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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 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 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 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 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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  April 19, 2026

  Dismay Grows After City Budget Deal Axes Rikers Rehabilitation Programs

  The Fortune Society and five other outside organizations have conducted programs at Rikers since the early 1990s that help prepare incarcerated people to have a successful re-entry once they are released.

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