• Sen. Cordell Cleare kicks off Clean Slate Act with expert clinic, by Tandy Lau, Amsterdam News, November 18, 2024

• Op-Ed | Clean Slate benefits economy, public safety, by Senator Zellnor Myrie and Kathy Wylde, AM News, November 17, 2024

• Bill wipes millions of New Yorkers’ criminal records clean, WCAX, November 18, 2024

• Clean Slate Act goes into effect in New York, sealing certain criminal records, CBS News, November 16, 2024

• New York's Clean Slate Act seals certain criminal records to give fresh starts, by Charlotte Hanse, CNY Central, November 16, 2024

• Clean Slate Act goes into effect today, by Rebecca Lewis, City & State, November 16, 2024

• Clean Slate Act law goes into effect in New York, sealing certain criminal conviction records, ABC 7 New York, November 16, 2024

• New York State Clean Slate Act to go into effect, WBNG, November 15, 2024

• Criminal records to be sealed this weekend, by Jim Sebastian, Mid Hudson News, November 15, 2024

• Clean Slate Act goes into effect Nov. 16. What it means for formerly incarcerated people, by Noelle Lilley, News 12 Bronx, November 15, 2024

• New York Clean Slate Act Takes Effect on November 16, 2024, With New Obligations for Employers Running Criminal Background Checks, by Evandro C Gigante, National Law Review, November 12, 2024

• N.Y.’s Clean Slate Act is good for the Green Economy, by Stephen Levin, New York Daily News - January 16, 2024

• Why millions of New Yorkers are celebrating Clean Slate by Ismael Diaz, JR., The Amsterdam News - December 14, 2023

• Opinion: Clean Slate Act is a Boon to Labor and NY’s Economy by Henry Garrido, City Limits - December 5, 2023

• URBAN AGENDA: With A Stroke Of The Governor’s Pen, NY Becomes 12th State To Enact Clean Slate, by David R. Jones, The Amsterdam News - November 23, 2023

• New York Will Give a ‘Clean Slate’ to Formerly Incarcerated People, by Grace Ashford, The New York Times - November 16, 2023

• NY to automatically seal millions of criminal convictions under 'Clean Slate' law, by Jon Campbell, Gothamist - November 16, 2023

• New York becomes 12th state with "Clean Slate" legislation, by Alice Gainer, CBS News New York - November 16, 2023

• New York’s Clean Slate Act Signed Into Law: What Employers Need To Know, by Alonzo Martinez, Forbes - November 16, 2023

• More than 2M criminal records to be sealed in New York under new legislation, ABC-7 - November 16, 2023

• Gov. Kathy Hochul signs Clean Slate Act, paving the way for criminal record sealing in NY, by Emma Misiaszek & Megan Coleman, CNY Central - November 16, 2023

• New York will automatically seal old criminal records under a new law signed by Gov. Hochul, by Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America - November 16, 2023

• Clean Slate Act becomes law; expands sealing of criminal records, by Joshua Solomon, Times Union - November 16, 2023

• Clean Slate signing draws praise, public safety concerns, by Kate Lisa, Spectrum News - November 16, 2023

• Gov. Kathy Hochul signs ‘Clean Slate Act,’ sealing criminal records for employment, housing applications, by Vaughn Golden and Sarah Goodman, New York Post - November 16, 2023

• Clean Slate Act will strengthen New York's communities, by Jamaal T. Bailey, LoHud.com - November 16, 2023

• New York’s Clean Slate Act will help open doors, by Kathryn Wylde, New York Daily News - November 13, 2023

• ‘We need people’: Clean Slate act could help address labor shortage in New York, by Sean Mickey, WKBW Buffalo - September 26, 2023

• Another Voice: Passage of the Clean Slate Act is a major step forward for New York, by Greg Shoemaker, The Buffalo News - September 16, 2023

• Buffalo native seeks to give those formerly incarcerated a 'Clean Slate', by Sean Mickey, WKBW Buffalo - September 11, 2023

• A new bill could help millions of New Yorkers find work. Here’s what employers should know, by Pavitha Mohan, Fast Company - August 1, 2023

• For Our Energy Future, the Governor Should Sign the Clean Slate Act into Law, by Joeann E. Walker, Gotham Gazette - June 29, 2023

