NYC DOC pulls body cameras after Rikers captain burned
A New York City Department of Correction captain was burned Friday night when her camera suddenly ignited.
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.
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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.
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.
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I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
Northbound lanes of I-95 have reopened in Norwalk, Connecticut after crews demolished a bridge that was damaged in a tanker truck fire.
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The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
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New Jersey leaders announced Tuesday the expansion of its partnership with mental health and wellness platform Uwill for two more years.
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TSA says Newark Airport security wait times may take longer for the next few weeks as the airport upgrades its screening technology.
An accused international jewelry thief was arrested in New York City after he was allegedly caught on video pocketing a $17,000 watch inside a Long Island store.
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As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
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