#department-of-correction

#department-of-correction

Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a City Council bill that would ban solitary confinement in city jails, citing concerns for the safety of inmates and prison workers.

The bill aims to guarantee inmates at least 14 hours outside of their cell in a congregate setting, but Adams argues that it would hinder the Department of Correction's ability to protect people in custody and the safety of union workers. [ more ]

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 ]