A rally organized by Citizens Action of Central New York, became a place where advocates say they were mourning, filled with outrage, and calling for reform in our nation’s correctional facilities. On Saturday,

Inside Marcy Correctional Facility, the news of Robert Brooks’ death – while undeniably tragic – did not come as a complete shock, one inmate told CNN.

Hochul directed leaders to implement immediate changes to protect the safety and well-being of all DOCCS personnel and incarcerated individuals.