New York. Governor Hochul Visits Marcy Correctional Facility Demanding Answers Following Death of Robert Brooks and Announces Immediate Corrective Actions

Governor Kathy Hochul today visited Marcy Correctional Facility demanding answers from the facility’s interim leadership following the horrific killing of Robert Brooks. Governor Hochul also met with a number of incarcerated individuals at Marcy who serve as liaisons for the larger incarcerated population and heard from them directly about their experiences. Governor Hochul announced immediate…

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New York. Governor Hochul calls for termination of 14 correctional facility employees after inmate death. Video

A dozen corrections officers and a nurse are under investigation following a deadly use of force incident at Marcy Correctional Facility.An inside source told CBS6 the body camera footage could be released as soon as Friday. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has ordered the termination of 14 correctional facility employees following the death of…

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New York. Governor Hochul Signs Online Safety Legislation to Strengthen Protections for the Personal Data of Consumers

Ahead of the holidays, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative bill package designed to strengthen protections for the personal data of consumers. During the holiday season, companies, offices and organizations statewide, experience higher levels of fraudulent activity involving consumer data and information. With this series of bills newly signed by the Governor, New York continues…

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Governor Kathy Hochul Proposes $3 Billion Inflation Refund to Ease New Yorkers’ Cost of Living

Governor Kathy Hochul has reaffirmed her commitment to addressing the cost of living in New York with a bold proposal to return $3 billion in surplus sales tax revenue to residents through Inflation Refund checks. This initiative will benefit 620,000 Western New York households and 8.6 million residents statewide, providing $300 to individuals earning less…

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