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  March 11, 2022 The Fortune Society

  Statement on The Seeding Opportunity

  The Fortune Society applauds Governor Hochul’s action to grant priority for cannabis retail licenses to people with marijuana convictions, and their family members.

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  February 28, 2022

  FORTUNE SOCIETY STATEMENT ON DEANNA LOGAN APPOINTMENT TO LEAD MAYOR’S OFFICE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE 

  Stanley Richards, Deputy CEO of The Fortune Society (Fortune), issued the following statement today about New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ appointment of Deanna Logan as the next director of the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ).

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  February 03, 2022 The Fortune Society

  STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S $100M PLANS FOR NEW CRISIS STABILIZATION CENTERS

  The Fortune Society applauds Governor Hochul for responding to our state’s mental health and gun violence crisis with community-based solutions.

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  February 02, 2022 The Fortune Society

  STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT TO NYC ON THURSDAY

  The Fortune Society today issued the following statement about President Joe Biden's visit to New York City to meet with Mayor Eric Adams to discuss how to address gun violence.

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  January 26, 2022 The Fortune Society

  The Fortune Society Statement on Passing of Second NYPD Officer

  The Fortune Society issued the following statement today in the aftermath of a second Police Officer with the New York City Police Department passing away after being shot in the Bronx last week.

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  January 25, 2022 The Fortune Society

  Statement on Mayor Eric Adams’ Blueprint to End Gun Violence

  The Fortune Society stands ready to collaborate with Mayor Adams on smart, effective, and holistic ways to reduce gun violence.

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