#Rikers Island
#Rikers Island

Mental health

Opinion: Closing Rikers Is the Only Way Forward

New York City

Another Rikers Island death: Man succumbs after reported seizure; third in-custody death at facility in two weeks | amNewYork

2 weeks ago

New York City

Bronx murder suspect dies on Rikers Island facility's second in-custody death in one week | amNewYork

3 weeks ago

New York City

Inmate found dead in cell at Rikers Island: DOC | amNewYork

US politics

Video: Inside Rikers Island: A Suicide Attempt as Guards Stand By

Serious lapses in inmate care at Rikers Island highlighted by Michael Nieves' suicide attempt.

Brooklyn

Two inmates die on Rikers in one afternoon

Two inmates died hours apart on Rikers Island, raising concerns about inmate care and safety.

fromCity Limits

Mental health

Opinion: Closing Rikers Is the Only Way Forward

New York City

Another Rikers Island death: Man succumbs after reported seizure; third in-custody death at facility in two weeks | amNewYork

2 weeks ago

New York City

Bronx murder suspect dies on Rikers Island facility's second in-custody death in one week | amNewYork

3 weeks ago

New York City

Inmate found dead in cell at Rikers Island: DOC | amNewYork

US politics

Video: Inside Rikers Island: A Suicide Attempt as Guards Stand By

Brooklyn

Two inmates die on Rikers in one afternoon

Funding Boost Could Fulfill City's Pledge to Expand Housing for New Yorkers Who Cycle Between Shelter and Jail

The city's budget includes funds to expand the Justice-Involved Supportive Housing (JISH) program from 120 to 500 apartments.

Mental health

1 month ago

City Council, advocates celebrate $50 million mental health and safety investment, call on Mayor Adams to prioritize Rikers closure | amNewYork

Council Speaker Adrienne Adams called for prioritizing mental health funds and Rikers Island's closure during a rally at City Hall.

Mental health

fromThe New Yorker

Kalief Browder: A Decade Later

Kalief Browder was imprisoned for three years at Rikers Island without conviction, facing severe mental toll and isolation.

#new-york-city

fromNewsday

NYC politics

Judge blocks plan to allow immigration agents in New York City jail

fromHyperallergic

NYC politics

Why Is For Freedoms Designing Art for a New Brooklyn Jail?

NYC politics

Judge strips NYC of full authority over Rikers Island, citing 'unprecedented' violence

fromUPI

Judge bars federal immigrations agents from operating on Rikers for now - UPI.com

A judge has temporarily barred NYC Mayor Adams from allowing federal immigration agents to operate in Rikers Island jail.

fromGothamist

NYC politics

Judge temporarily blocks Mayor Adams' administration from allowing ICE onto Rikers Island

NYC Council sues to block Mayor Eric Adams from allowing ICE office on Rikers Island

New York City lawmakers are suing Mayor Adams over federal immigration agents operating at Rikers, claiming it violates city laws.

fromNewsday

Judge blocks plan to allow immigration agents in New York City jail

Judge blocks NYC mayor's order allowing ICE office at Rikers, citing concerns over potential corrupt deal with Trump administration.

fromHyperallergic

NYC politics

Why Is For Freedoms Designing Art for a New Brooklyn Jail?

Judge strips NYC of full authority over Rikers Island, citing 'unprecedented' violence

New York City's jail system will be managed by an outside official due to ongoing violence and dysfunction.

Federal intervention comes after a decade of failed oversight and increasing safety concerns.

fromUPI

Judge bars federal immigrations agents from operating on Rikers for now - UPI.com

A judge has temporarily barred NYC Mayor Adams from allowing federal immigration agents to operate in Rikers Island jail.

fromGothamist

Judge temporarily blocks Mayor Adams' administration from allowing ICE onto Rikers Island

A temporary restraining order prevents ICE from operating on Rikers Island until further court hearings.

NYC Council sues to block Mayor Eric Adams from allowing ICE office on Rikers Island

New York City lawmakers are suing Mayor Adams over federal immigration agents operating at Rikers, claiming it violates city laws.

more#new-york-city

fromtherealdeal.com

Nir Meir's mysterious Rikers return revealed sort of

The judge ordered Meir back to Rikers after an alert indicated he had moved beyond his designated confinement area, though the violation was not deemed serious.

NYC politics

#immigration

NYC politics

ICE to stay off Rikers Island for another week as legal battle continues | amNewYork

NYC parents

Deadline extended for former detainees to get their piece of $92.5M Rikers settlement

NYC politics

Queens politician says Adams mischaracterized chat about bringing ICE to Rikers

Brooklyn

Queens politician says Adams mischaracterized chat about bringing ICE to Rikers

fromFingerlakes1.com

Judge halts ICE office opening at Rikers again | Fingerlakes1.com

A judge delayed the opening of an ICE office on Rikers Island, a setback for Mayor Adams' administration.

