Families of those incarcerated are expected to rally Tuesday morning in hopes of securing clemency for their loved ones, amNewYork Metro has learned.
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, many New Yorkers are planning on how they will be spending the social occasions just over the horizon with friends and family. However, for those who have husbands and wives, sons and fathers, daughters and mothers behind bars, the time will be less than commemorative. Still, those in the Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP) community tell amNewYork Metro they are fighting for clemency and parole justice in order to make sure this New Year will be one worth celebrating.
Set to occur in Foley Square at 11 a.m. on Nov. 23, the rally will be taking place with several other concurrent demonstrations in Long Island and Albany, each requesting the Governor and state lawmakers pass the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills (which are supported by more than 300 organizations across New York State).