JAIL OFFICERS IN NYC SUSPENDED OVER VACCINE

New York City’s troubled jail system is facing more turmoil: the suspension of hundreds of corrections officers for failing to meet a Tuesday night deadline to get vaccinated against COVID- 19. The city’s Department of Correction reported 77% of its uniformed staff had gotten at least one vaccine dose as of 5 p. m. Monday, the lowest of any city agency. Corrections Department Commissioner Vincent Schiraldi said Wednesday that about 700 workers who’ve applied for religious or medical exemptions can continue to work while cases are reviewed.