Nine months after a wildcat strike by correction officers, more than 2,700 National Guard members remain on duty at New York state prisons, according to WSYR. Officials say they’re helping as part of a “recruit, recover, rebuild” effort.
To fix staffing shortages, the state lowered the hiring age to 18 and introduced bonuses for sign-ons, referrals, and retention. Still, the state announced this week it will close Bare Hill Correctional Facility in March 2026 to consolidate resources.
Lawmakers questioned the delayed timing of the closure, especially ahead of the holidays…