Work Release Program Amended

WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

Governor Spitzer has issued an executive order that prevents convicted terrorists, murderers and some sex offenders from prison temporary work-release programs.

The order renews one enforced under former Governor Pataki, but expands it to cover terrorists and more sex offenders. State prisons spokeswoman Linda Foglia says that under Pataki, New York cut back sharply on the number of inmates approved for work release. There were nearly 28,000 in such programs in 1994 and only about 2,700 last year.

Be alert for scams. WNYC never asks for nor accepts money for coverage or interviews. Anyone making such a request does not represent WNYC.

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

The Classroom/Technology Pipeline

Natasha Singer's new book explores how big tech became ensconced in our childrens' classrooms
On the Media |

Advice for Appreciating Music

Please Advise: A Pop Up Show from WNYC |

30 Issues in 30 Days: Trump Family Profiteering

The Brian Lehrer Show |

New Jazz History Book on the Legendary Village Vanguard; NYC's Most Haunted Areas

All Of It with Alison Stewart |
YOU ARE ONLINE