prisons

The former corrections officer faces at least 15 years in prison for the beating captured on body-worn cameras.

Prisoners say a lack of staff has resulted in fewer programs intended to help their rehabilitation.

The state recently proposed a new rule that would require the Board of Parole to “give great weight” to characteristics that might contribute to a youthful offense.

The figure for 2024 is a 10% increase in overtime from the previous year.

The medical examiner’s office in Onondaga County ruled Brooks’ death a homicide earlier this year.

The state is hoping the offer will convince thousands of striking officers to come back to work.

State officials said they were investigating the death of Messiah Nantwi, 22, at an upstate prison over the weekend.

The state corrections ombudsperson said use of isolation cells is exceeding limits set out in 2019 legislation.

A farm stand outside the gates will stay open, even if food can’t be brought inside.

An investigation by the Board of Correction reveals overcrowded dorms at two city jails likely contributed to coronavirus outbreaks last March.