News was outside the Elmira Correctional Facility on Thursday as strikes across the state continued for a third day.

Correction officers and others gathered across the street from the state prison to demonstrate against what they call unsafe working conditions.

As New York correction officers continue their strike, state lawmakers remain split over prison staffing reforms and the controversial HALT Act, which limits solitary confinement. While some legislators signal willingness to address staffing and retirement concerns, deep divisions persist on whether to repeal or amend HALT.

Corrections officers from Elmira Correctional Facility striking on things they feel need to be done despite wind chills being below zero. “This isn’t just happening in Elmira, this is happening everywhere,

The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) confirmed that they cancelled visitation at both prisons until further notice. Neither side of the conversation hav

New York, which started in Elmira. The National Guard was called in to assist with the strike that lasted sixteen days.

Correctional officers across New York State are refusing to clock into work, protesting statewide policies. The strikes began at Collins Correctional Facility in Erie County and Elmira Correctional Facility in Chemung County on Feb.

Dozens protest unsafe working conditions at Elmira Correctional Facility

Staff at Collins and Elmira Correctional Facilities have refused to enter the facility for their shifts, citing dissatisfaction with current working conditions.