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Deaths in RRU's Reformists Cannot Explain Away - Inmate on Inmate murders are fueling a record breaking year across New York State Department of Corrections.

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/%E2%80%9Crehabilitation-reform-carries-a-body-count-albany-ny-ignores","title":"“Rehabilitation & Reform\" carries a Body Count Albany, NY Ignores","summary":"Deaths in RRU's Reformists Cannot Explain Away - Inmate on Inmate murders are fueling a record breaking year across New York State Department of Corrections.","date_modified":"2026-08-06T21:32:47Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/a-93-million-report-that-missed-the-assignment","html_content":"

When New York State awarded Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP a contract worth up to $9,356,820, taxpayers were told they were paying for something very specific: an independent, comprehensive investigation into ...

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/a-93-million-report-that-missed-the-assignment","title":"A $9.3 Million Report That Missed the Assignment","summary":"When New York State awarded Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP a contract worth up to $9,356,820, taxpayers were told they were paying for something very specific: an independent, comprehensive investigation into ...","date_modified":"2026-07-06T20:29:53Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/a-system-in-crisis-why-new-york%E2%80%99s-prison-emergency-is-a-failure","html_content":"

What is happening inside New York State correctional facilities is not the result of Correction Officers. Not the ones currently working. Not the ones who were terminated. And certainly not the civilian staff who continu...

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/a-system-in-crisis-why-new-york%E2%80%99s-prison-emergency-is-a-failure","title":"A System in Crisis: Why NY's Prison Issues Are Only getting Worse","summary":"What is happening inside New York State correctional facilities is not the result of Correction Officers. Not the ones currently working. Not the ones who were terminated. And certainly not the civilian staff who continu...","date_modified":"2026-04-20T20:50:54Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/they-called-it-%E2%80%9Cmass-hysteria%E2%80%9D-other-states-called-it-a-crisis","html_content":"

Across the country, correctional systems are confronting a dangerous new reality: synthetic drugs are no longer just smuggled in traditional forms — they are being embedded into paper itself.

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/they-called-it-%E2%80%9Cmass-hysteria%E2%80%9D-other-states-called-it-a-crisis","title":"They Called It “Mass Hysteria.” Other States Called It a Crisis.","summary":"Across the country, correctional systems are confronting a dangerous new reality: synthetic drugs are no longer just smuggled in traditional forms — they are being embedded into paper itself.","date_modified":"2026-03-23T19:56:46Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/the-quiet-strategy-to-avoid-reinstating-2000-correction-officers","html_content":"

How Legal Strategy, Bureaucratic Delay, and Political Risk May Be Shaping the Aftermath of the 2025 NYSDOCCS Strike

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When public employees in New York are charged under the Taylor Law, the law does not simply say “there was a strike.”

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/the-three-things-an-employer-must-prove-in-a-perb-strike-charge","title":"The Three Things an Employer Must Prove in a PERB Strike Charge","summary":"When public employees in New York are charged under the Taylor Law, the law does not simply say “there was a strike.”","date_modified":"2026-02-25T22:12:01Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/understanding-%E2%80%9Cwillful-participation%E2%80%9D-in-a-perb-strike-charge","html_content":"

When public employees in New York are charged with violating the Taylor Law’s strike prohibition, the most important legal phrase is:

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/understanding-%E2%80%9Cwillful-participation%E2%80%9D-in-a-perb-strike-charge","title":"Understanding “Willful Participation” in a PERB Strike Charge","summary":"When public employees in New York are charged with violating the Taylor Law’s strike prohibition, the most important legal phrase is:","date_modified":"2026-02-25T21:36:18Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/why-new-york%E2%80%99s-corrections-conversation-has-lost-its-center","html_content":"

When Accountability Disappears, Justice Breaks Down

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Why the State Keeps Re-Presenting the Same Settlement to Correctional Officers

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/a-risk-management-strategy-not-a-resolution","title":"A Risk Management Strategy, Not a Resolution","summary":" Why the State Keeps Re-Presenting the Same Settlement to Correctional Officers","date_modified":"2026-02-05T18:34:38Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/nyscopba-contract-negotiations-and-the-question-of-leadership","html_content":"

As NYSCOPBA enters another round of contract negotiations with the State of New York, many correction officers are asking the same question:\n

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/nyscopba-contract-negotiations-and-the-question-of-leadership","title":"NYSCOPBA, Contract Negotiations, and the Question of Leadership","summary":" As NYSCOPBA enters another round of contract negotiations with the State of New York, many correction officers are asking the same question:\n","date_modified":"2026-01-19T21:53:13Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/when-redefining-assault-redefines-safety","html_content":"

What DOCCS’ New Directive Means for Correctional Staff

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What a Vote of No Confidence Really Means

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Every Case They Touched Must Be Reviewed — Starting with Those Against Correction Officers

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Amend HALT Act - New York's Prison System is Chaos.

