NYS/NYSCOPBA officials call on Governor Cuomo, DOCCS to halt future prison closures

Union Cites Increased Violence, COVID as Need To Create Impact Study Press release On May 19, 2021, NYSCOPBA Union Officials called on Governor Cuomo and DOCCS to put a hold on any future prison closures until a comprehensive study can be commissioned to address the rising violence inside prisons amid a …

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NYS/NYSCOPBA President responds to recent uptick of COVID-19 cases in state prisons

Union calls for suspension of inmate visits For Immediate Release October 14, 2020 Albany, NY – NYSCOPBA is calling for the immediate suspension of inmate visitation at correctional facilities that have seen a recent uptick in positive COVID-19 cases among in the inmate population. Recently, Elmira Correctional Facility saw an uptick in …

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