New York governor orders reforms following inmate death
New York's governor on Monday ordered prison reforms and began the process of firing corrections officers who earlier this month beat a restrained Black inmate who died a few hours later. Kathy Hochul's office said in a written statement that she visited the Marcy Correctional Facility in central New York,
New York governor orders firing of prison staffers involved in inmate’s fatal beating
Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered more than a dozen prison staffers to be fired over the fatal beating of an inmate earlier this month.
Video shows New York corrections staff beat inmate hours before he died
The New York Attorney General released body camera video of correction officers beating a handcuffed inmate hours before he died.
Bodycam footage shows correctional officers fatally beating handcuffed inmate
Disturbing bodycam footage released on Friday shows correctional officers fatally beating inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility. New York Governor Kathy Hochul ordered a full investigation into the incident.
Video shows officers beating inmate Robert Brooks at New York correctional facility before his death
The New York attorney general's office released new police body-worn camera video Friday as part of its investigation into the fatal beating of inmate Robert Brooks upstate.
New York correctional officers pummeled handcuffed inmate before his death
Correctional officers at a New York prison repeatedly punched a handcuffed inmate, lifted him by the neck and dropped him before he later died, newly released video shows. (New York State Attorney Gen
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New York prison where a handcuffed man died after being beaten will get a new leader
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New York governor announces temporary ban on flights over ‘critical infrastructure’ amid drone sightings
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Justice Reform in Motion: Governor Hochul Addresses New York Prison Tragedy
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has initiated a series of prison reforms following the fatal beating of Robert Brooks, a ...
New York becomes first state to offer paid medical leave during pregnancy
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New York governor signs legislation addressing AI, consumer data protection
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Sen. O’Mara calls for shift in New York’s priorities ahead of 2025 legislative session
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New York to Charge Climate Adaptation Costs on Top Fossil Fuel Emitters
This type of legislation represents nothing more than a punitive new fee on American energy, and we are evaluating our ...
Drones banned over 'critical infrastructure' sites in New York amid recent sightings, governor says
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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 ...