Report on inmate deaths prompts calls to shut down Rikers Island
There are renewed calls to shut down Rikers Island following a troubling new report on inmate deaths.
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There are renewed calls to shut down Rikers Island following a troubling new report on inmate deaths.
The report says there is a "pervasive issue" of correction officers not making the rounds to check on inmates.
Michael Nieves is the 13th inmate to die in custody this year.
The Department of Correction says it has suspended three staff members after the death of another Rikers Island inmate.
Comptroller Brad Lander, City Councilmember Carlina Rivera and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams made an unannounced visit for a surprise inspection.
The captain was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
A Rikers Island correction captain was attacked by a person in custody while on the job Tuesday.
Dr. Ricardo Cruciani was found dead Monday morning.
An attorney identifies the man as Dr. Ricardo Cruciani, a 68-year-old neurologist convicted of predatory sexual assault. Cruciani's family says the court ordered him to be placed in protective custody and under suicide watch.
Elijah Muhammad was found dead inside Rikers in July. His family says he overdosed on fentanyl.
The family of a man who died on Rikers Island held a rally Friday, calling for a criminal investigation.
It was just months ago that Gov. Kathy Hochul made changes to the state's bail reform laws, but Mayor Eric Adams wants her to go even further. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Mary Yehudah, 31, was being held at Rikers Island on a robbery charge when she died in May.
The family of a detainee who died while in Department of Correction custody plans to sue the city for $50 million.
The four workers are accused of waiting nearly eight minutes before helping the inmate.
The workers are accused of waiting nearly 8 minutes before helping an inmate who attempted to take his own life, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Nine people have died in the custody of the Department of Correction this year.
It comes after a federal judge accepted the city's proposal to overhaul the troubled jail complex.
The mayor said more than 2,700 weapons have been confiscated since the end of February. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
The mayor's visit comes after the seventh death in Rikers custody this year.
A federal takeover, or receivership, as it's known, has always been considered a last resort.
A judge is giving the city a chance to make its plan to solve the problems at Rikers work. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
A federal judge rejected the DOC's plan last month, saying it was too vague.
A judge rejected the previous plan saying it was too vague.
During a hearing Tuesday, the Department of Correction was ordered to provide more details on some of the most crucial areas of reform.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
A woman was killed when two vehicles crashed into a laundromat at a strip mall on Irvington Avenue in Newark, officials said.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday as the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul continued for a second week.
Air taxis are expected to soon fly regularly between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan in less than 10 minutes.
Brooklyn College seniors are frustrated after learning they won't walk across the stage during their commencement at Barclays Center.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday as the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul continued for a second week.
Air taxis are expected to soon fly regularly between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan in less than 10 minutes.
Brooklyn College seniors are frustrated after learning they won't walk across the stage during their commencement at Barclays Center.
Jay Bryant, one of the three men charged in the killing of hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay, change his plea to guilty in court on Monday.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A woman was killed when two vehicles crashed into a laundromat at a strip mall on Irvington Avenue in Newark, officials said.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan went into lockdown after one student reported another might have had a weapon, police said.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts including attempt to assassinate the president.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday as the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul continued for a second week.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
The Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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.
Brooklyn College seniors are frustrated after learning they won't walk across the stage at Barclays Center. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Residents in Keyport fear cancer cases in their neighborhood could be linked to a former landfill nearby. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The woman was sitting at a table near the front of the Ivy Hill Laundromat at a strip mall on Irvington Ave. when two cars came crashing into the business. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
We first met this Jersey City city teenager five years ago, and he may now be New Jersey's youngest certified financial planner. He told CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner he wants to help more people learn about money.
The drones, which are used as crop dusters, were found at Prudent Corporation in Dover.
