NYC Correction Department: Inmate died at Rikers Island on Tuesday
New York City's correction department says an inmate died at Rikers Island on Tuesday. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/45kQHQA
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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.
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."
At issue is whether the jail complex should remain under city control or be put under federal receivership.
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
Ten women nearing release were chosen to take part in the four-hour carnival-themed family day.
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
Its much better assessment comes after a new report by the monitor slammed city efforts yet again.
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
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.
CBS New York has learned three jail employees are facing discipline for violations stemming from the death.
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.
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.
Another inmate has died at Rikers Island, marking the seventh death at the jail complex this year. CBS New York's Jessica Moore has reaction from the Department of Correction. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3OtEZ0j
The death of a 44-year-old man marks the seventh detainee death at the troubled jail complex this year. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3OtEZ0j
Curtis Davis, 44, was found at around 5 a.m. He was pronounced dead a half-hour later.
It marks the sixth death at the trouble jail complex this year. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Commissioner Louis Molina says the push to end city control of the troubled jail doesn't stop his mission.
A new class of recruits have been sworn in for New York City's troubled Department of Correction. This comes as there could soon be a federal takeover of Rikers. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas spoke to the DOC commissioner.
Hizzoner responded to a U.S. Attorney calling for the troubled jail to be taken over by an outside entity.
The widow of an NYPD detective killed in the line of duty in 2024 took the stand Thursday in the trial of the man accused of murdering him.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a court order that's meant to hit one of the city's "worst landlords" where it hurts.
The NYPD says its heightened visibility around prominent Jewish religious and cultural locations citywide will continue after the attack at Temple Israel in Michigan.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
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 widow of an NYPD detective killed in the line of duty in 2024 took the stand Thursday in the trial of the man accused of murdering him.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a court order that's meant to hit one of the city's "worst landlords" where it hurts.
The NYPD says its heightened visibility around prominent Jewish religious and cultural locations citywide will continue after the attack at Temple Israel in Michigan.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
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.
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 hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-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.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
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.
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.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
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.
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.
The widow of an NYPD detective killed in the line of duty in 2024 took the stand Thursday in the trial of the man accused of murdering him. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A judge has rejected a lawsuit a German tourist filed against Los Tacos No. 1 taqueria over its spicy salsa.
The Department of Homeland Security says the suspect accused of pushing two people onto New York City subway tracks is in the U.S. illegally and has been deported four times.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday he's targeting one of them in order to send a clear message to the rest. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
A man drove a vehicle through the doors of Temple Israel just outside of Detroit. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan and Adi Guajardo have team coverage.
