On March 6th, 2017, an internal memo was issued by Anthony Annucci, Acting Commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), announcing potential policy changes…
RE: CONSOLIDATED CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT FACILITY DRAFT EIR COMMENTS December 18, 2017 Dear Chief Executive Office, The below is a joint statement of public comment in response to the Draft Environmental…
Herman has been to the New York State Parole Board seven times and has been denied seven times. Read more to learn why supporters think Herman’s eighth parole attempt, coming…
PEOPLE’S REPORT BACK: DECEMBER RIKERS OVERSIGHT HEARING Momentum and political pressure have been steadily building towards shutting down Rikers Island and on Monday, December 4, the New York City Council…
The demand for abolition is high, and we need you to help us meet the call! We are aiming to raise $45,000 this month. Can you make a gift of$15,…
Dear Friends,It has been a year of heightened energy, movement building, and struggle, and we want to thank you for standing alongside us in strengthening the movement for liberation and…
Plan for Increased Police Patrols Downtown Announced at Private Meeting in Response to Businesses Interests On Tuesday, November 21st, during an invite-only meeting at Portland City Hall that included Portland…
Originally published by Gotham Gazette, November 30th, 2017 Due to the work many have done to illuminate the dehumanization and torture rampant on Rikers Island, city officials are finally proposing…