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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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  August 16, 2023 Bronx Times

  Fortune Society gets $500K in NYC housing discrimination lawsuit settlement

  The Fortune Society has made what some would call a “fortune” from a housing discrimination lawsuit settlement this week with a $500,000 payout.

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  August 10, 2023 The Fortune Society

  Statement on the Federal Court Hearing in Nunez and Receivership

  President and CEO JoAnne Page's statement following yesterday's federal court hearing in Nunez litigation.

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• August 07, 2023 Gothamist

  Number of Rikers correction officers drops under Adams, but still about 3 times the national average

  The number of correction officers staffing New York City’s jails has dipped sharply under Mayor Eric Adams, even as the number of detainees has risen, according to city data.

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  August 03, 2023 The City of New York

  Mayor Adams, Civic Engagement Commission Announce Results of “The People’s Money,” Citywide Participatory Budgeting Vote

  $5 Million Will Fund 46 Projects to Address Community Needs

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