Press Release

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  June 10, 2026 The Fortune Society

  The Fortune Society Responds to New York State Budget and Close of Legislative Session

  Following the close of the New York State legislative session, The Fortune Society today acknowledged important progress in the FY 2027 State Budget and legislative session, while underscoring the need for continued action to support people impacted by the criminal legal system, strengthen communities, and advance public safety through proven, community-based solutions.

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  June 03, 2026 Legal Action Center

  LAC Applauds NYS’ Passage of Lifesaving Transitional Reentry Health Act

  After years of advocacy, Legal Action Center (LAC), along with other advocates across New York State, celebrates passage of the Transitional Reentry Health Act (S614B/A269A). This landmark legislation sponsored by Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblymember Amy Paulin will help ensure New Yorkers returning home from incarceration have access to health coverage and care during the critical reentry period when they need it most.

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  May 20, 2026 The Fortune Society

  John Jay Launches Partnership to Deliver On-Demand Mental Health Services at Brooklyn Criminal Court

  From Punishment to Public Health (P2PH) at John Jay College is partnering with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) and The Fortune Society to provide on-demand mental health and wraparound services to individuals at the Brooklyn Criminal Court.

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  May 07, 2026 City of New York Office of the Mayor

  Mayor Mamdani Invests $12 Million To Expand Peer-Led Substance-Use Recovery Services Across New York City

  Funding Will Help Community Organizations Hire 500 Additional Peer Specialists and Expand Outreach Citywide

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  February 03, 2026 The Fortune Society

  The Fortune Society Appoints Rob DeLeon as Interim President and CEO

  The Fortune Society’s Board of Directors today announced that Deputy CEO Rob DeLeon has been appointed Interim President and CEO, as current leader Stanley Richards steps into a new role as New York City’s next Commissioner of the Department of Correction on February 16. 

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  January 31, 2026 NYC Mayor's Office

  MAYOR MAMDANI ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS, INCLUDING COMMISSIONERS FOR HEALTH AND CORRECTION

  Mamdani appoints Stanley Richards to lead Department of Correction, the first formerly incarcerated individual to lead the agency in city history

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