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We found several recent, peer-reviewed or official toxicology / epidemiology studies that shed light on what substances have been confirmed in “strips” or items used in correctional settings (smoked, soaked paper, etc.),...

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/a-snapshot-toxicology-reports-and-peer-reviewed-studies","title":"A Snapshot: Toxicology reports and peer-reviewed studies","summary":"We found several recent, peer-reviewed or official toxicology / epidemiology studies that shed light on what substances have been confirmed in “strips” or items used in correctional settings (smoked, soaked paper, etc.),...","date_modified":"2025-09-17T18:40:00Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/the-ripple-effects-of-new-york%E2%80%99s-staffing-crisis-in-corrections","html_content":"

The staffing crisis inside New York’s prisons is not confined to the walls of DOCCS facilities. It has spilled outward — into neighborhoods, county jails, families, and communities across the state. What started as a le...

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/the-ripple-effects-of-new-york%E2%80%99s-staffing-crisis-in-corrections","title":"The Ripple Effects of New York’s Staffing Crisis in Corrections","summary":" The staffing crisis inside New York’s prisons is not confined to the walls of DOCCS facilities. It has spilled outward — into neighborhoods, county jails, families, and communities across the state. What started as a le...","date_modified":"2025-09-17T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/how-nysdoccs-and-nyscopba-have-fueled-the-staffing-collapse","html_content":"

Leadership in Crisis: How NYSDOCCS and NYSCOPBA Leadership Have Fueled the Staffing Collapse

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A balanced plan of accountability, policy reform, and and human-centered care.

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/nys-doccs-a-balanced-plan-of-accountability-policy-reform-and","title":"NYSDOCCS: A balance of accountability and policy reform","summary":" A balanced plan of accountability, policy reform, and and human-centered care.","date_modified":"2025-09-10T21:03:23Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/behind-the-wall","html_content":"

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/behind-the-wall","title":"Behind the Wall: A lethal dose of Fentanyl","summary":" ","date_modified":"2025-06-22T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/chemical-exposures-in-us-correctional-facilities","html_content":"

A Crisis Unfolding - A closer look at 2024 - 2025

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If an employer knows about a credible threat or planned attack on employees and fails to take action, it can fall under negligence—and potentially criminal liability or civil rights violations, depending on the circumsta...

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/negligent-failure-to-protect-by-employers","title":"Negligent Failure to Protect by Employers","summary":"If an employer knows about a credible threat or planned attack on employees and fails to take action, it can fall under negligence—and potentially criminal liability or civil rights violations, depending on the circumsta...","date_modified":"2025-04-07T21:39:14Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/fmla-violations-committed-by-nydoccs","html_content":"

On February 16, 2025, some Correction Officers were exercising their FMLA rights.

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One thing has been VERY clear. Local Officials as well as State Senators have stepped up to the plate in the fight to protect all within New York State correctional facilities. And progress is being made.

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/how-your-local-and-state-reps-can-help-you-with-larger-issues","title":"How your local and state Reps can help you with larger issues","summary":"One thing has been VERY clear. Local Officials as well as State Senators have stepped up to the plate in the fight to protect all within New York State correctional facilities. And progress is being made. ","date_modified":"2025-03-29T21:11:32Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/defamation-in-the-workplace-when-employers-cross-the-line","html_content":"

Defamation occurs when someone makes a false statement that harms another person's reputation. In the workplace, defamation can be especially damaging, particularly when an employer accuses an employee of engaging in ill...

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/defamation-in-the-workplace-when-employers-cross-the-line","title":"Defamation in the Workplace: When Employers Cross the Line","summary":"Defamation occurs when someone makes a false statement that harms another person's reputation. In the workplace, defamation can be especially damaging, particularly when an employer accuses an employee of engaging in ill...","date_modified":"2025-03-24T20:02:46Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/understanding-pesh-and-its-role-in-workplace-safety","html_content":"

About PESH: There are numerous active PESH investigations across New York State Correctional facilities. If you are a current officer experience unsafe working conditions within a facility, file a complaint with PESH. A...

