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.
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 of Robert Brooks,
New York’s governor orders firing of prison staffers involved in inmate’s fatal beating
New York’s governor has ordered more than a dozen state prison staffers fired over the fatal beating of an inmate earlier this month. Gov.
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 restrained inmate, by corrections officers. The governor has prioritized immediate action,
New York Governor orders prison reforms after inmate's custodial death
New York Governor Kathy Hochul pledges prison reform after inmate's death sparks outrage, ordering officer dismissals, cultural reviews, and $400 million for security upgrades to prevent future abuses and ensure accountability in the city's prisons.
New York Prison Where a Handcuffed Man Died After Being Beaten Will Get a New Leader
A New York prison where a handcuffed man died after being beaten by officers this month will get a new superintendent
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.
New York Prison Officers’ Brutal Beating Of Black Inmate Sparks Widespread Outrage
Robert Brooks died following a brutal attack at a New York state prison earlier this month, with the incident captured on multiple officers' body cameras.
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New York governor signs legislation addressing AI, consumer data protection
The act mandates evaluations of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and privacy risks, along with the development of safeguards to ...
How New York state is defying Donald Trump’s plans to roll back climate action
New York governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark climate legislation into law last week, showing how states can keep holding ...
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 ...
New York legislation was inspired by state and federal superfund laws
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will issue assessments to energy firms operating in New York; funds will be used for climate mitigation.
New York aims to fine polluters up to $75 billion with new climate law
The law would raise $3 billion annually from major carbon polluters, requiring them to pay for climate damage based on their ...
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Sen. O’Mara calls for shift in New York’s priorities ahead of 2025 legislative session
As New York State prepares for the start of the 2025 legislative session, Senator Tom O’Mara is urging Governor Kathy Hochul ...
In New Mexico, a Democratic Governor Wants to Get Tough on Crime
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has clashed with her own party over how to tackle the nexus of addiction, mental illness and ...