City leaders attend surprise inspection at Rikers Island
Comptroller Brad Lander, City Councilmember Carlina Rivera and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams made an unannounced visit for a surprise inspection.
Comptroller Brad Lander, City Councilmember Carlina Rivera and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams made an unannounced visit for a surprise inspection.
The captain was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
A Rikers Island correction captain was attacked by a person in custody while on the job Tuesday.
Dr. Ricardo Cruciani was found dead Monday morning.
An attorney identifies the man as Dr. Ricardo Cruciani, a 68-year-old neurologist convicted of predatory sexual assault. Cruciani's family says the court ordered him to be placed in protective custody and under suicide watch.
Elijah Muhammad was found dead inside Rikers in July. His family says he overdosed on fentanyl.
The family of a man who died on Rikers Island held a rally Friday, calling for a criminal investigation.
It was just months ago that Gov. Kathy Hochul made changes to the state's bail reform laws, but Mayor Eric Adams wants her to go even further. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Mary Yehudah, 31, was being held at Rikers Island on a robbery charge when she died in May.
The family of a detainee who died while in Department of Correction custody plans to sue the city for $50 million.
The four workers are accused of waiting nearly eight minutes before helping the inmate.
The workers are accused of waiting nearly 8 minutes before helping an inmate who attempted to take his own life, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Nine people have died in the custody of the Department of Correction this year.
The mayor said more than 2,700 weapons have been confiscated since the end of February. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
It comes after a federal judge accepted the city's proposal to overhaul the troubled jail complex.
The mayor's visit comes after the seventh death in Rikers custody this year.
A federal takeover, or receivership, as it's known, has always been considered a last resort.
A judge is giving the city a chance to make its plan to solve the problems at Rikers work. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
A federal judge rejected the DOC's plan last month, saying it was too vague.
A judge rejected the previous plan saying it was too vague.
During a hearing Tuesday, the Department of Correction was ordered to provide more details on some of the most crucial areas of reform.
A judge is set to decide whether a federal takeover will be needed.
The city is due in court to present its plan to improve conditions at Rikers Island.
"I'm not surrendering this city to anyone that believes that we can't do our job," Mayor Eric Adams said.
Mayor Adams is defending the city's handling of Rikers Island.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
More torrential rain and flooding could cause problems in the Tri-State Area on Monday, after a damaging storm inundated the region yesterday.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
Former Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday in federal court to some of the 23 counts against him.
At least 100 people were evacuated by search and rescue teams in Connecticut due to severe flooding, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
More torrential rain and flooding could cause problems in the Tri-State Area on Monday, after a damaging storm inundated the region yesterday.
Former Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday in federal court to some of the 23 counts against him.
At least 100 people were evacuated by search and rescue teams in Connecticut due to severe flooding, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
A Red Alert is in play into Monday morning as we track rain, storms and rough oceans in the Tri-State Area.
Organizers of India Day Parade criticized for allowing a float to take part that some say was anti-Muslim.
More torrential rain and flooding could cause problems in the Tri-State Area on Monday, after a damaging storm inundated the region yesterday.
At least 100 people were evacuated by search and rescue teams in Connecticut due to severe flooding, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
A Red Alert is in play into Monday morning as we track rain, storms and rough oceans in the Tri-State Area.
Connecticut's sales tax-free week begins Sunday and runs through Saturday.
Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely in the New York City area Sunday, especially in the evening hours.
More torrential rain and flooding could cause problems in the Tri-State Area on Monday, after a damaging storm inundated the region yesterday.
At least 100 people were evacuated by search and rescue teams in Connecticut due to severe flooding, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
A Red Alert is in play into Monday morning as we track rain, storms and rough oceans in the Tri-State Area.
Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely in the New York City area Sunday, especially in the evening hours.
The New Jersey attorney general's office released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July.
More torrential rain and flooding could cause problems in the Tri-State Area on Monday, after a damaging storm inundated the region yesterday.
Former Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday in federal court to some of the 23 counts against him.
A Red Alert is in play into Monday morning as we track rain, storms and rough oceans in the Tri-State Area.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely in the New York City area Sunday, especially in the evening hours.
Former Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday in federal court to some of the 23 counts against him.
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
The Yankees scored just two runs over the last two games of their series loss to the Tigers.
Derek Hill's tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth lifted the Marlins to a 3-2 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Rookie Brandon Codrington returned a kickoff 63 yards and a punt 31 yards to set up scores and the New York Jets beat the Carolina Panthers 15-12 in a game in which both teams rested almost all of their starters and several key reserves.
Luis Severino pitched a four-hitter for his second career shutout, and the New York Mets got home runs from Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso in a 4-0 victory over the Miami Marlins.
Spencer Torkelson doubled and tripled in his return to the majors, and the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 4-0.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Dr. Jayne Morgan, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Hello Heart joins CBS New York to breakdown the rise of Mpox globally.
"The Daily Show" will be bringing its own spin to the Democratic National Convention this week. Josh Johnson and Grace Kuhlenschmidt stop by to share how they plan to cover the events in Chicago.
Foodies and sports fans will get to enjoy the signature culinary event Flavors of the US Open starting this Thursday. Attendees will be able to sample premium dishes by celebrity chefs and other vendors, all while enjoying food demonstrations, live music, and tennis action. Celebrity chef Pat LaFrieda and his culinary director Melanie Landano give us a preview.
The nationwide recall involves Perdue's frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tenders.
The disgraced former U.S. representative is due in court on Long Island. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.