Criminal Record Clearance—Episode 1

  Khalil Cumberbatch, Associate Vice President of Policy, discusses his experiences living with a criminal record and receiving a gubernatorial pardon, as well as his current efforts as a criminal justice reform advocate and his vision for the future.

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  March 05, 2018 New York Daily News

  [Individuals Released From NYC Jails] Leave $3M in Commissary Accounts, Are Not Offered Refunds

  Approximately 180,000 people released from city jails have left funds - totaling $3.5 million - in their commissary accounts, and these facilities have done nothing to actively refund the money.

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