Seven Prisoners Die as New York Guard Strikes Cause Widespread Disarray
Thousands of corrections officers at dozens of prisons have been protesting working conditions in wildcat strikes across the state.
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Deal reached to end illegal strike by New York state prison workers, governor says
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced an agreement to end a wildcat strike that has roiled the state’s prison system for more than a weekABC News - 4d -
Six New York prison workers indicted for murder in beating death of inmate
Assault on Robert Brooks in December caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Six New York prison workers have been indicted for second-degree murder in the ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Murder charges announced in death of Robert Brooks, man beaten by New York prison officers
Murder charges have been announced in the death of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who was beaten by guards at an upstate New York prison in December.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Drug lords face federal charges in New York after transferred from Mexican prison
A notorious Mexican drug lord pleaded not guilty to several federal charges in New York on Friday. 72-year-old Rafael Caro Quintero was arraigned alongside Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, a former leader ...CBS News - 3d -
10 former prison guards charged in death of inmate Robert Brooks
Ten former prison guards have been indicted in the killing of Robert Brooks, a prisoner who was incarcerated at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy, New York.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Inmate Dies at N.Y. Prison as Corrections Officers’ Strike Continues
The 61-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at Auburn Correctional Facility, one of dozens of state prisons where corrections officers have walked off the job over working conditions.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
'New York, New York' to play only after Yanks win
The Yankees will play Frank Sinatra's version of the "Theme From New York, New York" only after home wins instead of all games in the Bronx, going back to the original custom set by owner George ...ESPN - Feb. 24 -
The Yankees Won’t Play Sinatra’s ‘New York, New York’ After Losses
It’s been a big week for changes in the Bronx, as this shift in tradition comes just days after the team amended its longstanding facial hair policy.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Seven restaurants to sample Spain’s hottest new chefs – without blowing the budget
The country is home to some of the world’s best modern cuisine, and these trailblazers serve inventive dishes at affordable prices. Since 2002, Spain’s gastronomic year has kicked off at Madrid ...The Guardian - 1d
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JD Vance Ignites Outrage in UK With ‘Random Country’ Comment
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Supreme Court Deals Blow to E.P.A. in Dispute Over Federal Water Rules
The 5-to-4 decision is the latest setback for the agency and could have sweeping implications for curtailing water pollution offshore.The New York Times - 2h
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Where Trump stands in the polls: Americans are split ahead of major speech
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Can teaching employees poker skills help businesses thrive?
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