By conservative estimates, advocates project more than 70 New Yorkers, disproportionately Black elders, will die in state prisons before lawmakers reconvene because of their inaction. In response, advocates and Lawmakers said the following…
New York – The New York State Legislature is ending its 2024 legislative session without passing the Elder Parole (S2423/A2035) and Fair & Timely Parole (S307/A162) bills, despite both bills having majority support in both houses. All available evidence shows formerly incarcerated older adults have the lowest recidivism rates, and have a unique ability to improve community safety upon release by mentoring young people and interrupting violence. By conservative estimates, advocates project more than 70 New Yorkers,…