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.
A couple says some of their 22 cats alerted them to a raging fire in the middle of the night at their home in Copiague, New York.
Hate groups are not only promoting that content on popular social media sites, but a CBS News New York investigation shows they're actively trying to recruit kids into their ideology.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction is scheduled for Friday.
President Biden honored Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
The New York City area will see one more day of windy, cold weather before temperatures return to normal.
A couple says some of their 22 cats alerted them to a raging fire in the middle of the night at their home in Copiague, New York.
Hate groups are not only promoting that content on popular social media sites, but a CBS News New York investigation shows they're actively trying to recruit kids into their ideology.
The New York City area will see one more day of windy, cold weather before temperatures return to normal.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams delivered his 2025 State of the City address today at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
A group of nonprofits is urging New York City and the state to act quickly on legislation to protect New York's most vulnerable residents.
Hate groups are not only promoting that content on popular social media sites, but a CBS News New York investigation shows they're actively trying to recruit kids into their ideology.
The New York City area will see one more day of windy, cold weather before temperatures return to normal.
The cold weather continues around NYC, and there's more snow on the way. But the question is, how much?
We're in for some colder weather around the NYC area for the rest of the week, then we're tracking our next chance of snow.
A winter storm is bringing snowy weather to NYC today, and New Jersey expected to see the highest snow totals.
Hate groups are not only promoting that content on popular social media sites, but a CBS News New York investigation shows they're actively trying to recruit kids into their ideology.
The New York City area will see one more day of windy, cold weather before temperatures return to normal.
A New Jersey man killed in the Jan. 1 New Orleans terror attack was honored Wednesday.
The cold weather continues around NYC, and there's more snow on the way. But the question is, how much?
The trial began Tuesday for a New Jersey school bus aide charged in the death of a 6-year-old student with special needs.
A couple says some of their 22 cats alerted them to a raging fire in the middle of the night at their home in Copiague, New York.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Ray Tierney, the district attorney credited for the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, will be running for re-election next year.
Several people, including two children, were injured in a crash involving a school bus Tuesday in Old Westbury, Long Island.
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day of congestion pricing.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction is scheduled for Friday.
President Biden honored Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams delivered his 2025 State of the City address today at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
A group of nonprofits is urging New York City and the state to act quickly on legislation to protect New York's most vulnerable residents.
New York lawmakers returned to Albany Wednesday faced with the daunting task of finding more cash for the MTA. New taxes and fees are needed to fill a $33 billion budget shortfall, and it's not coming from congestion pricing.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
In New York City alone, there were nearly 1,300 cases in December. That's almost triple the number during same time in 2023.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
New York City's Broadway Week is back, offering two tickets for the price of one to select Broadway shows in January and February.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
The Panthers will play host to the Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami -- home of baseball's Marlins -- on Jan. 2, 2026, the NHL said Wednesday.
The Stars rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the struggling Rangers on Tuesday night.
Cole Anthony scored 24 points and the Magic shut down the short-handed Knicks 103-94 on Monday night.
Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school.
Neighbors were left baffled and heartbroken after an unknown perpetrator left slash marks across two street trees in Ridgewood, Queens.
Musicians and student groups marched through the snowy streets of East Harlem on Monday to celebrate Three Kings Day.
New Yorkers can now be fined $50 if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
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."
New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered his 2025 State of the City address Thursday at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
Whipping winds helped fuel the fire that destroyed the woman's home in Copiague. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
The mayor is expected to focus on the wins his administration has achieved and the work that needs to be done moving forward. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
At least five fires are burning across Los Angeles. Five people are dead so far and thousands are under evacuation orders. CBS News New York's Danya Bacchus reports.
