New York's Illegal Prison Guard Strike Challenges Law Limiting the Use of Solitary Confinement
It's also a reminder of the disarray that ensues from strikes put on by state employees, who hold monopolies on public goods.
New York woman pleads guilty to migrant smuggling case that lead to deaths of four people
A smuggling trip gone wrong lead to the deaths of four people, including two young children, federal prosecutors said.
Onondaga County DA named special prosecutor to investigate 2nd death of state inmate
Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick was appointed Thursday as a special prosecutor to investigate the death ...
NYSCOPBA blames NY correctional system for prison crisis as members lose faith in union
ALBANY, N.Y. — As the unsanctioned prison strike stretches into its third week, the union representing correction officers, ...
AG’s office finds ‘probable cause’ as many as 9 guards caused or contributed to 2nd inmate’s death
There is probable cause to believe that as many as nine New York state corrections officers caused, or contributed to, the death Saturday of an inmate at a Central New York state prison, officials ...
Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in ‘Serial’ case
The man whose legal saga amassed a worldwide following of “Serial” podcast listeners will remain free even though his murder ...
Greene County legislature backs repeal of HALT Act amid corrections officer strikes
The Greene County Legislature voted unanimously to support a resolution calling for the repeal of the HALT Act, drawing a packed room of ...