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Lawmakers trying to unearth the secrets of Attica, 50 years later

by David Lombardo

May 14, 2021

May 14, 2021 – With the 50th anniversary of the Attica uprising right around the corner, state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a Brooklyn Democrat, is championing legislation that would make it easier for grand jury proceedings of historical significance to see the light of day and increase public awareness about important events.