2 men charged with trying to smuggle fentanyl into Rikers Island
Prosecutors say the men tried to exchange court documents that were soaked in liquid fentanyl, cocaine and PCP.
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Prosecutors say the men tried to exchange court documents that were soaked in liquid fentanyl, cocaine and PCP.
Authorities say the men tried to exchange court documents that were soaked in liquid fentanyl, cocaine and PCP.
Manuel Luna died last week after he was found unresponsive in his cell. He's the second detainee to die this year.
Dozens of families, friends and community advocates held an emergency rally outside City Hall on Friday after the death of Manuel Luna at Rikers Island. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/42hfwMx
Police said Steven Hutcherson will face charges in both attacks.
The man accused of stabbing two teenagers at Grand Central Terminal is also accused of stabbing a person in custody on Rikers Island.
Adams handed the correction commissioner's badge to Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, hoping it will help convince a judge not to appoint a federal receiver to run Rikers Island.
The mayor handed the correction commissioner's badge to Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, hoping it will help convince a judge not to appoint a federal receiver to run Rikers Island. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
According to the city Department of Correction, nine people have died while behind bars at Rikers this year alone.
A rally was held at Washington Square Park on Saturday calling for justice for inmates who have died on Rikers Island. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49JZfDq
The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center is a five-story jail barge docked in the shallows off the South Bronx.
The mayor's office did not name a replacement for Molina.
The Middle East is top of mind for many here in the Tri-State Area this week. Plus, we talk about jails and who should run Rikers Island.
There are over 6,200 people in custody in New York City, but the plan for new jails would only have room for about 3,400.
New York City Correction Commissioner Louis Molina has one of the toughest jobs in the city. Watch his conversation on The Point with Marcia Kramer.
The report says there were 74 fights at the troubled jail during one week alone in September.
It came on the same day a detainee died, which marked the ninth person to die in custody at the troubled jail complex this year. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas has the story.
The Legal Aid Society identified the victim as 27-year-old Manesh Kunwar, adding he was in custody for a week before he was found unresponsive early Thursday morning. CBS New York's Mary Calvi reports.
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.
Donny Ubiera, 33, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday. He's the eighth detainee to die in custody this year.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
A judge has rejected a lawsuit a German tourist filed against Los Tacos No. 1 taqueria in Times Square over its spicy salsa.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
The NYPD is looking for three suspects who allegedly stole more than $50,000 worth of clothes from Lululemon and Alo stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
A judge has rejected a lawsuit a German tourist filed against Los Tacos No. 1 taqueria in Times Square over its spicy salsa.
The NYPD is looking for three suspects who allegedly stole more than $50,000 worth of clothes from Lululemon and Alo stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
A Queens man is accused of killing his wife after her remains were found in two separate locations, months apart.
Three men were arrested Wednesday in connection to the 2023 shooting death of a teenage girl in Queens.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill will host a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 115-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
A dog missing for two years has been reunited with its Texas family after being found in New Jersey.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound.
A tiny home in Selden on Long Island is on the market for almost $330,000, but with no bedroom.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
Earlier this season, the teams engaged in a brawl at Providence. On Thursday, they are playing for a right to get to the conference tournament semifinals. CBS News York's Steve Overmyer reports.
It's a big day for the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 115-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
As feels-like temperatures drop to the 30s, rain turns into snow. Friday morning stays cold with winter temperatures back for New York. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the afternoon forecast.
Iran's new supreme leader said the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened if the war is stopped. Meanwhile, the Trump administration continues to insist the economic turmoil will pay off in the end. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Two people were hurt during a shooting on the campus of Old Dominion University of Norfolk, Virginia. The shooter was killed, according to officials. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
