Lawmakers and correctional leaders across the US are advancing reforms to reduce recidivism and improve prison conditions, with efforts including improving health and staff resources, increasing ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — As the unsanctioned prison strike stretches into its third week, the union representing correction officers, New York State Correction Officers and Police Benevolent Association ...

NEW YORK (AP) — New York state police are investigating the death of an inmate as the state corrections system continues to be roiled by a wildcat strike by prison staff. The agency said Monday it had ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 2020 report by the Office of Legislative Auditor recommended closing or replacing facilities in both Stillwater, pictured here, ...

A new electronic visiting-application system for visitors to all state adult correctional facilities will kick off Monday, replacing a system that required visitors to submit through the U.S. mail.

Sharonda Carlos will take over the position of Commissioner of the state Department of Correction when Commissioner Angel ...

Prominent Prison Reform Advocate and Author Demands Comprehensive Accountability and Transparency NEW YORK CITY, NY, ...