Mass Incarceration

VOCAL-NY Applauds Mayor Mamdani’s Commitment to End Solitary Confinement in City Jails

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CONTACT: Mariah McGough, mariah@vocal-ny.org  VOCAL-NY APPLAUDS MAYOR MAMDANI’S COMMITMENT TO END SOLITARY CONFINEMENT IN CITY JAILS VOCAL-NY Supports the Full Implementation of Local Law 42  NEW YORK – In response to news that Mayor Mamdani has committed to enacting Local Law 42 and ending solitary confinement in NYC jails. VOCAL-NY released the following statement, attributed […]

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2026 State Legislative Platform

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This legislative session opens under the shadow of severe federal cuts to housing, healthcare, and food assistance — decisions that will deepen inequality and worsen homelessness, overdose deaths, and poverty across New York. Meeting this moment requires more than opposing federal attacks; it demands bold, coordinated action to ensure housing, healthcare, economic security, and dignity

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Gov. Kathy Hochul Refuses to Address NYS Prisons Crisis, VOCAL-NY Demands Relief Through Executive Clemency

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CONTACT: Hassen Bashir, hassen@vocal-ny.org GOV. KATHY HOCHUL REFUSES TO ADDRESS NYS PRISONS CRISIS, VOCAL-NY DEMANDS RELIEF THROUGH EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY  NEW YORK  — This year, Governor Hochul has granted pardons to only 13 individuals while largely ignoring her executive power to commute lengthy sentences and provide greater relief through clemency to those suffering inside prisons. Prisons across the state remain

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Following Yet Another Death in NYC Jails, VOCAL-NY Demands Decarceration of Rikers and Compassionate Release for Sick Detainees

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CONTACT: Hassen Bashir, hassen@vocal-ny.org FOLLOWING YET ANOTHER DEATH IN NYC JAILS, VOCAL-NY DEMANDS DECARCERATION OF RIKERS AND COMPASSIONATE RELEASE FOR SICK DETAINEES NEW YORK — Following the death of Christian Collado on Wednesday, July 9 — the 41st reported death under Department of Corrections custody NYC jails since Mayor Adams took office — VOCAL-NY members and leaders demand change and accountability

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VOCAL-NY Demands Justice for Win Rozario; Calls for Accountability From NYPD for the Murder of a Young Man

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CONTACT: Hassen Bashir, hassen@vocal-ny.org VOCAL-NY DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR WIN ROZARIO; CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FROM NYPD FOR THE MURDER OF A YOUNG MAN Community Reiterates Calls for the Immediate Removal of NYPD from Mental Health Calls NEW YORK — Today, VOCAL-NY joined the family of Win Rozario – who was killed by the NYPD while experiencing a mental health crisis

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VOCAL-NY Condemns Suspension of HALT Act

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For Immediate Release:  Contact: Nick Encalada-Malinowski nick@vocal-ny.org VOCAL-NY Condemns Suspension of HALT Act The following statement is attributable to Roger Clark, VOCAL-NY Community Leader.  “After an illegal strike, seemingly to deflect attention from Robert Brooks’ tragic death, prison guards and Governor Hochul are colluding to suspend the HALT Act- a move that would be blatantly illegal without legislative

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VOCAL-NY Responds to State of the State: Affordability, Compassion and Safety for Whom?

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CONTACT: Mariah McGough, mariah@vocal-ny.org VOCAL-NY RESPONDS TO STATE OF THE STATE: AFFORDABILITY, COMPASSION AND SAFETY FOR WHOM?  See VOCAL-NY’s 2025 State Legislative Platform Here NEW YORK — Today, Governor Hochul gave her 2025 State of the State address, laying out priorities like affordability and public safety. In response, VOCAL-NY released the following statement, attributable to

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