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The City of New York will pay more than $28 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed by a woman whose grandson was hospitalized after he tried to take his own life while in custody on Rikers Island.
The Bain Center is a 625-foot barge that was supposed to be temporary when it opened as a jail in 1992.
Four other people, including two inmates at the facility, have also been charged for their alleged roles in the operation.
The decision comes as advocates and lawmakers have reported severe public health concerns at the facility.
This is the eleventh Rikers Island inmate to die while in custody in the past year, officials said.
New York lawmakers said some inmates at Rikers Island jail facilities are given bags to urinate and defecate in while awaiting trial.
New York lawmakers who visited Rikers Island jail complex this week described the conditions there as "awful" and "inhumane." Plans are in the works to close the facility by 2027. Earlier this week, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled an emergency relief plan to address immediate issues at the complex. New York State Senator Jabari Brisport and New York State Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, who visited Rikers, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what they saw.
"All they did was change the name," said the sister of Layleen Xtravaganza Polanco, a 27-year-old woman who died in solitary confinement in Rikers Island jail.
Layleen Polanco, 27, died of an epileptic seizure while in solitary confinement on June 7 of last year.
More than 1,300 people in the New York City jail system have tested positive for the virus. Three inmates have died, along with 10 staffers.
Rikers Island inmate Michael Tyson has died after testing positive for COVID-19. The medical examiner hasn't officially ruled the cause of death, but it is drawing criticism from criminal justice advocates over how to best handle jails and prisons during the pandemic. Reuven Blau, reporter for The City, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Michael Tyson, a 53-year-old with underlying health conditions, was being held at Rikers over an alleged parole violation, his legal team said.
The New York City Board of Correction on Saturday sent a letter to city leaders urging them to release inmates at higher risk of a serious infection and to "rapidly" decrease the prison population.
Harvey Weinstein could face up to 29 years behind bars after he was convicted on Monday on two felony sex counts. The 67-year-old would normally be housed at New York City's Rikers Island jail until sentencing, but officials reportedly may move him to a different facility for safety. "The City" reporter Reuven Blau joined CBSN with more.
The New York Times reported that some of the guards involved watched before intervening as an inmate attempted to hang himself.
Rikers, which has 10,000 beds, is a 400-acre jail complex located on an island in the middle of the East River, between Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx
Millions of Americans expect their doctors to have the right information about their care at their fingertips, thanks to electronic medical records. But could a computer glitch cost you your life?
Watch excerpts of Peter Van Sant's interview with alleged murderer Viktoria Nasyrova at Rikers Island correctional facility in New York City.
Officer recovering from a spinal fracture Sunday after authorities say several inmates beat him in a possible planned gang attack
Naquan Hill was captured around 3 a.m. Thursday after a massive manhunt
Inmate apparently didn't return from outdoor recreation Wednesday evening, New York City Department of Corrections spokesman said
"It will take many years and it will take many tough decisions along the way, but it will happen," NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said
Alastasia Bryan was shot five times near her Brooklyn home while getting ready to drive to work at Rikers Island jail on Dec. 4
Prosecutors say guards beat an inmate at the chief's behest because the man had stared him down during a search of his cell
Inmates and corrections officers are among those accused of smuggling contraband at New York City's jail complex
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.
The purchase was confirmed by The Onion, with the support of Sandy Hook families, and conspiracy theorist Jones, who posted a video on X.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
President-elect Donald Trump has met at his Mar-a-Lago club with Argentine President Javier Milei, the first foreign leader to meet with Trump since his victory in last week's election.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
The driver told Phoenix police he ended up in the pool after he accidentally stepped on the gas too hard.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Here's how to get a free holiday-themed reusable red cup and what else there is to know about the event.
Ben & Jerry's independent board accuses Unilever of preventing the ice cream brand from advocating for Palestinian rights.
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
Exercising like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
As the weather cools down, dating heats up — but here's why a "slowmance" might be worth a try this cuffing season.
A new report shows global diabetes rates have doubled, rising from 7% in 1990 to 14% in 2022, with the largest increase seen in low and middle-income countries. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the health risks tied to this surge.
Named after Hamburg's St. Pauli district, the club is known among soccer fans for its left-leaning supporter base.
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
The Russian planes were "not adhering to international norms" when Italian and Norwegian NATO jets were mobilized.
India's Supreme Court has warned state authorities that bulldozing illegally constructed homes in an "arbitrary pick and choose" way is an abuse of their powers.
Billy Bob Thornton stars in "Landman," a series crafted specifically for him by Taylor Sheridan.
In the first volume of the singer-actress' memoirs, Cher recounts attending, at age 11, an event that would change the direction of her life: an Elvis Presley concert.
Jaleel White joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss his new book "Growing Up Urkel" and talks about life after his role as the beloved character Steve Urkel.
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back to 2002 when Perdue Farms chairman Jim Perdue stepped out of his office to work alongside his employees.
Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new role in "Landman," the latest Paramount Plus series from "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan. Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, a man tasked with managing land and people in the oil-rich landscapes of West Texas.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
Authorities suspect they've found the remains of 10 to 20 human skulls on a property in southeastern New Mexico.
The FBI is reportedly investigating burglaries at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The string of burglaries happened early last month while neither of them were home. At least $20,000 in cash was taken from Kelce's home. Neither one has addressed the burglaries publicly.
Germán Reyes was arrested on charges of homicide for the killing of Alejandro Arcos just a week after he took office as mayor, officials said.
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum for secretary of the interior. Trump made the announcement while speaking at a gala for the American First Policy Institute held at Mar-a-Lago.
The U.S.-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch released a 154-page report accusing Israel of atrocities against Palestinians. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on that and Merissa Khurma, the Middle East program director at the Wilson Center, joins "The Daily Report" to break down how President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks could impact Middle East policy.
The satirical site The Onion has purchased Infowars, the media platform owned by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The Onion in its purchase received the support of Sandy Hook families who won over $1.4 billion in a defamation judgment against Jones in 2022. A court had ruled that Jones' assets, including the media company, had to be sold to compensate the families. Lilia Luciano reports.
Emergency contraceptive purchases spiked in the days following the 2024 Election, according to CBS News Confirmed data. Planned Parenthood also reported a 760% increase in IUD appointments since Nov. 6. Gynecologist Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what to know about morning-after pills and what reproductive health questions people should ask their doctors.
The West Bank has seen escalating violence since Oct. 7, with Israeli soldiers pursuing militants in residential areas and Jewish settlers mounting attacks on Palestinians in land grabs. Elizabeth Palmer looks at what President-elect Donald Trump's election victory and his selection of Mike Huckabee for U.S. ambassador to Israel could mean for the West Bank's future.