Legislators Push to Make Phone Calls in New York’s Jails and Prisons Free
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While Heastie privately pledged to avoid meetings with relevant interests, lobbyist Rebecca Lamorte has sought to keep representing them before the Assembly, according to her employer’s attorney.
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