CAUCUS CO-SPONSORS NATIONAL EXPUNGEMENT WEEK WORKSHOPS IN NYC

NEW YORK, NY (September 21, 2019) — Today marks the start of National Expungement Week across the country. In light of New York State’s new law—championed by the Caucus during the 2019 legislative session—that, for the first time, expunges low-level marijuana convictions, the Caucus is co-sponsoring a series of events being held in communities hit hardest by the War on Drugs. These workshops will focus on "know your rights" education related to record sealing, voter registration, and available reintroduction support services.

National Expungement Week (NEW) is a week of events across the U.S. that offers expungement and other forms of legal relief to some of the 77 million Americans with convictions on their records. These convictions can restrict access to housing, employment, education, public assistance, and voting rights long after sentences have been served. NEW events will offer as many wraparound services as possible to restore people’s rights and lift up communities. NEW is made possible by Presenting Sponsors Houseplant and Canopy Growth Corporation, dozens of local sponsors and partners, and the tireless work of community-based organizations dedicated to repairing harms of the War on Drugs. For more information, please visit www.offtherecord.us or @expungementweek on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

National Expungement Week runs from September 21st through September 28th, and those interested in learning more can attend one of several workshops taking place throughout New York City.

NEW YORK CITY EVENTS
Legal Clinics, Clean Slate Advocacy, Voter Registration and More

September 22, 2019
Corona, Queens
Hosted by State Senator Jessica Ramos (D-Queens)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
VFW Post 150
5111 108th Street
Corona, NY 11368

September 23, 2019
Washington Heights, Manhattan
Hosted by State Senator Robert Jackson (D-Manhattan)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
PS 128
560 W 169th St
New York, NY 10032
Cafeteria

September 24, 2019
Lower East Side, Manhattan
Hosted by State Assembly Member Harvey Epstein (D-Manhattan)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
LES Girls Club
402 E 8th Street
New York, NY 10009

September 25, 2019
Melrose, Bronx
Hosted by Bronx Defenders
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
1231 Lafayette Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473

September 28, 2019
East Harlem/El Barrio, Manhattan
Hosted by State Assembly Member Robert Rodriguez (D-Manhattan)
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2180 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10035

Expungement/record sealing applicants should bring ID & LiveScans, but please confirm with the local event contact for the specific documentation needed for your jurisdiction. For more information, contact: 2019NEWNYC@gmail.com.

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