October 18, 2021: Press Release
Elder Parole Bill
NAACP’s Hazel Dukes calls on Gov. Hochul to back New York parole reforms
October 18, 2021: Denis Slattery, New York Daily News
NAACP’s Hazel Dukes calls on Gov. Hochul to back New York parole reformsRead More
New report on prison deaths comes as New York lawmakers push for reforms
October 15, 2021: Ashley Hupfl, WAMC Northeast Public Radio
New report on prison deaths comes as New York lawmakers push for reformsRead More
About 1,300 died in NY state prisons in the last decade, research shows
October 13, 2021: Tiffany Cusaac-Smith, lohud.
About 1,300 died in NY state prisons in the last decade, research showsRead More
More older New Yorkers dying in prison — even as overall deaths drop
October 12, 2021: Noah Goldberg, New York Daily News
More older New Yorkers dying in prison — even as overall deaths dropRead More
Report says New York State prison system has created ‘a new death penalty’
October 11, 2021: Gloria Pazmino, Spectrum NY1 Exclusive
Report says New York State prison system has created ‘a new death penalty’Read More
New York State’s New Death Penalty: The Death Toll of Mass Incarceration in a Post-Execution Era
October 2021: Center for Justice at Columbia University
Elderly prisoners pose little risk, so why won’t the state let some of them free?
October 2, 2021: The Editorial Board, Boston Globe
Elderly prisoners pose little risk, so why won’t the state let some of them free?Read More
Ending New York’s Love Affair with Life Sentences
September 20, 2021: Anthony Dixon, Gotham Gazette
50 years later, the struggle of Attica continues. New York must do better
September 9, 2021: Jose Saldaña, lohud.
50 years later, the struggle of Attica continues. New York must do betterRead More
A half-century after Attica, prisoners’ demands have not been met
September 8, 2021: Marvin Mayfield, New York Daily News
A half-century after Attica, prisoners’ demands have not been metRead More
THURSDAY, August 12, 2021, 5:30 pm • Remembering Val Gaiter vigil and rally for parole justice
Rallies at Governor Cuomo’s NYC office, the Governor’s Mansion in Albany, and Bedford Hills prison
5:30 pm, details and RSVP here
WEDNESDAY, August 4, 2021, 6:00pm • Vigil and Rally Honoring John MacKenzie
WEDNESDAY, August 4, 2021, 6:00 pm • John MacKenzie, who died in NY State prison five years ago after his 10th parole denial and more than 40 years in prison. He was a leader, a mentor, a widely and deeply loved elder. This vigil will memorialize John’s death and call for the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills, which would have prevented this tragedy. • RSVP HERE
WEDNESDAY, August 4, 2021, 6:00pm • Vigil and Rally Honoring John MacKenzieRead More
Parole advocates urge legislature to pass reform bills
September 1, 2021: Rachel Vick, Queens Daily Eagle
Parole advocates urge legislature to pass reform billsRead More
Advocates rally in Albany for parole reform bills
September 1, 2021: Kate Lisa, NNY360