New York state prisons will release some inmates early because the system does not have enough corrections officers.

In a memo circulated this week, DOCCS Commissioner Daniel Martuscello instructed prison superintendents to compile a list of ...

In order to qualify, an inmate must be within 15 to 110 days of their approved release date and must not be serving time for ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed new prison reforms meant to ease staffing shortages on Tuesday as part of state budget ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed new prison reforms meant to ease staffing shortages on Tuesday as part of state budget ...

The union representing New York’s correctional officers is demanding an emergency meeting with state prison officials, warning that a plan to release thousands of inmates early—without addressing ...

NY's corrections commissioner has directed all state prison superintendents to create spreadsheets of inmates who qualify for ...

New York will begin granting early release to certain inmates due to a staffing crisis exacerbated by the recent strike and ...

A memo is worrying many around New York State. New York State Department of Corrections (DOCCS) Commissioner Daniel ...

Prison superintendents have until noon Friday to submit a list to the state of inmates eligible for early release to ease ...

State leaders are defending their decision to offer early release to people held in state prisons, and their approach to rebuilding the state prison security staff ranks after losing more than 2,000 ...

In the wake of staff shortages caused by the 22-day wildcat prison strike that ended in March, state officials will review ...