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New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Whistleblowing ex-NYPD sergeant jailed for 6 months on minor assault charge being housed next to a cop killer

Former NYPD Sgt. Steven Lee exposed corruption but found guilty of assault, now in Rikers Island.
Being a whistleblower does not offer immunity, as seen in Lee's case. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Councilman warns of 'disaster' for NYC after beds for mentally ill slashed in half at new Brooklyn jail

Slashing proposed beds for mentally ill inmates in half for a Brooklyn jail construction project could lead to a disaster. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Mother's Day on Rikers Island: New kid-friendly visitation space opens with help of a Manhattan museum | amNewYork

Rikers Island jail complex in New York City transformed a space into a more kid-friendly environment for incarcerated mothers and their children. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Advocates slam proposed 2031 deadline to complete new jails in Queens, Bronx | amNewYork

Legislators and advocates criticize potential delays in closing Rikers Island due to proposed contract for new jails in Queens and the Bronx. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Adams Says Rikers, Staffed by Professionals,' Is Ready for Trump

Mayor Adams states readiness to jail Trump if court orders are violated. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Harvey Weinstein sent to Rikers following report of cushy VIP treatment at NYC hospital: source

Harvey Weinstein transferred to Rikers Island after receiving cushy treatment at Bellevue Hospital. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Whistleblowing ex-NYPD sergeant jailed for 6 months on minor assault charge being housed next to a cop killer

Former NYPD Sgt. Steven Lee exposed corruption but found guilty of assault, now in Rikers Island.
Being a whistleblower does not offer immunity, as seen in Lee's case. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Councilman warns of 'disaster' for NYC after beds for mentally ill slashed in half at new Brooklyn jail

Slashing proposed beds for mentally ill inmates in half for a Brooklyn jail construction project could lead to a disaster. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Mother's Day on Rikers Island: New kid-friendly visitation space opens with help of a Manhattan museum | amNewYork

Rikers Island jail complex in New York City transformed a space into a more kid-friendly environment for incarcerated mothers and their children. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Advocates slam proposed 2031 deadline to complete new jails in Queens, Bronx | amNewYork

Legislators and advocates criticize potential delays in closing Rikers Island due to proposed contract for new jails in Queens and the Bronx. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Adams Says Rikers, Staffed by Professionals,' Is Ready for Trump

Mayor Adams states readiness to jail Trump if court orders are violated. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Harvey Weinstein sent to Rikers following report of cushy VIP treatment at NYC hospital: source

Harvey Weinstein transferred to Rikers Island after receiving cushy treatment at Bellevue Hospital. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

How Rikers Island Became New York's Largest Mental Institution

One night in fall 2015, an 18-year-old woman was standing on a subway platform in the Bronx when a homeless man named James Dolo came up from behind and used both hands to push her onto the tracks, the police said, injuring her.
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Man Charged in Grand Central Stabbings Slashed Inmate, Officials Say

A Bronx man facing attempted murder charges after he stabbed two girls at Grand Central Terminal on Christmas Day slashed a fellow Rikers Island detainee in the head and face on Thursday, seriously injuring him, according to Correction Department officials.
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
NYC politics

New Jails Commissioner Aims to Avoid Federal Rikers Takeover

The new head of NYC's troubled jails promises to work with the federal monitor to avoid a takeover of Rikers Island.
Mayor Eric Adams praises the new jails head for her transparency and understanding of the work ahead. [ more ]
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New York Post
6 months ago
NYC politics

City Hall to tap eight-year NYC DOC veteran as new commissioner: sources

The next commissioner of the city's Department of Corrections may soon be named as a possible federal takeover of the embattled Rikers Island jail system looms.
Officials are considering promoting Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, an eight-year DOC veteran, to the position. [ more ]
WSJ
7 months ago
NYC politics

Federal Takeover Sought for Rikers Island

Manhattan's top federal prosecutor and lawyers for people detained at Rikers Island have requested a federal takeover of the jail complex.
Lawyers also asked that a judge find New York City in contempt for violating court orders on jail conditions. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
NYC politics

City Hall to tap eight-year NYC DOC veteran as new commissioner: sources

The next commissioner of the city's Department of Corrections may soon be named as a possible federal takeover of the embattled Rikers Island jail system looms.
Officials are considering promoting Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, an eight-year DOC veteran, to the position. [ more ]
WSJ
7 months ago
NYC politics

Federal Takeover Sought for Rikers Island

Manhattan's top federal prosecutor and lawyers for people detained at Rikers Island have requested a federal takeover of the jail complex.
Lawyers also asked that a judge find New York City in contempt for violating court orders on jail conditions. [ more ]
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New York Post
7 months ago
NYC politics

Why Rikers Island is Ripe for a Rethink

Louis Molina is leaving his post as commissioner of New York City's Department of Correction.
Rikers Island still faces challenges such as violence, crumbling infrastructure, and lack of competent staff. [ more ]
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