County jails are holding larger numbers of state-ready inmates after the correction officer strike earlier this year and the state's decision to fire 2,000 officers.

Several former New York State correction officers are suing the state and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) to get their jobs back.

Local News DOCCs set to begin analysis with authority to close up to three prisons The New York State Department of Corrections is starting to analyze prisons for potential closures.

Last Thursday, the DOH introduced its new electronic Material Transactions Notice form, marking the official end of its email-based submission process and significantly increasing the scope of the ...

DOCCS has faced widespread criticism regarding the prison strikes, the death of two inmates and safety concerns from those working in the facilities.

Settlement papers the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) sent to corrections workers who are seeking reinstatement after they were fired during a statewide ...

According to NYS DOCCS a pay increase is on the way for correction officers, sergeants and lieutenants.

The Erie County Sheriff’s Office announced it has been informed that the NYS DOCCS will resume intake of state-ready incarcerated individuals at its male facilities, effective Monday.

NYSCOPBA wants to meet with DOCCS about understaffing, early releases, and unsafe working conditions that have continued after an unsanctioned strike among correction officers.

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- The Office of New York State Comptroller is calling for improved guidance for state agencies using Artificial Intelligence, or AI.

Daniel Martuscello, commissioner of the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), sent a memo directing prison leaders to provide a list of inmates convicted of crimes ...

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