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Sentences extended for North Country inmates after assaulting corrections officers

Two inmates in Northern New York prisons are having their sentences extended after attacking prison staff. Officials with the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association are ... read more

Lawsuit filed against NYC corrections over call recording

The lawsuit, filed by public defenders groups, alleges that recording of calls by Securus Technologies violates rights of inmates and other callers ... read more

DOC sued for alleged ‘mass surveillance’ practices

The city’s Department of Correction unlawfully recorded all calls made and received by detainees in the city’s custody, a new class action lawsuit alleges. read more

Westchester Corrections Officer Eleanor Birritella Dies

"She loved her job. I will miss her, we will all miss her."This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. Related stories: Rise In ... read more

Popular Westchester Corrections Officer Dies At Age 40

Shock and sadness are spreading following the sudden death of Eleanor Birrittella, a well-known corrections officer in Westchester.Birrittella died on Saturday, April 20, according to Hector Lopez, ... read more

NYC family celebrates 93rd birthday of ‘tough cookie’ matriarch — who survived being shot in the head in 2001: ‘Keep pushing’

Four generations gathered in Brooklyn on Saturday to celebrate their 93-year-old matriarch, a “tough cookie” who first got by in New York earning 50 cents for hanging curtains — and survived getting ... read more

Update: Funeral Arrangements Announced For Beloved Westchester Corrections Officer, Age 40

Funeral arrangement details have been announced for a beloved corrections officer from Westchester who was killed in a crash. Westchester Correction Officer Eleanor Birrittella of Yonkers died on ... read more

New York officials could close up to five prisons this year

Gov. Kathy Hochul will be required to give lawmakers at least three months' notice, shorter than the six-month timeline some had asked for. read more

EXCLUSIVE: Marti Cummings leads a drag resistance in behind the scenes look of “Queen of New York” doc

Uncover the hottest political race in drag herstory with the Marti Cummings-starring documentary, “Queen of New York,” streaming exclusively on the Advocate Channel April 15th. read more

Mets retire Doc Gooden's number: Former Rookie of the Year, 1986 World Series champion thanks New York fans

On Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, the New York Mets officially retired Dwight "Doc" Gooden's No. 16. During his speech, Gooden said he begged the team repeatedly to re-sign him, including on a ... read more

NY budget allows Hochul to close up to 5 state prisons

The 2024-25 state budget agreement allows Gov. Kathy Hochul to expedite the closure of up to five prisons, but it's still not known which correctional facilities will close in the new fiscal year. read more

New York lawmakers pass $237 billion budget addressing housing construction and migrants

New York lawmakers have approved a $237 billion state budget that includes plans to spur housing construction, combat unlicensed marijuana stores and address the migrant crisis ... read more