• NY Legislature passes criminal justice reform bills, falls short on housing crisis initiative as session ends by Joshua Solomon, Times Union - June 10, 2023

• NY lawmakers pass controversial bill to seal most criminal records by By Rich Calder and Zach Williams, New York Post - June 10, 2023

• N.Y. Lawmakers Pass Clean Slate Act as Session Fizzles to an End by By Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Grace Ashford, The New York Times - June 9, 2023

• After hours of debate, Legislature passes Clean Slate Act, by Kate Lisa, Spectrum News - June 9, 2023

• Old criminal records in New York would be automatically sealed under bill passed by lawmakers by Maysoon Khan, The Associated Press - June 9, 2023

• The Clean Slate Act is fairer to people who’ve done their done time and better for the whole society by Alvin Bragg and Kathy Wylde, New York Daily News - June 6, 2023

• Survivors Need 'Clean Slate' Too by Kate Mogulescu, The New York Law Journal - June 4, 2023

• Do your time & get a clean slate: New York will be safer and stronger by clearing out old criminal records by Brendan Cox and Rosemary Nidiry, New York Daily News - Jun 04, 2023

• Clean Slate Can Strengthen the New York Economy and Our Communities by Monica Nation, Empire Report - June 1, 2023

• Should Some Criminal Records Be Wiped Clean After 7 Years? by Grace Ashford, The New York Times - May 29, 2023

• In Albany, important legislation awaits action as session winds down by News Editorial Board, The Buffalo News - May 24, 2023

• CEO of Partnership for New York City discusses the 'Clean Slate Act' by Charlie May, Spectrum News - May 18, 2023

• NYC comptroller says old criminal convictions cost city residents nearly $2.4 billion in annual wages by Shantel Destra, City & State - May 17, 2023

• Report examines scope of criminal convictions in New York by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News - May 15, 2023

• New York advocates strengthen push for 'Clean Slate' bill before session ends Tim Williams and Nick Reisman, Spectrum News - May 15, 2023

• Partnership for New York City backs records sealing measure by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News - May 11, 2023

• The BPHA Caucus Impacted People Business And Labor Leaders Rally, Harlem World - May 10, 2023

• Broad range of criminal justice measures debated in Albany by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News - May 9, 2023

• The budget is finally finished. Here are the issues left to tackle this session by Rebecca Lewis, City & State - May 8, 2023

• Editorial: A Clean Slate, The Times Union - April 26, 2023

• Clean Slate is Good for New York’s Businesses by Paul Zuber and Catalina Cruz, Gotham Gazette - April 26, 2023

• Inside a renewed push for NY Clean Slate law to seal criminal records. How it would work by Chris McKenna, The Journal News - March 21, 2023

• Advocates call on lawmakers to pass Clean Slate Act by Elise Kline, WENY News - March 20, 2023

• Clean Slate bill touted as path to jobs for offenders by Joe Mahoney, Lockport Union-Sun & Journal - March 20, 2023

• Public safety debates could dominate final New York state budget talks by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News - March 20, 2023

• Criminal record sealing measure gains backing in New York Assembly by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News - February 15, 2023

• Editorial: State Legislature should pass the Clean Slate Act, Crain’s New York Business, February 13, 2023

• Syracuse Common Council urges passage of Clean Slate Act, help people with criminal record by Emma Misiaszek, CNY Central - January 23, 2023

• New version of Clean Slate Act gives police, SED access to sealed records by Kate Lisa, Spectrum News - January 17, 2023

• With public safety push in New York, criminal justice reform advocates re-double efforts by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News - January 5, 2023

• Commentary: Clean Slate Act would help relieve state's worker shortage by Zellnor Myrie and Catalina Cruz, Times Union - December 19, 2022

• ‘Clean Slate Can’t Wait,’ scream advocates & electeds by Ariama C. Long, The Amsterdam News - December 8, 2022

• Supporters of the Clean Slate ACT renew push to seal criminal records in NY by David Luces, SILive.com - December 3, 2022

• Hudson rallies for Clean Slate Act by Jammel Cutler, Hudson Valley 360 - December 2, 2022

