Governor defends keeping Marcy prison open despite calls to close facility after inmate’s death
In an exclusive interview with WSYR in Syracuse, Governor Kathy Hochul countered calls to shut down the Marcy Correctional ...
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Robert Brooks transferred to Marcy prison for 'his safety,' testimony reveals
"Incarcerated individual Brooks was involved in two altercations with other incarcerated individuals while at Mohawk, and due ...
Families of 2 New York inmates who died after injuries suffered in prison join Syracuse rally demanding changes
Timothy and Quanzell Scholtz spoke about their family member Edward Sholtz, who died Jan. 5 at Wynn Hospital in Utica. The 22 ...
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62 elected officials call on Hochul to close Marcy Correctional; local officials decline
A total of 62 elected officials across New York are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to close Marcy Correctional Facility. Mohawk ...
Assemblywoman opposes closure of Marcy Correctional Facility amid safety concerns
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon has voiced her opposition to the proposed closure of the Marcy Correctional Facility, ...
Rally for prison safety follows death at Marcy Correctional Facility
A rally advocating for prison safety is set for Monday, following the death of Robert Brooks, an inmate at Marcy Correctional ...
Responding to the tragedy at Marcy
She made her case surrounded by dozens of advocates and lawmakers — including formerly incarcerated Assemblymember Eddie ...
Legislation would tighten oversight in wake of Marcy prison death
After Marcy death, legislation to make it easier to fire correction officers who are found to have engaged in misconduct ...
Upstate Correctional Facility locked down
After two recent incidents caused several staff and inmates to be sent to the hospital, the state has locked down Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone. “For the safety of the staff, incarcerated ...
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2 Inmates at Marcy Correctional Facility Given CPR and Narcan, Correctional Officers Union Says
Officers at Marcy Correctional Facility performed CPR on two inmates and administered multiple doses of Narcan after ...
Assemblyman spends night at Marcy Correctional Facility
A New York State Assemblyman spent the night at the Marcy Correctional Facility Tuesday night in hopes that his calls for its ...
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State lawmakers call for prison reform after death of inmate at CNY prison
The death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility has prompted calls by lawmakers in Albany for legislative reforms ...