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  October 09, 2018 Times Ledger

  Lancman leads Hearing to Examine ‘Cost of Justice’ in Criminal Cases

  The Committee on the Justice System, chaired by City Councilman Rory Lancman, held an oversight hearing Sept. 27 to examine the “cost of justice” in criminal cases. The hearing included testimony by Khalil Cumberbatch, Fortune AVP of Policy.

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  October 08, 2018 City & State New York

  The 2018 Nonprofit Power 50

  Behind the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors is a roster of figures who are ensuring the delivery of services, exploring innovative solutions and influencing public policy. This special feature recognizes 50 nonprofit leaders who are key players in the world of New York politics and government, including Fortune President & CEO, JoAnne Page.

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  September 28, 2018 New York Times

  7 Key Questions as New York Moves Teenagers Out of Rikers

  The city must move 16- and 17-year-old detainees from Rikers Island jails starting Oct. 1, but with much still to do advocates and union leaders wonder if the city will make it.

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  September 19, 2018 The Uptowner

  New York [Residents on Parole] Are Registering To Vote, But Not Without Challenges

  Executive Order 181 opened the door for about 35,000 New York residents currently on parole for felony convictions to register, the governor’s office has said. Yet many are encountering obstacles as the October 12 deadline looms.

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  September 20, 2018 Politico

  Single Adults in Homeless Shelters are On the Rise

  The number of single adults in NYC shelters continues to reach record highs almost every month. Providers and advocates cited factors such as including a housing plan that isn’t focused enough on homeless people, insufficient supportive housing, and a failure to adequately plan for people leaving prisons and jails.

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  September 19, 2018 Think Progress

  Understanding New York City’s Proposal to Close Rikers and Open New Jails

  NYC is moving forward with a proposal to instate four new jails as part of a longterm goal of closing Rikers Island for good. Stanley Richards, Executive Vice President, discusses how the city can engage the neighboring communities to best support these new facilities.

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