Old prisons in the United States get new lease of life as stylish apartments
A reformatory’s redevelopment into housing in Virginia has become a guiding example for cities across the United States. Read ...
Former college adjunct professor gets 8 years in prison for sexually abusing women from El Salvador
A former City College chemistry adjunct professor has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing three women from El Salvador after convincing them to travel to the U.S. for a better ...
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A decade and $600 million later, New York prisons still lack cameras
After footage of the killing of Robert Brooks sparked national outcry, Governor Kathy Hochul promised to fully equip New York prisons with cameras. The project has stalled for years.
Families of 2 New York inmates who died after injuries suffered in prison join Syracuse rally demanding changes
Timothy and Quanzell Scholtz spoke about their family member Edward Sholtz, who died Jan. 5 at Wynn Hospital in Utica. The 22 ...
Man Sentenced to 44 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Qaeda Ties
Minh Quang Pham was accused of plotting a suicide bombing at Heathrow Airport in London in support of Al Qaeda’s Yemen branch ...
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Advocates rally to reform sentencing laws in New York
Over 500 people gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday to support legislation aimed at overhauling New York’s sentencing laws.