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Council Member Riley introduces resolutions on homeowner protection and wrongful conviction compensation
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Council Member Kevin C. Riley introduces two resolutions addressing homeowner protection from foreclosures and compensation for wrongfully convicted individuals. He explains the purpose of each resolution and their importance in addressing critical issues in the criminal justice system and housing security.
- Resolution 524-A calls for the right to legal counsel for homeowners facing foreclosure who cannot afford it.
- Resolution 417-A urges for the timely return of fines, restitution, and reparations to individuals whose convictions have been overturned.
- Riley emphasizes the rising foreclosures in New York City and the need to protect vulnerable families in underserved communities.
Kevin C. Riley
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Thank you, majority leader.
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Today, I'm introduced excuse me.
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We're passing two resolutions.
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If passed, these resolutions will address critical issues protecting homeowners from foreclosures and ensuring those wrongfully convicted are not further burdened by the criminal justice system.
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Reso two excuse me.
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Reso five twenty four a calls on the New York State Legislative to pass bill s one twenty six sponsored by senator Leroy Conbry, ensuring homeowners facing foreclosures have the right to legal counsel if they cannot afford it.
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Reso four seventeen a urges the state legislature to pass bill a four two four six sponsored by a 70 member Brian Cunningham, mandating the timely return of fines, restitution, and reparations to individuals whose wrongfully convictions have been overturned.
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These resolutions make sure that wrongfully convicted individuals are not further punished by financial consequences, and our foreclosures have risen in New York City, leaving families especially in underserved communities vulnerable without legal help.
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I want to thank my co sponsored, colleagues and the advocates for their partnerships and champion these resolutions.
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Thank you, majority leader.