Judge order NYC to work on plan to turn over Rikers Island to federal receivership
A judge's scathing ruling Wednesday moves New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex a step closer to a federal takeover.
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A judge's scathing ruling Wednesday moves New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex a step closer to a federal takeover.
A federal judge ruled New York City and the Department of Correction are in civil contempt for failing to keep city jails safe.
CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado has new details about the death of an inmate two years ago. She spoke to his family's attorney on Wednesday.
Protesters want Mayor Eric Adams to rescind his emergency order that stopped a law banning solitary confinement at NYC jails from taking effect. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Critics want Mayor Eric Adams to rescind an emergency order that is stopping a law banning solitary confinement from being enforced at NYC jails.
Protesters want Mayor Eric Adams to allow a law ending solitary confinement in city jails to take effect after he issued an emergency order blocking it. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams issued an emergency order suspending parts of the city's new solitary confinement law.
CBS News New York's Derick Waller has more on why he did it and what will happen next.
Hundreds of people are now suing the New York City Department of Correction after they were allegedly abused at juvenile detention facilities.
The new accusations were made days after the filing of 150 suits alleging decades of rampant sexual abuse at juvenile detention centers in New York City. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
More than 100 lawsuits charging sexual abuse were filed against the NYC Department of Correction on Tuesday.
More than 100 lawsuits charging sexual abuse against teenagers were filed against the Department of Correction on Tuesday. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
More than 100 new lawsuits filed on behalf of teenagers claim they were sexually abused at the city's juvenile detention centers. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
A New York City Department of Correction captain was burned Friday night when her camera suddenly ignited.
New York City correction officers have been told not to wear their body cameras after one caught fire at Rikers Island. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Adams handed the correction commissioner's badge to Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, hoping it will help convince a judge not to appoint a federal receiver to run Rikers Island.
The mayor's office did not name a replacement for Molina.
The report says there were 74 fights at the troubled jail during one week alone in September.
The 33-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell early Tuesday morning.
Comptroller Brad Lander says New York City is spending "way too much money" to detain people on Rikers Island.
A rally is being held Tuesday at City Hall, calling for major changes to New York City's jails after another Rikers Island detainee died over the weekend. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas hears from those gathered there.
CBS New York has learned three jail employees are facing discipline for violations stemming from the death.
The death of a 44-year-old man marks the seventh detainee death at the troubled jail complex this year. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3OtEZ0j
Curtis Davis, 44, was found at around 5 a.m. He was pronounced dead a half-hour later.
It marks the sixth death at the trouble jail complex this year. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
Jurors in the Daniel Penny will decide whether he used excessive force when he placed Jordan Neely into a chokehold on the subway.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A deadly crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle.
Jurors in the Daniel Penny will decide whether he used excessive force when he placed Jordan Neely into a chokehold on the subway.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A deadly crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island.
Police are looking for an Uber Eats delivery worker who was caught on camera in the Bronx punching one of his customers repeatedly and stealing her order.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
Seven months after it was destroyed in a fiery truck crash, the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over I-95 in Norwalk, Conn. has reopened.
NYC is facing some cold weather this week, along with a little bit of snow, if you can believe it.
December is starting with a true winter feel in the NYC area as temperatures run 10 to 15 degrees below normal for this time of year.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A Canadian man has been arrested for the murder of Tammy Tignor, whose was found strangled to death in a New Jersey park in 1997.
Gov. Phil Murphy's administration says New Jersey's gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon starting New Year's Day.
NYC is facing some cold weather this week, along with a little bit of snow, if you can believe it.
Amtrak and NJ Transit commuters were moving again late Monday afternoon after a major disruption.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island.
Suffolk County is deactivating its red light cameras, ending a controversial program that ticketed drivers for the last 14 years.
Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American soldier from Long Island, has been confirmed dead in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces announced.
Connor Kasin, who played for Massapequa High School and the Long Island Sharks, died after collapsing during a hockey game, officials said.
Mayor Eric Adams is moving to close emergency migrant shelters in New York City and five upstate counties as the number of people arriving has dramatically dropped.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
The father of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who grew up in New Jersey, spoke during a rally in Central Park on Sunday.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Josh Giddey had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, helping the Bulls beat the Nets 128-102 on Monday night.
Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes put on a show Monday night, leading the Devils to a convincing 5-1 win over the Rangers.
Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets' starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich says.
Mikal Bridges scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 points and 19 rebounds, and the Knicks beat the Pelicans 118-85 on Sunday.
Franz Wagner had 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, and the Magic went on to a 100-92 victory over the Nets on Sunday.
Preservationists say the fight is on to save tiled mosaics at the site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fair in Queens.
On Small Business Saturday 2024, New York City shop owners are hoping to attract new and longtime customers for a needed boost.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
A deadly crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle.
Deliberations could begin Tuesday in the Daniel Penny manslaughter trial. The Marine veteran is charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a subway last year. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports from Syosset.
Two people were stabbed at a gas station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn Tuesday during an attempted scooter theft.
