New York will expand its initiative that provides non-driver ID cards to individuals released from Department of Corrections and Community Supervision custody. The program is now available in all 43 State-run correctional facilities, with non-driver … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calling Attention to Increased Inmate-On-Staff Violence In State Correctional Facilities
State Senator George Borrello is calling attention to increased inmate-on-staff violence for state correctional officers. Borrello was joined by correctional officers and their families as well as union officials with the New York State … [Read more...]
Convicted Murderer of Salamanca Woman Released in Dutchess County
The convicted murderer of a Salamanca woman has been released from prison, but has not been released in Western New York. The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision said Edward Kindt, who was convicted for raping and … [Read more...]
State to Restrict Sex Offenders on Parole from Playing Pokemon Go
ALBANY - New York State is cracking down on sex offenders who may try to take part in the popular Pokemon Go augmented reality game. On Monday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Corrections and Community … [Read more...]
DiNapoli Releases Report Critical of State Oversight of Sex Offenders
ALBANY - New York’s top financial watchdog says the state must do more to improve oversight of its most dangerous sex offenders. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released an audit late last week that claims the state Department of Corrections and … [Read more...]