• Clean Slate ACT proponents preparing to push economic benefits of sealing criminal records in New York by Denis Slattery, New York Daily News - December 1, 2022

• Advocates pushing for passage of Clean Slate Act by Lauren Leone, News10NBC - December 1, 2022

• Rally held at MLK Park calls on lawmakers to pass Clean Slate Act in 2023, WHAM - December 1, 2022

• 'Clean Slate' supporters renew effort for criminal record sealing in New York by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News - November 22, 2022

• Panel: Permanent minimum wage hike, Clean Slate Act will address workforce gap by Kate Lisa, Spectrum News - November 22, 2022

• Clean Slate bill lacked Assembly votes. Why advocates are hopeful for 2023 by Katelyn Cordero, Politico Pro - June 13, 2022

• Assembly and Senate leave out wrongful convictions, Clean Slate Acts by Ariama Long, Amsterdam News - June 9, 2022

• Opinion: What Albany did: Some positive legislation passed just before the end of session by Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News - June 5, 2022

• NY legislative session ends without passage of Clean Slate Act by Giuliana Bruno, News 10 - June 4, 2022

• New York Assembly expected to vote to pass Clean Slate Act by Kate Lisa, Spectrum News - June 2, 2022

• OPINION: Pass Clean Slate and NY leaves no one behind by Richard Buery, City & State

• Op-Ed: Clean Slate will build communities in Harlem by Hon. Milton A. Tingling (Ret.) and Richard S. Taffet, Amsterdam News - June 2, 2022

• Late changes clear way for bill that would erase criminal records for some by Joshua Solomon, Times Union - June 2, 2022

• NY State Senate has Passed the Clean Slate Act, WHAM 1180 - June 1, 2022

• Clean Slate Act Passes State Senate, Assembly Fate Unclear by Dan Clark, New York Now - June 1, 2022

• Clean Slate Act passes NY state Senate, awaits Assembly vote by Kate Lisa, Spectrum News - June 1, 2022

• Another Voice: Bill involving automatic sealing of certain convictions should become law by Heather Briccetti, The Buffalo News - June 1, 2022

• New York needs a clean slate now by Rev. Dr. LaKeesha Walrond and Susan Shah, AMNY - June 1, 2022

• Opinion: Clean Slate benefits children and families by Kercena A. Dozier, NYN Media - June 1, 2022

• New York lawmakers, advocates hope for a final deal on 'Clean Slate' measure by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News - June 1, 2022

• 'Clean Slate' Will Create a More Equitable and Inclusive New York by Raysa Rodriguez, Gotham Gazette - May 31, 2022

• Commentary: "Clean slate" legislation isn't soft on crime by Sarah Wall, Albany Times-Union - May 18, 2022

• Microsoft joins campaign for New York criminal records sealing bill by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News - May 5, 2022

• Supporters continue to fight for “Clean Slate” bill after it was left out of budget by Matt Dougherty, The Legislative Gazette - May 5, 2022

• R/GA Powerfully Illustrates the Lifelong Barriers for People With Conviction Records by Amy Corr, Muse by Clio - April 29, 2022

• Unions and businesses both praise the Clean Slate Act by Stephen Johnson, NY Amsterdam News - April 28, 2022

• Clean Slate passes codes committee by Rachel Vick, Queens Daily Eagle, April 26, 2022

• New York set to pass ‘Clean Slate’ bill which could help millions seal old criminal convictions by Josh Marcus, Independent - April 26, 2022

• 4 key issues facing New York officials by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News - April 25, 2022

• Records sealing bill advances in New York state Senate by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News - April 25, 2022

• With 19 days left in the session, NY state lawmakers’ agendas are crammed by Rebecca C. Lewis, City & State - April 25, 2022

• Clean Slate, affordable housing and mayoral control on tap in final month of session by Joshua Solomon, Albany Times-Union - April 25, 2022

• NY May Seal Crime Records, Curb Evictions, Ban Gas Hook-Ups by Marina Villenueuve, AP - April 21, 2022

• 12 Issues to Watch in Albany's Post-Budget Legislative Session by Samar Khurshid, Gotham Gazette - April 20, 2022

