One-fifth of Queens residents in NY prisons are 55 or older, data shows

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One-fifth of Queens residents in NY prisons are 55 or older, data shows

Nearly a fifth of all Queens residents behind bars in New York are 55 years or older – and despite being convicted at a far younger age, have few opportunities to advocate for their release, according to new data shared with the Eagle.

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Parole reform movement gains traction statewide after years of advocacy

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Parole reform movement gains traction statewide after years of advocacy

“When you get out, you have a parole officer who may be a good person who helps you find a job and a house, or who may try to lock you up again, because that’s easier.”

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