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Release Aging People in Prison

‘The people left behind’: Advocates renew push to pass parole reform

January 24, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

By: Jacob Kaye, Queens Daily Eagle: Last year, Robert Webster was sitting in prison, facing the prospect of serving two more decades of his 50 year to life sentence. The Queens man had already served 34 years of that sentence, which he was given when he was 17 years old.

Read more‘The people left behind’: Advocates renew push to pass parole reform

Parole advocates pack NYS Capitol pressing lawmakers to pass reform

January 18, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

By: Mikhaela Singleton, ABC News10: More than a hundred people packing the Million-Dollar Staircase end-to-end Wednesday afternoon, hoping their voices will echo up to lawmakers.

Read moreParole advocates pack NYS Capitol pressing lawmakers to pass reform

Arrecia llamado a Albany para que aprueben reformas de libertad condicional para presos mayores y más reclusos elegibles

January 18, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

Por: Edwin Martínez, El Diario: Antiguos prisioneros, familiares de internos y líderes políticos se unieron en una manifestación en el Capitolio de Nueva York para exigir a la Legislatura que dé luz verde a un paquete de proyectos de ley para sacar a más presos de las cárceles

Read moreArrecia llamado a Albany para que aprueben reformas de libertad condicional para presos mayores y más reclusos elegibles

Advocates, lawmakers to honor formerly incarcerated in push for parole reforms

January 17, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

By: Dennis Slattery, NY Daily News: Formerly incarcerated New Yorkers who are now making a difference in their communities will be honored Wednesday as advocates and lawmakers push for parole reforms.

Read moreAdvocates, lawmakers to honor formerly incarcerated in push for parole reforms

As Hochul Makes New Promises in State of the State, Last Year’s Parole Pledge Is Still Waiting

January 11, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

By: Chris Gelardi and Sam Mellins, New York Focus: This time last year, Hochul promised to fully staff the parole board. But vacancies have only grown — and went unmentioned in this year’s agenda.

Read moreAs Hochul Makes New Promises in State of the State, Last Year’s Parole Pledge Is Still Waiting

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul grants clemency to 13 people, 1 year after promising to do so more often

December 22, 2022 by Melissa Tanis

By: Samantha Max, Gothamist: Gov. Kathy Hochul pardoned nine people and commuted the sentences of four others on Wednesday — a year after she last granted several New Yorkers clemency — and pledged to continue to do so “on an ongoing basis," despite having not done so for a year.

Read moreNY Gov. Kathy Hochul grants clemency to 13 people, 1 year after promising to do so more often

Over 25,000 People in Prison Await Decisions on Their Clemency Applications

December 19, 2022 by Melissa Tanis

By: Victoria Law, Truthout: Across the U.S., people in prison are hoping for compassion — and clemency — allowing them to rejoin their loved ones.

Read moreOver 25,000 People in Prison Await Decisions on Their Clemency Applications

Democrats Got Tough on Crime. Now There’s a Crisis of Aging Behind Bars.

December 10, 2022 by Melissa Tanis

By: Victoria Law, The Nation California and New York legislators are trying to undo the damage caused since the 1994 Crime Bill. But elder parole isn’t working as hoped. Rita …

Read moreDemocrats Got Tough on Crime. Now There’s a Crisis of Aging Behind Bars.

Albany again picks up parole reform bills

December 8, 2022 by Melissa Tanis

By: Jacob Kaye, Queens Daily Eagle

Read moreAlbany again picks up parole reform bills

Black, Hispanic people more often disciplined in NY prisons, Inspector General says

December 8, 2022 by Melissa Tanis

December 7, 2022: Eduardo Cuevas, lohud.

Read moreBlack, Hispanic people more often disciplined in NY prisons, Inspector General says

Advocates push for NY lawmakers to expand parole eligibility

December 8, 2022 by Melissa Tanis

Elise Kline, WENY, Erie News NOW

Read moreAdvocates push for NY lawmakers to expand parole eligibility

Senate committee considers bills that would end death by incarceration

December 7, 2022 by Melissa Tanis

December 7, 2022: Raga Justin, Times Union

Read moreSenate committee considers bills that would end death by incarceration
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