Corrections Officer Smuggled Cell Phones in Hudson Valley Prison
A 28-year-old corrections officer was busted smuggling cell phones into Eastern Correctional Facility in Napanoch, New York.
New York State Corrections
New York Changing the Age Requirement for Prison Guards
New York State lawmakers have announced their new plan to address the statewide shortage of corrections officers.
Inmate Brawl at Correctional Facility in Upstate New York
A violent altercation involving 20 incarcerated individuals erupted at an area correctional facility last weekend, injuring six officers.
New York State Has Plans to Release Select Inmates Early
New York State has plans to release a select number of incarcerated individuals early due to staffing shortages at prisons statewide.
Upstate New York County Hiring Fired Prison Guards
County officials in Upstate New York have issued a statement stating that it's open to hiring New York correction officers who were fired during the statewide strike in February and March.
Prison Guards Blacklisted From Working for New York State
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order that will prohibit all prison guards who participated in the recent strike from working for New York State ever again!
How Can Prisoners Apply For Clemency in New York State?
Which prisoners in New York State are eligible to apply for Clemency? What is the process? How long does it take?
5 Things You Cannot Bring into a New York State Prison
3 women were issued citations on one day at a NYS Correctional Facility for what they tried to bring in. What are the items that will get you ticketed or arrested if you try to bring them into a NYS Jail?