Press Releases & Policy Statements

In an effort to inform the public as part of its mandate, the Correctional Association of New York issues Press Releases & Policy Statements following prison monitoring visits, the publication of an issue-based reports, and on policy impacting incarcerated individuals and staff in New York. To access these materials, please see below.

Sumeet Sharma 8/27/24 Sumeet Sharma 8/27/24

Correctional Association of New York Releases Report on Conditions at Taconic Correctional Facility

Sumeet Sharma 7/19/24 Sumeet Sharma 7/19/24

Correctional Association of New York Commends Governor's Announcement on Prison Closures

The Correctional Association of New York (CANY) commends Governor Kathy Hochul for announcing the closure of Great Meadow and Sullivan Correctional Facilities

Sumeet Sharma 6/17/24 Sumeet Sharma 6/17/24

Correctional Association of New York Releases Analysis of Prison Grievance Data

A new analysis issued by the Correctional Association of New York (CANY) sheds light on the Incarcerated Grievance Program (IGP) in New York’s prisons

Sumeet Sharma 5/20/24 Sumeet Sharma 5/20/24

Correctional Association Highlights Progress on Three Priority Transparency Reforms

Albany lawmakers took action to advance three bills championed by the Correctional Association of New York (CANY), the independent organization tasked with overseeing the state’s prison system