Staff at Marcy Correctional Facility on strike over work conditions, extended shifts
Officers from Marcy Correctional Facility protested working conditions, demanding an end to 16- to 24-hour shifts that sometimes stretch back-to-back.
Six correction officers charged with murder for beating inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility
At least some of the correction officers involved in the deadly beating of an inmate at the Marcy Correctional Facility are expected to face criminal charges later today.
Marcy Correctional officers indicted for Robert Brooks murder
Marcy Correctional Facility in upstate New York has been a bastion of police brutality for years according to reports and the recent death of inmate Robert Brooks has brought even more attention to the civil rights violations running rampant at the prison.
Marcy corrections officers defy union, rally in freezing cold over working conditions
Hundreds of corrections officers at Marcy and Midstate Correctional Facilities strike for better working conditions, defying their own union. Learn why they’re taking a stand.
Murder charges filed against correction officers accused of beating inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility
At least some of the correction officers involved in the deadly beating of an inmate at the Marcy Correctional Facility are expected to face criminal charges later today.
Third-Day of Strike at Elmira Correctional Facility as Officers Demand Safer Conditions
By Max Coven Click here for updates on this story ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) — A strike at the Elmira Correctional Facility has entered its third day as correction officers continue their demands for safer working conditions and improved staffing.
Rep. Langworthy joins corrections officers as strikes continues outside New York correctional facilities
As strikes across New York State correctional facilities enter Day 3 on Wednesday, Congressman Nick Langworthy (R, NY-23) joined corrections officers on strike at Collins Correctional Facility to show support for their fight.
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Several Marcy Correctional Facility prison guards charged in Robert Brooks' death
Robert Brooks died choking on his own blood after three separate beatings and some of the officers involved were released on ...
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Murder and more charged against Marcy corrections officers for death of Robert L. Brooks
A total of nine corrections officers were taken into custody Thursday in the beating death of Marcy Correctional Facility ...
Video of assemblyman's stay at Marcy shows exchange with sergeant
Assemblyman Edward Gibbs said the video is being 'shopped' to reporters to discredit him; Prison officers' union leader said ...
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Family Reacts to Indictments in Beating Death of Marcy Correctional Inmate Robert Brooks
The family of Robert Brooks issued a response on Thursday regarding the indictments of those involved in the beating death of ...
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Six COs Face Murder Charges For The Brutal Death Of Robert Brooks In NY Correctional Facility
Ten individuals have been charged in connection with the violent beating that led to the death of inmate Robert Brooks, with ...
Onondaga County DA plans ‘noteworthy development’ in case of Marcy inmate homicide
The Onondaga County District Attorney announced Monday that he expects a “noteworthy development” in the investigation into ...
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Buttenschon, Griffo Release Statements on Local Correctional Facilities During 'Unlawful Work Stoppage'
Two local elected officials have emphasized that ensuring safety at state correctional facilities must be a top priority.
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How a Guards’ Strike Plunged New York Prisons Into Turmoil and Why the Timing Is Curious
Correctional officers complain of unsafe conditions, but critics say the protests were meant to deflect attention from ‘a ...