New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

Prison Labor Is on the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic

States like California, New York, and Arizona have relied on prisoners to continue working, with little pay and in precarious conditions, during the coronavirus pandemic.

Eliyahu Kamisher Oct 05, 2020

In Leaked Audio, Prosecutor Admits Locking People Up Is Not About Public Safety

Sarah Lustbader Oct 31, 2019

Indefinite Solitary Confinement in New York Is Finally Put to the Test

Court challenges and a sweeping reform bill are offering hope to men trapped in isolation for decades.

Joshua Manson Jun 03, 2019

Prisons Across the U.S. Are Quietly Building Databases of Incarcerated People’s Voice Prints

The technology also allows authorities to mine call databases and cross-reference the voices of individuals prisoners have spoken with.

George Joseph, Debbie Nathan Jan 30, 2019