Cashman Calls for Staff Protections After Upstate Prison Officer Injuries

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 4:22 AM

Assembly member Michael Cashman is calling for stronger protections for correctional staff following officer injuries at Upstate Correctional Facility. Cashman says employees should be able to work without being abused or injured. As he prepares for the twenty twenty-seven legislative session, he says recruitment, retention, training and sustainable resources are priorities. He plans to work […]

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