
Mayor Adams announces progress in violence crackdown at Rikers Island
The mayor said more than 2,700 weapons have been confiscated since the end of February. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
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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.
Authorities said 31-year-old Mary Yehudah was in custody at the women's jail.
31-year-old Mary Yehudah's death is under investigation.
A Bronx Supreme Court found the Department of Correction in contempt for denying detainees on Rikers Island access to medical care.
This comes as four detainees have died in custody this year alone. Twenty have died since January 2021.
New York City has until 3 p.m. Tuesday to submit its plan to improve conditions on Rikers Island.
Mayor Adams is creating a new task force to address the crisis on Rikers Island. It comes just days after another detainee died in custody. CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas explains why time is running out for the city to overhaul the jail complex.
Mayor Adams announced a plan to help the troubled jail complex.
This comes after 16 people died at the troubled jail complex in 2021. CBS2's Jessica Moore has the story.
Dashawn Carter was in custody on third-degree burglary and first-degree robbery charges since May 5.
Deaths of detainees, violence and staff absenteeism have plagued the jail complex for decades.
The DOJ has threatened to take over the troubled jail unless sweeping changes are made.
The Department of Justice calls receivership the last resort, but only a judge can consider it as an option.
Mayor Eric Adams says he's going to get Rikers Island under control. This after the United States Attorney stepped in and sounded the alarm, putting the possibility of a takeover on the table; CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
The aide told them, "You don't want to do this, I work for the mayor," according to sources.
First-degree murder charges have been filed against Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, the accused gunman in Highland Park.
It all started with a home security camera.
Both states will share the costs not covered by the federal government.
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby's said.
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
Motorists allege the change came with little notice from the city, and has left many scrambling.
Officials say it was likely caused by sunlight that ignited dry brush.
Citywide transmission rates are back at the highest levels we've seen since May.
Both states will share the costs not covered by the federal government.
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby's said.
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
Citywide transmission rates are back at the highest levels we've seen since May.
It happened around 2 a.m. on June 16 at a home near East 224th Street and Carpenter Avenue.
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
People packed state parks across the Tri-State Area to celebrate the Fourth of July.
New Rochelle's police captain said a security plan was developed months ago for the "Spark the Sound" extravaganza.
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Both states will share the costs not covered by the federal government.
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
Officials say it was likely caused by sunlight that ignited dry brush.
Darin Williamson worked his way up through the ranks and served the city where he grew up for 30 years.
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
It all started with a home security camera.
A member of the Fatima Al-Zahra mosque in Ronkonkoma posted video of the damage and said somebody threw a "bomb canister" at a sign.
Officials said they're using state-of-the-art equipment to watch for any more sharks.
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
Hizzoner says the drivers with paper license plates are often up to no good, using the cars to commit violent acts.
The legislation includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to create green jobs in the state.
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
Citywide transmission rates are back at the highest levels we've seen since May.
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
Scherzer struck out 11 while pitching six innings of two-hit ball in his first big league start since May 18.
Taillon spent more than a decade with the Pirates before being traded to New York in January 2021.
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
The Mets got some good swings against hard-throwing rookie Hunter Greene.
Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win and women's record-holder Miki Sudo won the women's title at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest.
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Seven people were killed and 38 more were wounded, including four children, in the deadly parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on Monday. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest details on the investigation.
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 5 at 11 p.m.
Sotheby's is known for auctioning off antiques, but what about something 76 million years old?
A Long Island couple who was rescued from a fire in April just met their heroes for the first time since that fateful night. As CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports, it all started with a home security camera.
Firefighters in New Jersey say a brush fire is now 100 percent contained in Middlesex County.