• A Campaign Calls for a Law That Gives Formerly Incarcerated New Yorkers a New Start by Sara Century, Ad Week - April 6, 2022

• For New York to recover, we need to wipe the slate clean by Michael Novogratz, New York Daily News - April 5, 2022

• Another Voice: Clean Slate Act can remove employment obstacles by David Lamendola, The Buffalo News - March 25, 2022

• Budget Deadline Looms, Crime Debate at the Capitol, Sealing Criminal Records in NY by Dan Clark, New York Now - March 25, 2022

• State Sen. Myrie on Voting & Public Safety in the Budget, The Brian Lehrer Show - March 25, 2022

• A second chance for formerly incarcerated New Yorkers, The Capitol Pressroom - March 24, 2022

• New York budget talks: Advocates, legislators make final push as deadline nears by Bill Mahoney and Shannon Young, POLITICOPro - March 23, 2022

• Clean Slate Albany Rally by Staff, WHAM - March 23, 2022

• Budget Negotiations Ongoing As Deadline Approaches, Inside City Hall - March 21, 2022

• State Sen. Zellnor Myrie says proposed bail reform rollbacks based on 'lies and misinformation' by Joseph Konig, NY1 - March 21, 2022

• NY lawmakers want to boost funding for housing, child care by Marina Villenevue, Brooklyn Daily Eagle - March 21, 2022

• New York needs ‘Clean Slate’ now by Zellnor Myrie and Catalina Cruz, amNY - March 21, 2022

• Have a criminal history? Get a fresh start by Henry Garrido, NY Daily News - March 15, 2022

• Supporters expect NY’s Clean Slate Act to pass by Sarah Gager, WSKG - March 11, 2022

• Advocates, Community Organizers Push for ‘Clean Slate’ ahead of Budget Deadline by Elizabeth Maline, NY City Lens - March 10, 2022

• Renewed Calls for Clean Slate Act Passage by Staff, WBNG - March 8, 2022

• Lawmakers Call for Passage of Clean Slate Act by Staff, PIX11 - March 8, 2022

• Undaunted by bail backlash, progressives push for Clean Slate bill in Albany by Zach Williams, City & State - March 8, 2022

• Clean Slate New York Coalition holds Rally in Brooklyn by Staff, CBS - February 27, 2022

• Elected Officials and Advocates Rally with Formerly Incarcerated New Yorkers for the Passage of Clean Slate Act by Staff, News 12 Brooklyn - February 27, 2022

• State Legislators, City Council Member, Advocates, and Formerly Incarcerated NYers hold rally for Clean Slate Act by Staff, News 12 Bronx - February 27, 2022

• Elected Officials, Advocates, and Formerly Incarcerated New Yorkers Hold Rally Calling for the Passage of Clean Slate Act by Staff, 1010 Wins - February 27, 2022

• Stop judging us by our mistakes': New York's formerly incarcerated join pols in call for passage of Clean Slate Act by Dean Moses, amNY - February 27, 2022

• New York labor unions call for 'Clean Slate' passage by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News 1 - February 24, 2022

• Clean Slate bill can reduce recidivism and drive a more inclusive economic recovery by Zellnor Myrie and Monica Nation, Crain’s New York Business - February 15, 2022

• Advocates for 'clean slate' bill hope for momentum by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News 1 - February 10, 2022

• Adams Testifies Before State Legislature with Focus on Criminal Justice Reforms, Mayoral Control of Schools, and Social Safety Net by Samar Khurshid, Gotham Gazette - February 9, 2022

• Adams Goes to Albany by Jacob Kaye, Queens Daily Eagle - February 9, 2022

• Commentary: Clean Slate Act a chance for a true life after prison by Alvin Bragg, Times Union - January 23, 2022

• Start of budget season and committees galore by Rebecca Lewis, City & State - January 22, 2022

• A budget fight over Clean Slate begins by Rebecca Lewis, City & State - January 20, 2022

• Criminal justice advocates cheer Hochul’s endorsement of Clean Slate Act by Sabrina Garone, WSHU Public Radio - January 17, 2022

• NY Sen. Myrie ‘optimistic’ on Clean Slate bill’s chances in 2022 by Tim Williams, NY1 - January 14, 2022