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/understanding-pesh-and-its-role-in-workplace-safety","title":"Understanding PESH and Its Role in Workplace Safety","summary":"About PESH: There are numerous active PESH investigations across New York State Correctional facilities. If you are a current officer experience unsafe working conditions within a facility, file a complaint with PESH. A...","date_modified":"2025-03-21T22:31:50Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/officers-terminated-while-on-workers-compensation-and-fmla","html_content":"

​During the recent strike by New York State correctional officers, individuals on Workers' Compensation and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave faced significant challenges, including directives to return to work,...

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/officers-terminated-while-on-workers-compensation-and-fmla","title":"Officers terminated while on Worker's Compensation and FMLA","summary":" ​During the recent strike by New York State correctional officers, individuals on Workers' Compensation and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave faced significant challenges, including directives to return to work,...","date_modified":"2025-03-20T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/retaliation-you-decide-executive-order-473","html_content":"

​In March 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul issued Executive Order 47.3, permanently barring over 2,000 terminated correctional officers from future employment within state and local government agencies. This action was taken...

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/retaliation-you-decide-executive-order-473","title":"Retaliation? You decide. Executive Order 47.3: ","summary":" ​In March 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul issued Executive Order 47.3, permanently barring over 2,000 terminated correctional officers from future employment within state and local government agencies. This action was taken...","date_modified":"2025-03-19T15:23:20Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/legal-basis-for-safety-strikes","html_content":"

case law :

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Federal Laws and New York State employment laws both govern workplace rights and responsibilities, but they differ in scope, enforcement, and additional protections. Below is a breakdown of their differences, including c...

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/federal-a-new-york-state-employment-laws","title":"Workplace Rights: Federal Laws & New York State Laws","summary":"Federal Laws and New York State employment laws both govern workplace rights and responsibilities, but they differ in scope, enforcement, and additional protections. Below is a breakdown of their differences, including c...","date_modified":"2025-03-16T21:51:09Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/new-york-state-correctional-officers-on-strike","html_content":"

A Call for Safety and Fairness

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/new-york-state-correctional-officers-on-strike","title":"New York State Correctional Officers on Strike","summary":" A Call for Safety and Fairness","date_modified":"2025-03-04T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/standing-with-new-york-state-correction-officers","html_content":"

A Call for Fairness and Safety

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/standing-with-new-york-state-correction-officers","title":"Standing with New York State Correction Officers","summary":"A Call for Fairness and Safety","date_modified":"2025-03-03T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/understanding-the-taylor-law-and-workplace-safety-obligations","html_content":"

Understanding the Taylor Law and Workplace Safety Obligations

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/understanding-the-taylor-law-and-workplace-safety-obligations","title":"Understanding the Taylor Law and Workplace Safety Obligations ","summary":"Understanding the Taylor Law and Workplace Safety Obligations","date_modified":"2025-02-28T20:43:18Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/why-corrections-officers-on-strike-across-new-york-state","html_content":"

Correction officers on strike in New York State are voicing a series of demands aimed at improving their working conditions and safety. Their main requests include:

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/why-corrections-officers-on-strike-across-new-york-state","title":"Why Corrections Officers are on strike across New York State","summary":" Correction officers on strike in New York State are voicing a series of demands aimed at improving their working conditions and safety. Their main requests include:","date_modified":"2025-02-27T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/email-template-for-your-state-reps-senators","html_content":"

Real change needs to happen in Albany for Correction Officers safety. This is the easiest way to show Correction Officers support across New York State is to contact your state senators!!!!

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/email-template-for-your-state-reps-senators","title":"Email Template for your State Reps & Senators ","summary":"Real change needs to happen in Albany for Correction Officers safety. This is the easiest way to show Correction Officers support across New York State is to contact your state senators!!!!","date_modified":"2025-02-26T17:42:31Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/how-you-can-help-new-york-state-corrections-officers-on-strike","html_content":"

How the Public Can Support New York State Corrections Officers on Strike

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/how-you-can-help-new-york-state-corrections-officers-on-strike","title":"How you Can Help New York State Corrections Officers on Strike","summary":"How the Public Can Support New York State Corrections Officers on Strike","date_modified":"2025-02-26T01:34:48Z"},{"id":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/the-halt-act-and-the-rising-assaults-against-corrections-officers","html_content":"

In recent years, the implementation of the HALT (Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement) Act has stirred considerable debate within the criminal justice system. While the intent behind the prison legislati...

","url":"https://nysdocs.org/latest-news/f/the-halt-act-and-the-rising-assaults-against-corrections-officers","title":"The HALT Act and the Rising Assaults Against Corrections Officers","summary":"In recent years, the implementation of the HALT (Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement) Act has stirred considerable debate within the criminal justice system. While the intent behind the prison legislati...","date_modified":"2025-02-25T23:18:38Z"}]}