Advocates call for expanded State Commission of Correction

Lawmakers look to reform state commission on corrections, criticize group for failing to address prison problems

ALBANY — There are less than two weeks of voting days left for this year’s state legislative session, and a push to pass a package of prison reform bills could end with little progress as the deadline looms.

Advocates call for expanded State Commission of Correction

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---Prison reform advocates gathered in Albany on Wednesday following a monthly meeting of the State Commission of Correction. They say the deaths of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi highlight the need for change within the New York State Prison System. "No one should enter a state facility healthy and leave in a body bag," said Assemblymember Emily Gallagher. The advocates called for bill Gallagher sponsors to pass. It would…