N.Y. Prisons Loosen Solitary Confinement Rules as Wildcat Strikes Spread
Corrections officers in New York say their working conditions are dangerous and they are forced into overtime. They have ...
NY prison ‘riot’ erupts, all visits canceled at 42 state prisons as union strikes rage
Two inmates were reportedly injured during the troubles, but authorities have taken back control of the facility.
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'Made them more angry': NYS DOCSS issues memo on 'Path to Restoring Workforce' as prison strike enters day 4
NYS DOCCS issued a memo on a "Path to Restoring Workforce" as corrections officers continue to strike across the state.
State offers some measures to quell correction officer strike
In a move to help solve the statewide walkout of correction officers, the state offered some measures Thursday. Gov. Kathy ...
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NY makes changes: A path to restoring the workforce in prisons
Thursday afternoon, Commissioner of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Daniel Martuscello, III released ...
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New York prison commissioner suspends HALT in bid to get correction officers back to work
Provisions of HALT Act allow for temporary suspension when "circumstances create a significant and unreasonable risk to the safety and security" of inmates and staff.
Correction officers continue to strike past midnight deadline
Correction officers across more than 30 state prisons faced a midnight deadline to return to work or face disciplinary action ...
As NY prison guard strike continues, visitation is canceled in all facilities
As NY state prison guards are on strike​, all visitations are canceled at facilities statewide, the Department of Corrections ...
NY Gov. Hochul orders National Guard to staff correction facilities amid unsanctioned strikes, staff shortages
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday preparations to use the New York National Guard to protect correction ...