We organize people and communities across New York State to end death-by-incarceration sentences and release older people from state prison.
Feb 16, 2021 • 22 tweets • 10 min read
#BlackHistoryMonth VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE THREAD: We are getting started with the advocacy day press conference & will hear from formerly incarcerated people, their families, advocates, and legislators about the urgent need to pass parole justice
Join: bit.ly/feb-16-press-c…
First, Stanley Bellamy who is currently incarcerated at Greenhaven Correctional. "For many African-Americans, Black History Month is a time for reflection. I ask @NYGovCuomo and our legislative members to use this time to reflect on the racist policies of mass incarceration....
Jun 25, 2020 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
BREAKING: @NYGovCuomo is turning Adirondack Correctional Facility into a prison nursing home that puts incarcerated older NYers at real risk of death. Exclusive coverage by @Noah__Goldberg shows the prison is incarcerating mostly Black elders. Our statement: #FreeThemAll
The @NYDailyNews story exposes that dozens of incarcerated elders are now hundreds of miles further away from their families. "My brother is not in the greatest health." - Darlene's brother was recently transferred to the prison. She lives in Maryland. nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny… 2/