Robert Dennison, Parole Board Chief Turned Inmate Advocate, Dies at 75
After growing disillusioned with the board he had run, he became, a colleague said, “a vocal critic of the arbitrary and arcane parole system.”
Robert Dennison in 2016. After stepping down as chairman of the New York State Parole Board in 2007, he worked on behalf of convicted criminals.Credit.Bryan Thomas for The New York Times
Aug. 3, 2021Updated 6:49 p.m. ET
Robert Dennison, a former chairman of the New York State Parole Board who became a powerful champion of wrongfully convicted or remorseful inmates in high-profile cases, died on July 26 at a hospital in Manhattan. He was 75.
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Following the lead of states like Ohio and Kentucky, New York announced on Thursday that individuals who want to get a COVID-19 vaccine can also get a chance to win a little coin.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks Thursday during a press conference at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. He announced the state would give a free scratch-off lottery ticket, with a possible grand prize of $5 million, to people who get a COVID-19 vaccine at select clinics starting on Monday. (Image: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo)
Starting on Monday, adults can go to one of 10 vaccination sites statewide. With their shot, they’ll receive a free $20 Mega Multiplier ticket from the New York State Lottery. It’s possible one of those individuals may win a $5 million grand prize associated with the game.