NY Gov. Kathy Hochul appoints new leader for prison after inmate death
The governor directed leaders to implement changes to protect the safety and well-being of all correctional personnel and incarcerated people.
NY governor unveils prison reforms after inmate’s death
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced new reforms at Marcy Correctional Facility and the state’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) on Tuesday following the death of Robert Brooks,
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for dismissal of 14 corrections employees after inmate death
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the immediate dismissal of 14 prison employees after the death of Robert Brooks earlier this month.
Gov. Hochul replaces head of NY prison where inmate died after brutal beating by correction officers
The governor announced a host of other measures aimed at bolstering oversight and accountability for correction officers.
Governor Hochul visits Marcy prison, orders statewide prison reforms
Following an in-person visit to the Marcy Correctional Facility on Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a series of new orders and expenditures to improve accountability, both
Marcy prison leader out as Hochul pledges sweeping changes
The New York agency overseeing state prisons has been ordered to expedite the deployment of fixed and body-worn cameras at all correctional facilities following a recent incident at Marcy Correctional Facility in which 43-year-old Robert L.
Hochul to visit Upstate New York prison where inmate died after beating by guards captured on video
Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to visit Marcy Correctional Facility today amid an investigation into the shocking death of inmate Robert Brooks following a brutal beating by guards that was captured on video.
Governor Kathy Hochul updates New Yorkers on heavy rain and lake effect
Governor Kathy Hochul updated today New Yorkers on heavy rain and snow expected to impact New Year's Eve celebrations ...
N.Y. Gov. Hochul: New year will see increases in these government payments to workers
"Hardworking New Yorkers shouldn’t have to worry about how they’ll buy food or pay rent when they need time off to care for a ...
Hochul says Manhattan toll program to proceed after court ruling
New York and New Jersey officials had opposing interpretations of a court ruling this week, the latest development in a legal ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul ripped for ‘tone-deaf’ tweet about improved subway safety after sleeping straphanger fatally lit on fire
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was ripped for a “tone-deaf” tweet bragging about her subway safety improvements mere hours after ...
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With veto pen, Hochul decided fate of numerous bills, often questioning their language, cost or scope
Gov. Kathy Hochul decided the fate of scores of bills in the final weeks of the year, including her third consecutive veto of ...
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Gov. Hochul Visits Marcy Correctional Facility Following Inmate Beating Video Release
A video released on Friday has shocked the nation, and now New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is visiting the Marcy Correctional ...
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs Climate Superfund bill in what’s seen as a national milestone
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Climate Change Superfund Act into law, making New York the second state in the country ...
Gov. Hochul’s latest big congestion-toll lie shows she KNOWS it’s a disaster
Gov. Kathy Hochul has called a judge’s ruling giving congestion pricing the go-ahead a “massive win for commuters.” It’s ...