Demand that Governor Andrew Cuomo reform New York State's prison system and give clemency to deserving members of its prison population!
Candles for Clemency Rally at the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco, across the street from the home of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Governor Cuomo has repeatedly promised to grant clemencies to prisoners who have changed their lives, shown remorse, and paid their debt to society. Despite his promises, he has only issued two such clemencies. But he still has an opportunity to show mercy, courage, and wisdom.
On behalf of all concerned citizens of New York State, Candles for Clemency urges the Governor to keep his promises: Provide full and effective pardons to eligible youthful offenders, and clemency that restores freedom to deserving prisoners and gives them the opportunity to live productive lives and contribute to society.
Candles for Clemency is an organization of New Yorkers working for reform of our prisons and criminal justice system. Candles has organized a number of vigils in the past several years, including two in front of Governor Cuomo’s mansion in Westchester.
We will return in even greater numbers to protest outside his mansion on Saturday, September 17, 2016, to remind him that mercy has a place in today’s Industrial Prison Complex.
Comfortable buses will leave from 10th Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets at 5:00 pm sharp and return after the vigil. Round trip tickets are $15. We ask those who can help us to defray costs to pay more. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
Rally and Vigil at Home of Governor Cuomo
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016
7:00 pm
Mount Kisco
BY BUS. Bus stop at 10th Ave. between 16th and 17th Streets. $15 voluntary contribution. Bus leaves at 4;30 pm sharp. Please R. S. V. P. at https://clemency.eventbrite.com/
BY CAR. Gathering at 7:00 pm at the intersection of Crow Hill Road and Millwood Road (State Route 133), Mount Kisco (Town of New Castle).
BY TRAIN. Take the Metro North Railroad to Mount Kisco Station and then a short taxi ride.
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