NY Governor Faces Backlash From Within Own Party After 'Diverting Attention' Away From Black Inmate's Violent Death
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has been criticized by members of her own party for diverting attention away from the violent killing of an inmate following a visit to a local prison.
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
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.
New fallout after death of inmate beaten by prison guards
There was growing outrage after officers beat a handcuffed inmate who later died. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the system failed the inmate and announced a new superintendent at the prison in upstate New York.
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.
New York prison where man died after being beaten by guards will get a new leader
A New York prison where a man was beaten by correctional officers while handcuffed then died this month will get a new superintendent
New York prison to get new superintendent after inmate death
Governor Hochul has already moved to terminate 13 officers and a nurse implicated in the attack on the incarcerated man.
Crime down, no major scandals, but Gov. Hochul enters 2025 with lagging poll numbers
The governor will soon outline an agenda for the 2025 legislative session that some analysts and Democrats say will be ...
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 ...
Hochul Installs New Leader at Prison Where Inmate Was Fatally Beaten
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York moved to try to contain the fallout from the death of Robert Brooks, in which 14 corrections ...
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 ...
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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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Local elected officials issue joint statement expressing concern over Hochul visit
Kathy Hochul’s visit to Marcy Correctional Facility and how it ... and Griffo said their top priority remains public ...
Marcy prison leader out as Hochul pledges sweeping changes
Hochul orders DOCCS to expedite use of body cameras in wake of the alleged fatal beating of Robert L. Brooks at Marcy ...
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Gov. Hochul demands answers after the death of Robert Brooks, announces immediate changes
Hochul directed leaders to implement immediate changes to protect the safety and well-being of all DOCCS personnel and ...
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Governor Hochul visits Marcy Correctional Facility
Governor Hochul expedited more than $400 million in funding for installing bodycams and fixed cameras in all DOCCS facilities ...
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NY Governor Hochul announces $28.5 million funding for DC fast chargers
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $28.5 million in additional funding being made available to install DC fast chargers ...
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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.