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Responding to A Bronx Justice News Report, Councilman Calls For Limit to Corporate Fees on Inmate Families

July 22, 2019 Kevin Deutsch 0

Councilman Keith Powers on Monday called for the limiting or removal of deposit surcharges imposed on prisoners’ families in New York City.

Captive Market: Companies Earn Millions in Fees From NYC Prisoners’ Families, Despite Law Limiting Surcharges

July 19, 2019 Kevin Deutsch 0

Documents obtained by Bronx Justice News show money transfer companies are earning millions in surcharge fees from families of incarcerated New Yorkers, their profits boosted by a workaround of state laws meant to limit exorbitant fees.

Exclusive: Incarcerated New Yorkers To Gain Email Access Starting This Month

April 6, 2019 Kevin Deutsch 0

Inmates at five New York State prisons recently received tablet computers as part of a new program, and will be able to send and receive emails with those outside prison walls starting this month.

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