2 Correction Officers, 1 Inmate Suffer Minor Injuries After Fire At Rikers Island
FDNY responded to the scene at 8:15 p.m. Friday, getting the fire under control in about an hour.
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FDNY responded to the scene at 8:15 p.m. Friday, getting the fire under control in about an hour.
Two former detainees allege people housed at Rikers Island are deprived of adequate water, food and medication.
The Department of Correction union says at least 24 employees have been victims of sexual assault by an inmate this year.
They say the decision to move the inmates to upstate correctional facilities puts their safety at risk.
The report outlined numerous changes by the Department of Correction. They include fixing hundreds of broken locks on cell doors and suspending more than 100 correction officers for not coming to work.
According to Attorney Pamela Roth, Stephan Khadu had no health issues when he entered the Department of Correction system.
Behind the walls on Rikers Island, the desperation has not let up, despite the city touting various plans for weeks to address deteriorating conditions.
Parole officers are at odds with inmate advocates over the law that immediately released more than 160 people on parole being held on non-violent technical violations.
Public defenders and inmate advocates gathered outside of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office on Wednesday, demanding an end to cash bail.
Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration outlined progress being made in front of the state Assembly's correction committee while calling on the courts to take up more cases.
Advocates say measures taken to address the problems are not going far enough.
The city has not allowed cameras outside of the main office on Rikers Island during this crisis until now.
The mayor remains steadfast in the face of ongoing criticism that his way is working.
With chaos brewing for months, reaching a violent and deadly crescendo, the mayor went to see the conditions on Rikers Island firsthand.
In a letter initiated by Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres, elected leaders also called for the Department of Justice to open a civil rights investigation into the conditions.
The jail complex is in the midst of what's been described as a humanitarian crisis.
Thursday, de Blasio touted progress, saying expedited detainee processing, overcrowding and widespread staff sick-outs were all being addressed.
Another inmate has died in the custody of the Department of Correction, this time at the Vernon C. Bain facility in the Bronx. This comes as calls for reform get even louder.
The Department of Correction said the 42-year-old father of two died shortly before 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the infirmary.
The Department of Correction said 42-year-old Isaabdul Karim died shortly before 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the infirmary.
The announcement comes amid worsening violence, inmate deaths and inhumane conditions at Rikers Island.
This comes as Rikers Island deals with an ongoing crisis of growing violence and inmate deaths in the jail.
Earlier this week, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled reforms at Rikers.
For hours Wednesday, the crisis on Rikers Island took center stage, as City Council members heard testimony and questioned stakeholders.
City lawmakers visited the jail Monday, describing scenes of violence, health hazards and deteriorating conditions.
New Jersey prosecutors confirmed four arrests after a mass shooting in Newark left three people, including a mother and a little boy, dead.
According to a report, Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mangione's defense team wants some key evidence kept out of the trial, arguing that it was uncovered without a search warrant.
Once you step outside, you'll know this brutally cold weather in the Tri-State Area means business — especially with snow on the way.
The suot alleges the artificial intelligence chatbot intensified a man's "paranoid delusions" and helped direct them at his mother before he died by suicide.
Mangione's defense team wants some key evidence kept out of the trial, arguing that it was uncovered without a search warrant.
Once you step outside, you'll know this brutally cold weather in the Tri-State Area means business — especially with snow on the way.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Amtrak has been working around the clock to rehabilitate two of the four century-old tubes of the East River Tunnel, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
According to a report, Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Once you step outside, you'll know this brutally cold weather in the Tri-State Area means business — especially with snow on the way.
The Stamford Police Department has identified the man whose decomposed body was found handcuffed in the home of a gunman who opened fire at officers during a standoff on Dec. 2.
Showers are expected, and if you're north and west of the city, you'll see some snow, possibly a few inches.
Authorities have released new details about the Dec. 2 standoff in Stamford, Connecticut, including video of officers inside an armored vehicle as it takes fire from the gunman and audio from a phone conversation between the gunman and a hostage negotiator.
New Jersey prosecutors confirmed four arrests after a mass shooting in Newark left three people, including a mother and a little boy, dead.
Once you step outside, you'll know this brutally cold weather in the Tri-State Area means business — especially with snow on the way.
An police investigation is underway in Newark after a shooting left two people dead and two others wounded at a music recording studio.
Amtrak has been working around the clock to rehabilitate two of the four century-old tubes of the East River Tunnel, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Two of New Jersey's biggest police departments face major disruptions after a court ruling invalidated a civil service exam from six years ago that high-ranking officers took to get their promotions.
Once you step outside, you'll know this brutally cold weather in the Tri-State Area means business — especially with snow on the way.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Amtrak has been working around the clock to rehabilitate two of the four century-old tubes of the East River Tunnel, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Glen Cove has become the first community in Nassau County to ban the smoking of marijuana in public spaces. Offenders will face fines starting Jan. 1, officials said.
Blakeman, the two-term Nassau County executive, formally launched his 2026 campaign for governor of New York early Tuesday morning.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Glen Cove has become the first community in Nassau County to ban the smoking of marijuana in public spaces. Offenders will face fines starting Jan. 1, officials said.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
According to a report, Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
A woman struck and killed by a car in Midtown earlier this week was actress Wenne Alton Davis, police said.
The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs have been announced. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are set to join Vogue's Anna Wintour.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
The Blackhawks have scored first in 12 of 15 home games, which leads the NHL. Chicago has also allowed just four first-period goals, the fewest in the league.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points and the Knicks defeated the struggling Raptors 117-101 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
Emil Heineman scored the winning goal in the shootout and Bo Horvat scored twice in regulation as the Islanders beat the Golden Knights 5-4 on Tuesday.
Cody Glass scored the tiebreaking goal on a wrist shot with 7:36 remaining, and the Devils beat the Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Twenty children an six educators were gunned down in Newtown back in 2012. The mass shooting continues to fuel efforts to prevent gun violence nationwide. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
District Attorney Melinda Katz said Thursday her office has charged 13 people for stealing more than $2.2 million in merchandise from more than 120 Home Depots. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Mangione's defense team wants some key evidence kept out of the trial, arguing that it was uncovered without a search warrant.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats in Congress want an independent review of the Epstein files. CBS News' justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
