Victory for ATI/Reentry Programs in City and State Budgets

NEW YORK, June 24, 2011 – The Legal Action Center is delighted to announce that our joint advocacy efforts with the New York ATI/Reentry Coalition have been a success: at both the city and state levels, our critical programs were spared devastating cuts.

City
After a multifaceted campaign that included calls to Council members and a rousing rally at City Hall, lawmakers have reached agreement on a budget that would allot $3.35 million to ATI/reentry services for the 2012 fiscal year! A final vote on the deal is expected today.

State
In light of Governor Cuomo's budget proposed 8% cut to ATI, reentry and probation, we are thrilled to announce that for the current year, ATI/reentry will receive additional $1.5 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act/Bryne funds, in addition to what was allocated last year. This means a total of $2.88 million allocated for ATI/Reentry for the 2012 fiscal year.

LAC thanks legislators, law enforcement officials and other city and state leaders for their commitment to a "smart on crime" future for New York -- and our supporters, for helping make our voice heard when we needed you most. We will continue to update you as details emerge.