In a significant development, a tentative agreement has been reached to end the illegal strike by corrections officers in New York state. Governor Hochul announced that the deal was struck amid rising tensions, highlighted by the recent deaths of inmates at Sing Sing prison during the strike. The agreement includes changes to the HALT Act and provisions for overtime and referral bonuses. Despite the legal threats from the state, approximately 15,000 correctional officers remained on strike before the agreement. Mediation talks intensified as the strike entered its second week, reflecting the urgent need for resolution amid ongoing protests and concerns regarding prison conditions.