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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Mayor Adams visits Rikers Island, announces seizure of 2,700+ weapons
It comes after a federal judge accepted the city's proposal to overhaul the troubled jail complex.
Mayor Adams to visit Rikers Island
The mayor's visit comes after the seventh death in Rikers custody this year.
Judge rules against federal takeover of troubled Rikers Island
A federal takeover, or receivership, as it's known, has always been considered a last resort.
No federal takeover of Rikers Island, for now
A judge is giving the city a chance to make its plan to solve the problems at Rikers work. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Revised plan for Rikers Island reforms due today
A federal judge rejected the DOC's plan last month, saying it was too vague.
Revised Rikers plan due today
A judge rejected the previous plan saying it was too vague.
Judge says NYC's plan to overhaul Rikers Island is 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.
NYC due in court for hearing on Rikers Island
A judge is set to decide whether a federal takeover will be needed.
NYC back in court over Rikers plan
The city is due in court to present its plan to improve conditions at Rikers Island.
Mayor defends New York City's handling of 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 defends city's handling of Rikers Island
Mayor Adams is defending the city's handling of Rikers Island.
5th person in custody dies at Rikers Island
Authorities said 31-year-old Mary Yehudah was in custody at the women's jail.
5th inmate dies in custody on Rikers Island
31-year-old Mary Yehudah's death is under investigation.
DOC found in contempt over Rikers Island medical care
A Bronx Supreme Court found the Department of Correction in contempt for denying detainees on Rikers Island access to medical care.
Bronx Supreme Court finds DOC in contempt over medical care
This comes as four detainees have died in custody this year alone. Twenty have died since January 2021.
Deadline for plan to improve Rikers
New York City has until 3 p.m. Tuesday to submit its plan to improve conditions on Rikers Island.
Mayor Adams creates new task force to address crisis 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 announces task force to help with Rikers
Mayor Adams announced a plan to help the troubled jail complex.
4th person in 2022 dies in custody on Rikers Island
This comes after 16 people died at the troubled jail complex in 2021. CBS2's Jessica Moore has the story.
4th person in custody dies on Rikers Island
Dashawn Carter was in custody on third-degree burglary and first-degree robbery charges since May 5.
Judge gives NYC 3 weeks to outline Rikers Island reform
Deaths of detainees, violence and staff absenteeism have plagued the jail complex for decades.
Federal hearing today on Rikers future
The DOJ has threatened to take over the troubled jail unless sweeping changes are made.
D.O.J. introduces possible federal takeover of Rikers Island
The Department of Justice calls receivership the last resort, but only a judge can consider it as an option.
Mayor Adams says he's going to get Rikers Island under control
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.
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Wildfire contained after burning 59 acres in N.J.
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Governors sign funding agreement for Gateway Hudson Tunnel
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76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC
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More than a dozen Connecticut state parks reach capacity
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New Rochelle officials prepared to step up security at annual fireworks show
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No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
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Wildfire contained after burning 59 acres in N.J.
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Elizabeth Police detective retires after 30 years on the job
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Paterson, N.J. honors baseball great and pioneer Larry Doby
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Arson detectives investigating alleged hate crime at Long Island mosque
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Drones patrol Long Island beaches after lifeguard bitten by shark
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Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
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Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
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Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 soldiers for heroism in Vietnam
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
Mayor Eric Adams announces crackdown on "ghost cars"
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N.J. Gov. Murphy signs package of gun safety bills
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Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
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COVID cases rising in NYC; BA.5 becomes dominant subvariant
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Thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses coming to New York City
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Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
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R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
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Feds: R. Kelly remains on suicide watch "for his own safety"
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Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
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R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
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Paterson, N.J. honors baseball great and pioneer Larry Doby
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