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HALT Solitary report static1.squarespace.com/static/62f15... released by Correctional Association of NY

We wish all in our community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, that begins this evening September 22nd, Shanah tovah!

Practical tips will be explored to promote the wellbeing for both staff and residents, in carceral conditions....to measuring success beyond recidivism rates, at the upcoming October 26 – 31, 2025, ICPA Conference, registration now open!

Following their weeklong advocacy events,
@freedomagendany.bsky.social has released an updated publication, Countdown to Closing Rikers Policy Brief. with ‘key next steps’ for New York City to follow through on the legal and moral obligation to close Rikers, by 2027

....as well as meditations on healing and recovery and poems by individuals currently or formerly in custody at Rikers" @thejerusalempost.bsky.social

“The Very Narrow Bridge: A Rikers Island Siddur”one-of-a-kind siddur, features bright colors, bold text and an amalgam of Hebrew, English, Russian and Ladino prayers...

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WEATHER. The heat wave in the city continues with a high of 91 today. See the full forecast at amsterdamnews.com/weather.

@worthrises.bsky.social previously reported to the FCC, an annual national cost of $500 million, borne by families. Stamps for tablet eMessaging, photos and VideoGrams must still be purchased.

The disproportionate financial burden, by loved ones, previously funding accounts for collect call rates as high as 24 cents per minute, will now be ended, as effective August 1st, calls will be free, enabling strengthening family bonds, especially for mothers with their children.

Congratulations, to all New York Public Schools and the Department of Correction program 63 high school graduates, a success story worthy of acknowledgement and praise, givien conditions while detained, as youths in Rikers Island, awaiting your cases to be adjudicated by the courts.

The @council.nyc.gov is “Set to Pass Bill Mandating Disclosure of Rikers Deaths”reports @thecity.nyc

NYS DOCCS has announced Bedford Hills C F visiting and family reunion program changes effective the week of July 14, 2025: doccs.ny.gov/visitation-u...

This week Mayor Adams and Speaker Adams Reached a 'Handshake Agreement' for an On-Time Fiscal Year 2026 Budget that will provide additional resources for Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) services and Reentry support ($32.4 million).

Congratulations, Class of 2025!!!

ROBERT BROOKS BLUEPRINT FOR JUSTICE & REFORM — Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus

~ Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus @https://bphacaucus.com/robert-brooks-blueprint-for-justice-reform?fbclid=IwY2xjawKwEYpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBkZnFXcndyTmRvRTdzZnA1AR4gv66J60pAK3BR4v9TWkaHDv-5vy80_H8dINMa48y_SQlMKDAZ5Ro63YZW8Q_aem_iP5AdBUI2tHFAsZwGiGpdA

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Joint Public Hearing: Safety of Persons in Custody, Transparency, and Accountability within State Correctional FacilitiesLegislative Office Building
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Outside Official Will Take Over Deadly Rikers Island Jail, Judge Orders

In a 77-page ruling Judge Swain orders ~ Outside Official Will Take Over Deadly Rikers Island Jail, www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/n...

Join the @cityharvestnyc.bsky.social team campaign! #WeAreCityHarvest

With the budget finally passed advocates are pushing for the Elder Parole bill, which would allow state prison incarcerated over 55 who have served more than 15 years of their sentence to apply for parole. The legislation has majority support in the state Senate.

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Join the May 20th, People's Campaign for Parole Justice, statewide grassroots coalition Parole Justice advocacy day in the New York State Capitol in Albany!

Read the latest Hudson Valley Living magazine ~ with our ad featuring our Host Family Summer Program ~ and register for our May 14th information session!

....for visitation oversight to monitor implementation, receive complaints, and ensure compliance.

As the NYS Assembly continues their extender budget hearing NY Senator Cordell Cleare introduced Senate Bill 7657 - Establishes a bill of rights for family members and visitors of incarcerated individuals including the establishment of an independent office

Social Impact Bond Project at Rikers Island Social Impact Bond Project at Rikers Island

Innovative Rikers program www.unesco.org/fr/dtc-finan... @unesco.org