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  March 20, 2018 Observer

  The Best Public Art Opening in New York City This Spring

  “Bring Down the Walls,” an art project produced by Creative Time in collaboration with artist Phil Collins and The Fortune Society, encompasses public programs that include everything from workshops, discussions, and classes on the jail system during the day, to a fully formed club scene at night.

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  March 08, 2018 Astoria Patch

  [Individuals With Justice Involvement] Open Black History Pop-Up Museum In Long Island City

  A new pop-up African American History museum at The Fortune Society's Long Island City headquarters features exhibits entirely researched, created and installed by students in Fortune's pre-GED program.

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  March 05, 2018 ABA Journal

  Fordham A2J Initiative Gets Students Inside Infamous Rikers Island

  Fordham University School of Law's A2J Initiative engages students in a variety of programs to expose them to the criminal justice system and help ensure greater access to justice. One of the initiative’s most recent programs was a Feb. 20 panel discussion moderated by 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley about the impending closure of Rikers.

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  March 05, 2018 New York Daily News

  [Individuals Released From NYC Jails] Leave $3M in Commissary Accounts, Are Not Offered Refunds

  Approximately 180,000 people released from city jails have left funds - totaling $3.5 million - in their commissary accounts, and these facilities have done nothing to actively refund the money.

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  March 03, 2018 Times Union

  Letter: Governor Understands Reason Not to List Names

  The Fortune Society fully supports Governor Cuomo's decision to protect the identities of the 140 people he pardoned in 2016 and 2017. Here are further thoughts about the issue from JoAnne Page, President and CEO.

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  February 12, 2018 Circa

  He Spent 10 Years in Prison. Now, He Has a Job

  Asa Sparkes was arrested when he was 22 years old. After spending a decade incarcerated, he sought out The Fortune Society.

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