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Officer Injuries Highlight Safety Concerns at Two Upstate Prisons. Recent incidents at Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora and Riverview Correctional Facility in Ogdensburg resulted in multiple corrections officers being injured. At Clinton, a series of assaults, fights, and drug-related disturbances over six days led to eight staff injuries, weapons recovery, and a large-scale inmate altercation that required chemical agents. Several incidents reportedly involved inmates under the influence of contraband substances. These events have raised ongoing concerns about safety in New York prisons. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 16) Finger Lakes Dannemora, NY Ogdensburg, NY
Three Inmate Deaths, Two Homicides, Investigated at Northern New York Prisons. Authorities are investigating three inmate deaths that occurred over four days at correctional facilities in northern New York, with two cases classified as homicides. The deaths took place at Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone, Gouverneur Correctional Facility, and Riverview Correctional Facility. Investigations revealed that two inmates died as a result of violence involving their cellmates. These incidents have prompted concerns about inmate safety and oversight within state prisons. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 14) Finger Lakes Malone, NY Gouverneur, NY Ogdensburg, NY
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Sabres Defeat Blue Jackets 5-0 at KeyBank Center. The Buffalo Sabres controlled the game from start to finish and shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0 at KeyBank Center. The Sabres dominated on both ends, preventing Columbus from scoring through all three periods. The game was attended by 19,070 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 8) Buffalo Sabres Columbus Blue Jackets