Officer strikes continue at Clinton Correctional Facility
At Clinton Correctional Facility, smoke from fires was filling the air as protesters tried to keep warm. It was the second day of protests at the prison, after correctional officers continued striking across two dozen prisons in New York.
Day six of correction officer strike sees big crowds outside prison
Day six of the statewide correction officers strike saw massive crowds outside Clinton Correctional Facility supporting the work action on Saturday. “I’ve been talking to correction officers, and it’s clear these protests are about safety and staffing levels,
Lawmakers divided as correction officers strike over staffing and HALT Act
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.
Third-Day of Strike at Elmira Correctional Facility as Officers Demand Safer Conditions
By Max Coven Click here for updates on this story ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) — A strike at the Elmira Correctional Facility has entered its third day as correction officers continue their demands for safer working conditions and improved staffing.
Rep. Langworthy joins corrections officers as strikes continues outside New York correctional facilities
As strikes across New York State correctional facilities enter Day 3 on Wednesday, Congressman Nick Langworthy (R, NY-23) joined corrections officers on strike at Collins Correctional Facility to show support for their fight.
'Now you'll hear us': NY prison coach bus set on fire amid strike
A coach bus owned by a vendor of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision was set on fire earlier this week in ...
The True Story Behind Escape At Dannemora, Explained
Showtime's "Escape at Dannemora" recounts the true story of a prison breakout, but what really happened to the escapees and ...
Prison staff protest outside Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York
Staff gathered outside Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora Tuesday as Gov. Hochul planned to deploy the National Guard ...
Hochul calls on National Guard as strikes spread at N.Y. prisons
Strikes at NY prisons trigger lock downs, suspended visitations suspended and in some cases cots being brought in to provide ...
Clinton Correctional staff continue strike
Retired corrections officers at Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora say the “wildcat strike,” where hundreds of officers across the state are picketing and refusing to go to work over working ...
Inmates briefly stage uprising at Riverview Correctional Facility in Ogdensburg, NY
The Albany Times Union reported that corrections officers had to retreat from inmate dorms at Riverview Correctional Facility ...
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In the North Country and around NY, prison officers protest for safer working conditions
Strikes and protests continued into their third day Wednesday, impacting 30 of the state's 42 correctional facilities.
Local businesses and community supports officers
Local businesses are showing support for the correction officers participating in the wildcat strike outside Clinton Correctional Facility with donations, special deals and moral support. “We fully ...