A memorandum was sent out by DOCCS on Thursday that gave a list of proposals to corrections officers who are on strike at over 30 facilities across the state. However, COs will return to work when their entire list of demands is met.

Hundreds of corrections officers are striking in defiance of state law, claiming in part that the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Conf

As New York correction officers continue their strike, state lawmakers remain split over prison staffing reforms and the controversial HALT Act, which limits solitary confinement. While some legislators signal willingness to address staffing and retirement concerns, deep divisions persist on whether to repeal or amend HALT.

As prison protests continue, New York corrections staff urge Hochul to repeal HALT Act

In a memo to all correctional facility superintendents, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced certain parts of the HALT

Correctional officers continued picketing outside of New York State prisons on Thursday despite Governor Hochul and union leaders acknowledging the strikes are