New York To Release Inmates From Jails

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New York to release some prison inmates early over shortage of guard staff
New York state prisons will release some inmates early because the system does not have enough corrections officers, weeks after the state fired more than 2,000 guards who went on strike over poor working conditions.
Some inmates to be released early due to New York prison guard shortage
A shortage of prison guards may lead to early releases for select inmates serving time in New York state prisons.
New York To Release Inmates From Jails Because of Staffing Problems
Inmates across New York state with 110 or fewer days remaining in their sentence could get an early release amid staff strikes.

New York, cellphones and Charter school

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New York nears a “bell-to-bell” restriction on phones in school.
As reported by Politico, Governor Kathy Hochul and lawmakers are closing in on an agreement to prevent kids from using their phones throughout the school day. Hochul is working with lawmakers to finalize the specifics of the rule,
New York moves toward statewide cellphone ban in schools
New York is on the verge of becoming the next state to ban cellphone use during school hours — a victory for its Democratic governor who has been pushing to drastically limit the “endless disruptions from social media” on students.
Should New York ban cellphones in schools? Bronx teachers and students share the benefits.
As Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for a "bell-to-bell" ban on cellphones inside classrooms, two schools in the Bronx got ahead of the curve and are seeing benefits.

Yankees players using new 'torpedo' bat

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Yankees 'torpedo-barrel' bats drawing attention
Dan Patrick examines the MLB's bat rules with the New York Yankees developing a "torpedo-barrel" bat and the attention it has drawn to open the season.
Bombs away: Viral coverage stirs debate on New York Yankees’ ‘torpedo bats’
The New York Yankees' new torpedo bats, developed by MIT physicist Aaron Leanhardt who has also done work for NASA, have gone viral and sparked a fierce debate.
'Genius': SF Giants broadcaster weighs in on Yankees 'torpedo' bats
After the first weekend of Major League Baseball, all the talk is about the “torpedo bats” the New York Yankees introduced — and you can count San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow as a big fan of them.
N.J. family's solar panel system breaks as company files for bankruptcy. Here's how CBS News New York helped.
A New Jersey family bought an expensive solar panel system from one of the most established companies in the country, but ...
Father and son indicted in New York over failed Arizona sports complex
A father-and-son team has been indicted in Manhattan on charges they defrauded investors in a failed Arizona sports complex, ...
New York officials cancel horse racing at racetrack over 'unacceptable noise levels' from nearby casino
The New York Racing Association said it had to cancel a full day of racing at Aqueduct on Sunday due to an auto show at a ...
Amy Schumer's home blends New York City style with English country charm – the combination is one of the most surprising we've ever seen
The actress's Brooklyn home is a masterclass in decorating with blue, from its living room art to the breakfast nook (and ...
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: News, Statuses, Inactives for Tuesday, April 1
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Where to watch the New York Sirens vs. Montreal Victoire for free - PWHL
A couple of PWHL teams on opposite ends of the league standings get ready to do battle in Quebec on Tuesday night, as the ...
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New York Jets still may have Allen Lazard in their plans moving forward
Sure sounds like the #Jets would like to keep WR Allen Lazard on the roster in 2025 albeit at a lesser number than he is ...
More than 25 ex-New York Giants will play or coach in UFL during 2025 season
More than 25 former members of the New York Giants will either coach or play in the UFL during the 2025 season.
Fire kills New York cat sanctuary founder and dozens of animals he rescued
Authorities say a fire burned down a Long Island cat shelter, killing its founder, who lived there, and at least 59 of the ...
New York Rangers Sign Callum Tung, Joins Hartford Wolf Pack On ATO
The New York Rangers announced they have signed goaltender Callum Tung to a three-year entry level contract that begins in ...