Mayor-Elect Adams Names Louis Molina Next Department Of Correction Commissioner
Adams and Molina made waves when asked about future plans for solitary confinement on Rikers Island.
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Adams and Molina made waves when asked about future plans for solitary confinement on Rikers Island.
There have been 16 deaths involving detainees this year. Fourteen of them were people in custody on Rikers Island.
He becomes the 15th detainee to die in custody during what's become the deadliest year since 2016, when thousands more inmates were housed at the jail complex.
The plaintiffs say they have suffered assaults and sexual abuse.
In recent months, state and local leaders have attempted to alleviate conditions at the city's jail complex.
The deteriorating conditions include increased inmate deaths, suicides and officers calling out sick en masse.
It was back to work on Rikers Island on Wednesday, but this time only for staff who have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
In anticipation of deepening staff concerns, Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an executive order moving correction officers to 12-hour shifts.
A delegation of lawmakers is raising more concerns about the crisis on Rikers Island, saying conditions are still inhumane.
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.
A 46-year-old man was arrested on reckless endangerment charges, and authorities are investigating whether the boat was an illegal charter.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
The National Dominican Day Parade returned to New York City on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
The National Dominican Day Parade returned to New York City on Sunday.
Thomas Ryan, the man suspected in a murder in Orange County, New York was taken into custody after a massive search that lasted several days.
Jamaican pride was on display on the streets of Brooklyn as a first-of-its-kind parade kicked off Saturday.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hell's Kitchen early Saturday morning.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Dozens of teenagers on Long Island are spending the summer helping their senior neighbors, and they're getting paid for it. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day on Saturday.
The New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Saturday.
The New York Yankees rallied past the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Friday night in a rain-delayed game that ended after midnight.
The New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
A woman and a 5-month-old baby died after a vessel overturned in New York Harbor on Saturday night.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for August 8 at 11 p.m.
FDNY and NYPD crews were seen in the water near Liberty Island on Saturday night.
The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball rose to $856 million. New Yorkers told CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian what they would do with the winnings.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
