After 42 successful years, the controversial chain Hooters may be on the brink of bankruptcy, like several other chains in recent history. Jesse Rothstein warned it “seems almost unavoidable at this point.” Unintended consequences will appear, problems will arise and sooner or later the whole project will come to a standstill.

Alyssa Farah Griffin issued a caution to both the president and his supporters. After 42 successful years, the controversial chain Hooters may be on the brink of bankruptcy, like several other chains in recent history.

Striking New York correction officers will be classified as absent without leave and face serious repercussions, including loss of pay and health benefits, according to the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Despite a court order to return to work, many officers continue protesting unsafe conditions and staffing shortages.

The new prison cuts shocked state lawmakers, some of whom are fielding calls from frightened and furious corrections officers and families of prisoners.

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.

A state prisoner died early Saturday at Auburn Correctional Facility in the Finger Lakes region — in the midst of the correction officers’ wildcat strike now entering its seventh day — amid

After a wildcat strike by New York prison guards entered its fifth day Friday, a mediator will now meet with both sides Monday to try and resolve the work stoppage at state prisons. While many correction officers and sergeants are refusing to report for duty,