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  September 05, 2023 The Village View

  Towards a More-Fortunate Society

  It had become apparent that the demands were too great for him to continue both as a full-time publicist on The Great White Way while also managing the needs of a start-up nonprofit serving society's cast-aways. For most people the decision would be obvious-for David, it was too...

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  September 01, 2023 New York Theater

  The Tempest Review

  In his introductory remarks before the performance and in his program note, Public Theater artistic director Oscar Eustis was effusive in his praise of the ensemble — how they work side by side with the professional cast, range in age from five to 80, and come from eight community organizations, such as Domestic Workers United, and The Fortune Society, an organization for the formerly incarcerated.

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  September 01, 2023 New York Nonprofit Media

  Advocates and local elected officials launch countdown to close Rikers

  Mayor Eric Adams’ administration was called on to comply with a legal mandate of closing the troubled jail complex in 2027.

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  August 30, 2023 Spectrum News NY1

  Manhattan councilwoman discusses Rikers Island plan

  Mayor Eric Adams called on the City Council Tuesday to revisit the plan to close Rikers Island.

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  August 21, 2023 The Grio

  NYC nonprofit awarded $500K after housing firm admits discriminating against formerly incarcerated people

  JoAnne Page, president and CEO of the Fortune Society, called the settlement a victory for the nonprofit, the city, and "anyone with prior criminal justice involvement who is seeking housing."

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