In a significant resolution to a weeks-long wildcat strike, Governor Hochul announced the end of the illegal work stoppage by New York prison officers, resulting in the termination of over 2,000 guards who refused to return to work. Amidst tensions, hundreds of correction officers gathered for a Taylor Law hearing at the state Supreme Court. As the state moves to rebuild its correctional system, Governor Hochul issued an executive order barring the terminated officers from future state employment. The state faces challenges in recruitment and staffing as it simultaneously aims to provide ongoing support for correctional staff and manage the growing jail population.