Federal judge certifies class-action against New York DOCCS
In a recent decision, U.S. District Court Judge Meredith A. Vacca, has granted class certification in a lawsuit…
State walks back request for study on new prison
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) – The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision says it’s not building a…
City To Renew Rikers Phone Deal Amid AI Surveillance Concerns
The city’s Correction Department is set to renew a multimillion-dollar contract with a prison telecom giant that’s bragged…
New York Times investigation reveals pattern of inmate deaths before Robert Brooks case
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – A recent New York Times investigation claims Robert Brooks may not be the…
Brooklyn man convicted of murdering 8-year-old boy in 2011 dies behind bars
A Brooklyn man convicted of murdering an 8-year-old boy in 2011 died in custody, according to state correction…