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Watch Marcia Kramer's conversation with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson on "The Point."
Adams raised questions about whether closing Rikers is the right move for public safety. But advocates and elected officials were having none of it.
Mayor Eric Adams wants the City Council to rethink its plan to close Rikers in four years, but Council Speaker Adrienne Adams says "no way." CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3R3HVT0
Supporters rallied to demand Adams comply with the 2027 deadline to close Rikers.
He says it's a public safety issue.
Mayor Eric Adams is calling on the City Council to rethink the plan to close Rikers Island in 2027.
New York City's correction department says an inmate died at Rikers Island on Tuesday. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/45kQHQA
The 33-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell early Tuesday morning.
Donny Ubiera, 33, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday. He's the eighth detainee to die in custody this year.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' job is to ride herd on the 51 members of the city's legislature, the group that serves as a check and balance to the mayor's power.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' job is to ride herd on the 51 members of the city's legislature, which serves as a check and balance to the mayor's power. Watch Adams on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Required fire safety inspections at the north infirmary were not performed for at least a year, according to a new department audit.
Comptroller Brad Lander says New York City is spending "way too much money" to detain people on Rikers Island.
Comptroller Brad Lander is the keeper of the New York City purse and one of only three citywide elected officials. Watch his conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Mayor Eric Adams says he's up to the job of fixing things on Rikers Island amid a federal court showdown over who should run the jails. Prosecutors and advocates want the feds to take over. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3DNnHVI
At issue is whether the jail complex should remain under city control or be put under federal receivership.
CBS New York got an exclusive inside look at a community engagement day on Rikers Island. It brings together incarcerated women nearing release and their families. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3OQplw8
Ten women nearing release were chosen to take part in the four-hour carnival-themed family day.
A group of City Council members says conditions have improved by leaps and bounds at Rikers Island. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer says it comes after a new report by a federal monitor slammed city efforts yet again. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44XOBpT
Its much better assessment comes after a new report by the monitor slammed city efforts yet again.
Despite the risk of losing control over the jail complex, the city does not appear to be making any meaningful changes, according to the report.
The family of a Rikers inmate wants answers after their relative was found unresponsive in a jail cell Sunday and later died. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has learned three jail employees are facing discipline.
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 incident is renewing calls to reformat the facility and bolstering those who support a federal takeover. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
It was the second career three-homer game for Judge — both in the past month.
The Mets were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
Chopper 2 was over the scene as firefighters searched through the collapsed rubble on Banker Road.
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
Neighbors say the victims and the suspect all knew each other.
The NYPD already uses drones and robot dogs, but now it's turning to robots to potentially patrol subway stations.
The show will go on rain or shine, but grab a good raincoat or poncho because umbrellas are not allowed.
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
Friday we'll see increasing clouds ahead of the storm that will likely impact your Saturday plans. Stick with CBS New York for the latest forecast and weather alerts.
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Authorities say the thieves are using stolen vehicles from Westport to commit crimes in other areas.
It looks like a picture perfect day with sunshine, low humidity and highs in the mid-70s.
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
Chopper 2 was over the scene as firefighters searched through the collapsed rubble on Banker Road.
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
Along with pounding surf, heavy rain and coastal flooding, strong winds could leave some without power.
Friday we'll see increasing clouds ahead of the storm that will likely impact your Saturday plans. Stick with CBS New York for the latest forecast and weather alerts.
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
Band director Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice Ferrari, a chaperone and retired history teacher, were pillars of the community.
Families and students have been placing flowers and balloons outside of the school.
Doctors use new imaging tools to more precisely isolate the cancer, then they freeze the area.
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been unable to convince hard-right Republicans to approve a temporary funding bill.
"I am calling for his immediate resignation," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said of Sen. Robert Menendez, a fellow Democrat.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused Trump and others of systematic fraud and is suing the Trumps and the Trump Organization for $250 million.
An indictment charged Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine with bribery offenses, with prosecutors alleging they accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish gifts.
Doctors use new imaging tools to more precisely isolate the cancer, then they freeze the area.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
The CDC says more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, but fewer than half tell their doctor about it.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
The show will go on rain or shine, but grab a good raincoat or poncho because umbrellas are not allowed.
Hip-hop icons like Fat Joe credit him for documenting the music, the battles, the breakdancing and the art.
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
Did the outfits Rihanna and A$AP Rocky wore to the Met Gala hold a clue to baby Riot Rose's name?
It was the second career three-homer game for Judge — both in the past month.
The Mets were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
Daniel Jones was often on the run and couldn't get anything going downfield.
Cole allowed a run and two hits in his longest outing since pitching a two-hit shutout against Minnesota in April.
Mets starter David Peterson struck out seven but allowed four runs on five hits in four innings.
The NYCLU obtained this information through litigation against the NYPD.
In 1978, a Coast Guard helicopter on routine patrol found oil flowing into the Newtown Creek.
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
Six years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to rebuild.
Residents and business owners on a stretch of Riverdale Avenue say a retaining wall is causing properties to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over the East River on Tuesday night.
CBS New York's Craig Allen and Jenna DeAngelis have the latest on the forecast and conditions in the Tri-State Area as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves up the East Coast.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for September 22 at 11 p.m.
There's no word on how many people were injured in a possible house explosion in West Milford on Friday, but video shows at least one patient on a stretcher being loaded into a New Jersey State Police helicopter. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44Z1H5b
We have an announcement to share about a new addition to our CBS New York family. Our producer Melanie Diaz Sinha welcomed a baby boy Thursday night! Asher Theodore arrived just in time to watch CBS2 News at 11 p.m. Everyone is healthy and happy. Congratulations Melanie!
There was a possible house explosion in West Milford on Friday night. CBS New York's Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44Z1H5b