New York State Department Of Corrections News

New York State Department Of Corrections News


Feb 20, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: NYS Correctional Officers on Strike Over Safety Concerns Amid Controversial HALT Act

This widespread protest is centered around the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act (HALT), a law passed in 2022 under disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

William Floyd Educator Honored in Los Angeles with National Teaching Award

William Floyd teacher travels to L.A. to accept $25,000 award.


Local

Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) offers free New York Landlord Smoke-Free Housing Toolkit

The Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) hopies to expand smoke-free environments all over New York.