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  May 17, 2017 Macy's Criminal History Discrimination

  Discrimination charge filed by The Fortune Society against Macy’s in background check dispute

  On May 15, 2017, Outten & Golden LLP filed an Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (“EEOC”) charge on behalf of The Fortune Society (“Fortune”) against Macy’s, Inc. (“Macy’s”), alleging that the retailer’s criminal background check policies and practices used to screen job applicants results in discrimination in violation of federal and local laws.

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  May 16, 2017 Queens Residents Call on Mayor to Fund English Classes

  Queens residents call on Mayor to fund English classes

  With anti-immigrant sentiment and hate crimes on the rise throughout the country, New York City has been at the forefront of cities declaring themselves to be “sanctuaries” for immigrants of all statuses.

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  May 12, 2017 Statement from The Fortune Society in reaction to the retirement of Commissioner Joseph Aponte

  Statement from The Fortune Society in reaction to the retirement of Commissioner Joseph Aponte

  JoAnne Page, President and CEO of The Fortune Society, issued a statement in reaction to the retirement of Commissioner Joseph Ponte.

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  May 08, 2017 The University of Denver

  David Rothenberg, Founder of The Fortune Society, honored by University of Denver with Lifetime Achievement Award

  The University of Denver Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences has honored David Rothenberg, founder of The Fortune Society, with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as a criminal justice advocate over the past 50 years.

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  April 01, 2017 The Fortune Society

  Statement from The Fortune Society on the decision to close Rikers Island

  The Fortune Society fully supports Judge Lippman’s recommendations and the decision by the Mayor and Speaker to close Rikers Island.

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  March 15, 2017 NYC Gov

  Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, Department of Health announce successful rollout of “Justice-Involved Supportive Housing” program stabilizing individuals who frequently cycle through jail and shelter

  The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced that 97 individuals in New York City who most frequently cycled through jail on low-level charges, stayed in City shelters, and struggled with behavioral health needs have been connected to permanent supportive housing.

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