A corrections officer at Altona Correctional Facility was violently assaulted by an inmate, suffering head and facial injuries. The officer activated her alarm, and another inmate intervened, restraining the attacker until staff arrived. The officer received hospital treatment, and an investigation into the assault is underway, with potential involvement from multiple law enforcement agencies. DOCCS officials emphasize that those committing crimes within their facilities will be prosecuted.
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TAP Falling Behind
NY's Tuition Assistance program is not keeping pace with increased costs a newly released report shows.
DEC Academy
A group of 50 were picked from a list of 10,000 for NY State Forest Ranger and EOC Academy training.
Wedding Scams
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Olympics in NY
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New Lottery Game
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