Over the last decade in New York State, the crime rate has declined, the rate of imprisonment has decreased, and violence behind bars has dropped. This essay examines the role played by the State's correctional agency in effecting these trends. The analysis focuses on the agency's efforts to right-size, to respond to circumstances with agility, to maintain professionalism, and to use success to build success. Recent sentencing reforms in New York are also considered. References (Published Abstract)