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  May 18, 2017 Associated Press

  Nonprofit: Macy’s criminal background checks discriminate

  A nonprofit organization that helps [formerly incarcerated individuals] says Macy's criminal background check policies used to screen job applicants violates federal discrimination laws.

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  May 17, 2017 Macy's Criminal History Discrimination

  Discrimination charge filed by The Fortune Society against Macy’s in background check dispute

  On May 15, 2017, Outten & Golden LLP filed an Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (“EEOC”) charge on behalf of The Fortune Society (“Fortune”) against Macy’s, Inc. (“Macy’s”), alleging that the retailer’s criminal background check policies and practices used to screen job applicants results in discrimination in violation of federal and local laws.

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  May 16, 2017 Queens Residents Call on Mayor to Fund English Classes

  Queens residents call on Mayor to fund English classes

  With anti-immigrant sentiment and hate crimes on the rise throughout the country, New York City has been at the forefront of cities declaring themselves to be “sanctuaries” for immigrants of all statuses.

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  May 16, 2017 Miltech

  EPA provides $200,000 for green job training in New York City

  Illustrating its strong commitment to improving the environment and investing in the economic health of communities, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today awarded a $200,000 grant to The Fortune Society, Inc., to help fund the organization’s program to train formerly incarcerated people in environmental jobs.

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  May 12, 2017 Statement from The Fortune Society in reaction to the retirement of Commissioner Joseph Aponte

  Statement from The Fortune Society in reaction to the retirement of Commissioner Joseph Aponte

  JoAnne Page, President and CEO of The Fortune Society, issued a statement in reaction to the retirement of Commissioner Joseph Ponte.

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