Governor Hochul Announces Confirmation of Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Commissioner Daniel F. Martuscello III

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the confirmation of Daniel F. Martuscello III as the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) by the Senate. Martuscello has served as Acting Commissioner of DOCCS since June 2023.

“With nearly three decades of experience in various positions throughout DOCCS, Daniel Martuscello has the vision and experience it takes to run such a large agency that is critical to maintaining public safety,” Governor Hochul said. “It is without question that he will continue to lead the agency forward in a way that serves all New Yorkers fairly and equally.”

President and CEO of the Fortune Society Stanley Richards said, “I congratulate Daniel F. Martuscello III on his appointment as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). This appointment is a testament to Commissioner Martuscello’s commitment to addressing some of NYS prisons’ most entrenched challenges for people incarcerated and staff. Having had the privilege of working closely with Commissioner Martuscello over the last year, I am hopeful that DOCCS under his leadership will address the issues facing the department and partner with elected officials, advocates, service providers and prison oversight to minimize the trauma of incarceration and address conditions of conferment, create true pathways to reentry including rapid attachment to services, housing, and post incarceration employment. At the Fortune Society, our vision is to foster a world where those who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated will thrive as positive, contributing members of society and we look forward to working with Commissioner Martuscello to make it a reality in New York City and across the State.”