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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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  August 21, 2023 National Institute of Justice

  The Importance of Inclusive Research

  How Engaging People Closest to the Issue Makes for Better Science and Greater Impact

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  August 17, 2023 Patch

  Fortune Society Secures $500K From iAfford

  "This resolution is a win not only for Fortune, but also for the City and for anyone with prior criminal justice involvement."

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  August 16, 2023 The Fortune Society

  THE FORTUNE SOCIETY SECURES HALF MILLION DOLLARS IN COURT CASE AGAINST iAFFORD FOR BARRING PEOPLE WITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE HISTORY FROM ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NEW YORK CITY

  The Fortune Society today announced that a federal district court has directed entry of judgment against iAfford NY, LLC in the amount of $500,000 in Fortune’s case alleging that iAfford excluded people with prior criminal justice involvement from accessing affordable housing units in its New York City portfolio, which disproportionately disqualified Black and Latino applicants.

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