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2021 Legislative Session Report CardMelissa Genadri2021-06-17T16:44:00-05:00

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2021 Legislative Session Report Card

With the conclusion of the 2021 Legislative Session, we pause to take stock of progress for New York’s children and families, celebrate our victories and assess where further advocacy is needed to level the playing field for the youngest New Yorkers.

Raise the Age NY Press Release | Youthful Offender Second Chance PassedMelissa Genadri2021-06-10T21:33:47-05:00

Youth Justice

Raise the Age NY Press Release | Youthful Offender Second Chance Passed

The New York State Senate and Assembly have passed S.282 (Myrie) / A.6769 (Hyndman), legislation providing people who were eligible for youthful offender (YO) status but denied in the past a new opportunity to apply for it.

Raise the Age NY Press Release | Raise the Lower Age PassedMelissa Genadri2021-06-10T18:44:41-05:00

Youth Justice

Raise the Age NY Press Release | Raise the Lower Age Passed

Legislature Passes Bill to Raise the Lower Age and End the Arrest and Prosecution of Children Under 12

Child Poverty in Yates CountyMelissa Genadri2021-05-28T13:56:45-05:00

Child Poverty

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