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Hochul Deploys National Guard Amid Correction Officers' Standoff

2/19/2025

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Governor Kathy Hochul is mobilizing the New York National Guard to bolster security at correctional facilities following an illegal work stoppage by correction officers. This move comes amid rising public safety concerns. However, Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt has slammed the decision, labeling it a misallocation of resources and advocating for the reinstatement of the officers instead.

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Governor Kathy Hochul is mobilizing the New York National Guard to bolster security at correctional facilities following an illegal work stoppage by correction officers. This move comes amid rising public safety concerns. However, Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt has slammed the decision, labeling it a misallocation of resources and advocating for the reinstatement of the officers instead.