New York will begin releasing certain incarcerated individuals early as part of a new initiative by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to address ongoing staffing shortages in state prisons.
Ten New York State correction officers indicted in the fatal beating of inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility have been offered plea agreements, according to prosecutors.
Good news for New Yorkers struggling with high internet costs—thanks to the Affordable Broadband Act, low-income households can access high-speed internet for as low as $15 per month.