• Advocates working to clean records of marijuana-related offenses by I'Jaz Ja'Ciel, Spectrum News 1 - January 10, 2022

• Hochul Charts New York’s Recovery in First State of State Speech by Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Grace Ashford, The New York Times - January 5, 2022

• Hochul pledges to build a 'brighter future' for New York by Brendan Lyons and Joshua Solomon, Times Union - January 5, 2022

• Gov. Kathy Hochul Lays Out Agenda In 1st State Of The State Address by Marcia Kramer, CBS New York - January 5, 2022

• A first look at Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2022 State of the State by Rebecca Lewis and Zach Williams, City & State - January 5, 2022

• Hochul announces ‘Jails to Jobs’ initiative for previously incarcerated individuals by George Stockburger, WIVB - January 5, 2022

• Gov. Hochul calls for dramatic expansion of health care workforce by Yancey Roy and Michael Gormley, Newsday - January 5, 2022

• Hochul seeks to seal records of NY felons who stay clean for 7 years after doing time by Mark Weiner, Syracuse.com - January 5, 2022

• Passing ‘Clean Slate’ Records Clearance Legislation Should Be Albany’s First Order of Business by David R. Jones, Community Service Society/Amsterdam News - December 23, 2021

• Opinion: If You Paid Your Debt to Society, You Should Be Allowed to Work by Jamie Dimon, The New York Times - August 4, 2021

• Advocates call for New York lawmakers to return to approve 'clean slate bill' by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News 1 - July 12, 2021

• Making second chances real / Hacer reales las segundas oportunidades by Staff, Manhattan Times - July 6, 2021

• Lawmakers and advocates demand Clean Slate Bill be passed by Ariama C. Long, Amsterdam News - July 1, 2021

• Lawmakers request special session to pass Clean Slate by Kate Lisa, NNY360 - June 29, 2021

• Ralliers want old conviction records sealed and expunged in NY by Jacquie Slater, WNYT - June 8, 2021

• NY Lawmakers Reach Deal on Pair of New Criminal Justice Measures by Dan Clark and Darrell Camp, NY NOW - June 8, 2021

• NY Lawmakers Mull Criminal Justice Bills as Session Wraps by Marina Villenueve, NBC New York - June 7, 2021

• Bills to watch in the final week of the 2021 legislative session by Rebecca C. Lewis and Zach Williams, City and State - June 7, 2021

• Advocates tout poll showing broad support for Clean Slate bill by Denis Slattery, NY Daily News - June 7, 2021

• I’m formerly incarcerated. We need world where more people can safely reveal stories like mine. by Ashish Prashar, USA Today - June 4, 2021

• Buffalo activists call on NYS to pass the ‘Clean Slate’ bill, erasing and sealing old conviction records, WIVB-Buffalo - June 3, 2021

• Activists call for 'clean slate' initiative, PIX 11 - June 3, 2021

• Advocates rally in Rochester for passage of Clean Slate bill, WHAM 13 Rochester - June 3, 2021

• Rallies call for sealing, expunging old convictions to give New Yorkers a 'Clean Slate', WRBG - June 3, 2021

• What might be in store for the remainder of the NYS legislative session by Corina Cappabianca, Rochester First - June 3, 2021

• Dozens gather at Rochester’s Liberty Pole for Clean Slate Rally, Spectrum Rochester - June 3, 2021

• Activists, Dems make last push for Clean Slate, Hudson Valley 360 - June 3, 2021

• Community groups rally for passage of parole justice, clean slate and New York for All legislation, Mid Hudson News - June 3, 2021

• Clean Slate Supporters Say Measure Offers Second Chance by Karen Dewitt, WAMC - June 3, 2021

• Key labor groups back 'clean slate' bill by Nick Reisman, Spectrum News - June 3, 2021

Amsterdam News

Urban Agenda: Time for New York To Take Up Clean Slate Program

By David R. Jones
Dec. 12, 2019

New York Law Journal

NY Lawmakers Exploring Expansion of Program to Seal Past Criminal Records

By Dan M. Clark
Dec. 10, 2019

Times Union

Activists push for expunging certain criminal records in NYS

By Cayla Harris
Dec. 8, 2019