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What is the HALT Act? A closer look as striking corrections officers call for its reversal
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — In 2021, former Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Human Alternatives to Long Term Solitary Confinement ...
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Assembly Republicans urge Gov. Hochul to repeal HALT Act, address prison crisis
In a direct appeal to Gov. Kathy Hochul, members of the Assembly Minority Conference are calling for the immediate repeal of ...
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Protests continue for the 4th day at correctional facilities across New York State
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Protesters set up camp across the street from Elmira Correctional Facility for the fourth day in a row ...
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State announces changes to entice striking correction workers to go back to work, including HALT Act
New York State announced changes to state prisons to entice striking correction officers to go back to work, according to a ...
As prison protests continue, New York corrections staff urge Hochul to repeal HALT Act
Wednesday marked day three of the protests that are happening at correctional facilities all over New York over working ...
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Protests outside Elmira Correctional Facility reach day six
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Protesters joined outside the Elmira Correctional Facility for a sixth day to protest working ...
Prison strike: New York suspends portions of HALT Act amid protest
The NYS DOCCS released a memo that it plans to temporarily suspect portions of the HALT Act until they can safely open ...
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Minority Leader calls for an end to HALT Act
As members of the National Guard began to arrive at correctional facilities across New York state on Wednesday and Thursday, another Assembly member is seeking an end to the HALT Act. Assembly ...