Judge extends order blocking ICE from re-establishing Rikers Island office in win for City Council | amNewYork

City Council wins initial legal battle to keep ICE off Rikers Island.

ICE to stay off Rikers Island for another week as legal battle continues | amNewYork

Federal immigration offices on Rikers Island are temporarily blocked due to legal challenges over alleged quid pro quo involving Mayor Adams.

NYC parents

Deadline extended for former detainees to get their piece of $92.5M Rikers settlement

NYC politics

Queens politician says Adams mischaracterized chat about bringing ICE to Rikers

Brooklyn

Queens politician says Adams mischaracterized chat about bringing ICE to Rikers

fromFingerlakes1.com

NYC politics

Judge halts ICE office opening at Rikers again | Fingerlakes1.com

Judge extends order blocking ICE from re-establishing Rikers Island office in win for City Council | amNewYork

City Council wins initial legal battle to keep ICE off Rikers Island.

NYC Mayor's Race: Cuomo pledges to move mentally ill from Rikers to housing, homeless out of subway every night | amNewYork

Andrew Cuomo vows to relocate mentally ill detainees from Rikers Island to supportive housing within 30 days if elected mayor.

Week in Review: May 9 - 16

"Over 250 people, including local officials, gathered at a rally inside the United Senior Center to protest the impending 70% rent hike, highlighting the center's crucial role in the community."

NYC politics

fromNew York Daily News

2 years ago

Rep. Lee Zeldin slams HALT, gets backing of NYC correction officers in tight race for governor

Every elected official should ensure corrections officers have necessary tools to do their jobs. Zeldin vows to support union members and repeal HALT Act if elected.

NYC politics

#nyc-council

NYC politics

City Council fear-mongering in lawsuit against ICE on Rikers, Attorney says

NYC Council slaps Adams admin with lawsuit over ICE return to Rikers Island

NYC Council sues Adams admin over immigration policy at Rikers, claiming executive order is invalid.

NYC politics

City Council fear-mongering in lawsuit against ICE on Rikers, Attorney says

NYC Council slaps Adams admin with lawsuit over ICE return to Rikers Island

NYC Council sues Adams admin over immigration policy at Rikers, claiming executive order is invalid.

Hearing set on future of ICE at Rikers Island

New York City's sanctuary laws face legal challenges regarding cooperation with ICE on Rikers Island amid allegations of political corruption involving Mayor Adams.

Arts

fromCbsnews

Brooklyn exhibit showcases art by Rikers Island inmates

The exhibit at Von King Cultural Arts Center showcases artwork by incarcerated individuals at Rikers Island, emphasizing their artistic talents and personal stories.

fromBrownstoner

Bed Stuy Exhibit Shows Artwork of Rikers Island Detainees

"Itâs part of my solitude. I like to sit down at the table and doodle and create something new," Croskey said, emphasizing the therapeutic nature of his art.

Arts

#harvey-weinstein

fromwww.theguardian.com

NYC politics

Harvey Weinstein asks to be allowed to sleep in hospital not jail during retrial

fromVariety

NYC LGBT

Harvey Weinstein Seeks Transfer From Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital Due to 'Deplorable Conditions'

NYC LGBT

Harvey Weinstein petitions court to send him from Rikers to cushy Bellevue due to spate of health issues

Harvey Weinstein seeks transfer from Rikers to Bellevue Hospital due to critical health issues.

fromwww.theguardian.com

NYC politics

Harvey Weinstein asks to be allowed to sleep in hospital not jail during retrial

fromVariety

NYC LGBT

Harvey Weinstein Seeks Transfer From Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital Due to 'Deplorable Conditions'

NYC LGBT

Harvey Weinstein petitions court to send him from Rikers to cushy Bellevue due to spate of health issues

Harvey Weinstein seeks transfer from Rikers to Bellevue Hospital due to critical health issues.

more#harvey-weinstein

Brooklyn

Adams allows ICE back on Rikers

Adams administration's decision to allow ICE on Rikers Island faces criticism for potentially violating sanctuary city laws.

#city-council

NYC politics

Adams Is Letting ICE Into Rikers. The City Council Is Suing to Stop Him.

City Council sues Adams admin to block order allowing ICE back onto Rikers Island | amNewYork

City Council sues Mayor Adams over an executive order allowing ICE on Rikers Island, citing concerns about immigrant safety and possible corruption.

Adams Is Letting ICE Into Rikers. The City Council Is Suing to Stop Him.

City Council is suing Mayor Adams to block Trump administration's access to Rikers Island jail, alleging a quid pro quo arrangement.