Amid Rikers turmoil, 128 recruits sworn in to Department of Correction
Commissioner Louis Molina says the push to end city control of the troubled jail doesn't stop his mission.
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Commissioner Louis Molina says the push to end city control of the troubled jail doesn't stop his mission.
Hizzoner responded to a U.S. Attorney calling for the troubled jail to be taken over by an outside entity.
Hizzoner insisted Tuesday he's still the best person to handle the crisis at the troubled jail complex. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Damian Williams wants the jail taken away from Mayor Eric Adams' administration, calling conditions there a "collective failure with deep roots." CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The New York City Department of Correction says a man in custody on Rikers Island has died. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/43uDZNo
They say 47-year-old William Johnstone was found unresponsive in his cell just before 2 p.m. Saturday.
The 150 pictures paint a picture of dirty toilets, wash basins, sinks and other personal hygiene facilities.
Just before midnight at Rikers, a 40-year-old inmate started complaining of chest pains. He later died.
Just before midnight at the troubled jail, a 40-year-old inmate started complaining of chest pains. He later died. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Mayor Adams said the city reached a tentative agreement with a coalition representing several unions.
Demonstrators on Tuesday called for the jail to be shut down or for a federal receiver to be appointed.
Demonstrators gathered outside the federal courthouse in Foley Square, calling for the jail to be shut down or for a federal receiver to be appointed to take over.
Mayor Adams invited CBS2 to review 90 minutes of security camera footage from inside the troubled jail.
Joshua Valles's sudden hospitalization was highlighted in a recent report by a court-appointed monitor.
For many, a successfully transition back into society depends in large part on mental health treatment.
Public advocate pushes for changes to protect those whose gender identity is different from the sex assigned at birth.
The New York City Council will hold an oversight hearing on the Department of Correction's efforts to reform conditions on Rikers Island. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has a preview.
The Department of Correction has vowed to implement changes in order to avoid losing control of the jail.
His name is Edgardo Mejias and he was 39 years old.
A new bombshell report about Rikers Island places some blame on staff for the deaths of at least nine inmates. As CBS2's John Dias reports, it comes ahead of Thursday's hearing on who controls the jail.
Tuesday's assault follows the harrowing stabbing of an officer on Monday at the troubled jail.
The officer was attacked Monday inside the jail, and is now in stable condition at Elmhurst Hospital. CBS2's Zinna Maldonado has the latest.
The president of COBA said the officer was stabbed 15 times in the back of the head by an inmate.
Advocates say Erick Tavira was the 17th person to die at the troubled jail this year.
The report says there is a "pervasive issue" of correction officers not making the rounds to check on inmates.
New Jersey issued a state of emergency for Ocean County, where a wildfire is burning in Ocean and Lacey townships.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is picking up the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and others can pay their respects.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
Preston High School in the Bronx will remain open for years to come, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.
Opening statements are set for Wednesday in former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
Congressman James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is once again asking the Department of Justice to prosecute former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
New Yorkers who had a chance to meet Pope Francis during his visit to the city in 2015 are reflecting on their memories with the late pontiff.
The MTA is beginning the process of replacing its older work trains with newer and more environmentally friendly ones.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
New Jersey issued a state of emergency for Ocean County, where a wildfire is burning in Ocean and Lacey townships.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is picking up the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
A CBS News analysis from April 7-18 shows New Jersey has the lowest compliance of 49 states we've heard back from issuing Real IDs.
A fast-spreading wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey prompted mandatory evacuations in Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township.
Some New Jersey residents who made the trip to the Vatican to get a glimpse of Pope Francis on Easter Sunday are now overwhelmed with sadness.
President Trump says a Long Island high school should be allowed to keep their Native American mascot, going against a statewide ban that went into effect in 2023.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Gov. Kathy Hochul "New York risks serious consequences" unless it stops collecting congestion pricing tolls.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
Democratic members of Congress demanded their immediate release.
Congressman James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is once again asking the Department of Justice to prosecute former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
A jury concluded The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for an error in a 2017 editorial she says damaged her reputation.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
A jury has convicted Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
Opening statements are set for Wednesday in former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
The world famous Radio City Rockettes are holding auditions in New York City Tuesday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Friday as a judge denies to delay his sex trafficking and racketeering trial by two months.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious Gilded Age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after the museum's five-year renovation.
Nine jurors were picked Wednesday on the second day of jury selection in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
Tanner Bibee recovered from giving up a home run on his first pitch to work six innings, leading the Guardians to a win over the Yankees.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Tuesday for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds and the Pistons beat the Knicks 100-94 on Monday night in Game 2 of their playoff series.
Francisco Lindor hit two more home runs and the Mets held off the Phillies 5-4 on Monday night in their first meeting this season.
Preston High School in the Bronx will remain open for years to come, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.
NYCHA is transitioning its doors to electronic key fobs, but tenants at Queensbridge South tell us they don't work.
A computer training school in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx is looking for applicants for a coding fellowship.
After more than 10 years, the Ice Bucket Challenge is back. But this time, it's to raise awareness about mental health.
A Brooklyn-based developer is planning to make history by constructing the tallest Passive House skyscraper in the world in NYC.
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."
While the evacuation orders were lifted early Wednesday, at last update the fire was only 10% contained and burning through 8,500 acres. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from Lacey Township.
CBS News New York's Rob Marciano has your First Alert Forecast for April 22 at 11 p.m.
When Pope Francis visited New York City in 2015, he met with Catholic school students in East Harlem. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke with some of those students to see how that day shaped their lives and their faith.
A congressional delegation traveled to Louisiana on Tuesday to speak with Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, who remains in ICE detention. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, Khalil missed the birth of his first child.
Police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was shot and killed in Queens on Tuesday.
