Bombshell Rikers report released overnight
The latest report could lead to a federal takeover. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
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The latest report could lead to a federal takeover. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
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.
They are calling for the chair of the New York City Board of Corrections to step down.
"That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson is facing up to 30 years in prison after a Los Angles jury found him guilty of two counts of rape. Elise Preston reports.
The Sinaloa cartel founder says he's suffering "psychological torment" in a prison dubbed the "Alcatraz of the Rockies."
Word of the agreements came on the same day Bankman-Fried was being flown back to the U.S. from the Bahamas to face fraud charges.
The report found cases of abuse against women in two thirds of New York federal prisons.
A Bronx man who spent nearly half his life in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit is now free, and it turns out, his attorney has an extra special connection to this case. CBS2's Jessica Moore has the exclusive interview.
Opposing groups at odds over solitary confinement got heated at a rally on City Hall's steps Wednesday.
Under a new bill, the use of punitive segregation would be banned.
CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas hosts a panel discussion on bail reform, hearing from retired NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Ben Tucker, retired Judge Jeffrey Cohen and Brooklyn Assemblywoman Latrice Walker.
A key criticism about bail reform is that it focuses on those who have been arrested, not the victims of the crime. Jennifer Harrison is on a mission to change that.
CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas speaks with Marvin Mayfield, who spent years of his life on Rikers Island and is now a criminal justice advocate.
Bail reform is one of the most polarizing topics in Albany. It even has Gov. Kathy Hochul negotiating a compromise to implement changes to the law. CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas takes a look at how it all started.
CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas speaks with various stakeholders in a one-hour special tomorrow on CBS News New York.
Elected and law enforcement officials are calling for criminal justice reforms to be included in the upcoming state budget.
The group rallied outside Gov. Kathy Hochul's office in Manhattan demanding an end to what they call inhumane conditions on the island. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
It comes after a third person died in custody this year. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
City lawmakers visited the jail Monday, describing scenes of violence, health hazards and deteriorating conditions.
Teenagers in trouble with the law are being given a chance to turn their lives around, thanks to a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of court-involved youth.
Activists say those incarcerated should have had access to vaccines weeks ago, when others living in congregate settings became eligible.
Cohen was first informed in April that after a 14-day quarantine, he would serve the remainder of his term at home due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, CBS News reports.
Cohen is being let out early after 14 inmates and seven staff members at the federal prison in Otisville tested positive for coronavirus.
The Legal Aid Society warns if the pandemic continues at this pace, the entire local jail population will be infected within a matter of weeks.
Prosecutors can file objections to the release of specific inmates, and those who are released will have to abide by any restrictions as part of their probation.
A man who survived a brutal subway attack in New York City nearly a year ago was back in the hospital on Sunday night -- this time after being found badly injured on tracks in Queens.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The NYPD is ramping up its search for the driver in a hit-and-run that killed a nurse in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, on Saturday morning
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
A man who survived a brutal subway attack in New York City nearly a year ago was back in the hospital on Sunday night -- this time after being found badly injured on tracks in Queens.
The NYPD is ramping up its search for the driver in a hit-and-run that killed a nurse in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, on Saturday morning
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Three people were hurt Saturday when a boat burst into flames while docked near City Island in the Bronx.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A fire at a vacant house in Newark, New Jersey, spread to neighboring homes Saturday morning, displacing several families.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is cleaning up after Thursday's intense storms brought flash flooding. Emergency responders performed more than 100 rescues, most of them after people attempted to drive through water.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Israel discusses the "technological miracle" of identifying victims of the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years after the planes hit the towers, and more. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The beach club hit by a tornado on Long Island last week has partially reopened.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Club will partially reopen this weekend and Labor Day weekend, owners say. The club suffered significant damage when a tornado hit last week.
Five men were spotted going into a manhole early Thursday morning on Long Island, according to Nassau County police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says the odds of thunderstorms are greater to the west of New York City, but the entire region could see some before the system moves out of the area later Thursday.
The 67-year-old victim's wife says he was found badly injured on subway tracks in Queens on Friday. As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, she is convinced he was pushed.
It all happened early Sunday morning during a block party on Locust Street and police have yet to make any arrests. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan spoke with frightened neighbors.
Several homeowners insist they are full-time residents and shouldn't have to pay the tax, which targets second homes worth millions. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, the 28-year-old victim died Saturday morning at the same hospital where she worked.