Inmate deaths mount as wildcat strike by New York state prison guards continues
The strike and the state’s response have exacerbated the already brutal conditions in the state prison system.
Attorney General's office recuses itself in death of Mid-State inmate
The state attorney general’s office has recused itself from the investigation of the beating of Messiah Nantwi, who died ...
Editorial: Another fatal beating
The death of Messiah Nantwi reveals that correction officers continue to ignore regulations on the use of body-worn cameras.
NY declares prison strike over and will fire 2K correction officers
The return of workers signals a possible end to a job walkout that began Feb. 17 and had paralyzed the operations of dozens ...
NorthCountryNow20h
Another deal reached between NYSCOPBA and state, but it's unclear if it's actually in effect
A new deal was struck between New York State and NYSCOPBA just as strikes were set to hit the three-week mark, but it's ...
Daily Voice5d
Prison Killing: Guards Smashed Messiah Nantwi's Face, Made Cellmate Clean Up Blood, Report Says
Shocking new details paint a horrific scene in the alleged beating death of a 22-year-old man at the hands of New York State ...
N.Y. State Police Investigate Death of Another Inmate at Upstate Prison
Eleven corrections workers were placed on leave after a 22-year-old inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility died. Inmates ...
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Staff not hurt at Riverview prison emergency
NEWS has confirmed a heavy emergency response has been called in to Riverview Correctional Facility near Ogdensburg due to an issue with controlling inmates.A New York State Corrections Emergency ...
Onondaga D.A. named special prosecutor in Midstate inmate death investigation
The New York State Attorney General's Office is recusing itself from yet another investigation into an inmate death. Onondaga ...
New York Attorney General Recuses Herself From Inquiry Into Prison Death
Letitia James said a special prosecutor would lead the investigation into the death of Messiah Nantwi because her office had ...
New York Post18d
NY prison ‘riot’ erupts, all visits canceled at 42 state prisons as union strikes rage
“In response, the Albany Correctional Emergency Response Team, along with the Riverview CERT Team …. have intervened to restore order and ensure the safety of all individuals inside,” the ...