Rally held calling for government to take over Rikers Island
It comes after the controversial death of Joshua Valles, a 31-year-old who was being held there.
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It comes after the controversial death of Joshua Valles, a 31-year-old who was being held there.
Two top elected officials are calling on the feds to take over Rikers Island and are expected to introduce a resolution to the City Council on Thursday. CBS2's Lisa Rozner has an exclusive interview with one of the last people to speak with a detainee before he died.
A rally was held Wednesday demanding the federal government take over Rikers Island.
Joshua Valles's sudden hospitalization was highlighted in a recent report by a court-appointed monitor.
It's a stunning change in practice that comes amid scrutiny of conditions at the jail and questions about the death of a man who had just been released. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
A group rallying for change outside City Hall on Thursday said the circumstances around Valles's death are concerning, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Valles' hospitalization was highlighted in a report raising concerns about safety and transparency at Rikers Island.
There are disturbing new questions after a man who had been held at Rikers Island since April died there Saturday. As CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports, a judge is now demanding answers from the city.
For many, a successfully transition back into society depends in large part on mental health treatment.
A big concern is lost tourism dollars because about 50% of the city's hotel rooms are being used for asylum seekers.
They're calling on lawmakers to pass legislation making sexual assault on correction officers a felony.
A group of Republican Assemblymembers is calling on the city to address the staffing and safety crisis at Rikers Island.
Public advocate pushes for changes to protect those whose gender identity is different from the sex assigned at birth.
New York's City Council is considering changes to protect the rights of transgender people at Rikers. This comes after a transgender woman died in solitary confinement. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Eric Adams has been steering New York City's ship of state for 12 months, dealing with a pandemic, an unexpected migrant crisis and problems inherited from his predecessor. So is he "getting stuff done?" He sits down with CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer on this edition of "The Point."
It's a one-of-a-kind program that allows parents in custody to spend time with their kids outside a jail setting.
It's a one-of-a-kind program that allows parents in custody to spend time with their kids outside of a jail setting, CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The Department of Correction has vowed to implement changes in order to avoid losing control of the jail.
A City Council committee grilled the commissioner of the Department of Correction on Tuesday as Rikers Island grapples with its highest death toll in nearly a decade. CBS2's Tim McNicholas was at the hearing.
The New York City Council will hold an oversight hearing on the Department of Correction's efforts to reform conditions on Rikers Island. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has a preview.
The city has been pushing to maintain control of the jail complex, but critics say it's time for change. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
His name is Edgardo Mejias and he was 39 years old.
Another inmate has died on Rikers Island.
Tens of thousands of formerly incarcerated people could be eligible to receive thousands of dollars as a result.
New York City has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit over release delays at Rikers Island. As CBS2's Alice Gainer reports, tens of thousands of formerly incarcerated people could be eligible to receive thousands of dollars as a result.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Holmes' right fibula was fractured by a 111.1 mph comebacker off the bat of the Yankees' Spencer Jones during the Mets' 5-2 loss on Friday.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
A New York man accused of helping to lead a multi-state check fraud scheme has pleaded guilty, according to a court record filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The NYPD said Elvin Suarez struck four pedestrians after his 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV veered over a concrete island near West 109th St. and Amsterdam Ave.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
A controversial plan would build one of nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. The state says the sites are critical to New York's push for cleaner energy, but how and where they're built remains a flashpoint.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
A coalition of five unions representing LIRR workers say they are prepared to walk off the job just after midnight tonight if there's no deal.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Holmes' right fibula was fractured by a 111.1 mph comebacker off the bat of the Yankees' Spencer Jones during the Mets' 5-2 loss on Friday.
Cam Schlittler overpowered the New York Mets in his Subway Series debut.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
The 13.1 mile race takes runners from Prospect Park to Coney Island.
Frazier spoke about lessons from his basketball career on and off the court in his address to graduates at Barclays Center.
More than 1,200 walkers came together at the South Street Seaport to support those affected by lung cancer and lung disease, the American Lung Association said.
It comes as Pakistani officials were in Tehran working to solidify a deal between the U.S. and Iran to bring the Middle East conflict to an end. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
A fire in the East River Tunnel brought train service into and out of Penn Station to a halt.
