News Article

• 

  October 18, 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.

  READ MORE
• 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.

  READ MORE

• 

  October 18, 2026

  NYers rally for Fair Chance Housing Act

  The passage of the Clean Slate Act, which works to automatically seal people’s conviction records after a certain time period, earlier this year was just the tip of the iceberg for criminal justice advocates. They are determined to fight discrimination against formerly incarcerated New Yorkers on all fronts—especially housing.

  READ MORE

• 

  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

  READ MORE

• 

  July 31, 2023 The Washington Post

  Licensing barriers keep people with criminal records from education and training

  Nearly 14,000 laws and regulations can restrict people who have been convicted or even just arrested from getting professional licenses

  READ MORE

• 

  July 18, 2023 Legal Action Center

  Advocates Praise US DOJ for Bringing Contempt Charges Against NYC DOC Over Conditions on Rikers Island and Push for Its Permanent Closure

  U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced the intention of his office to pursue contempt proceedings against Rikers Island for numerous human rights violations as well as seek federal receivership of the jail.

  READ MORE