NYC Department of Corrections ceases death notifications to press
The New York City Department of Corrections (DOC) has found itself at...
Prisoner who died at rikers had fractured skull, DOC claims he died of a heart attack
A 31-year-old prisoner at Rikers Island died last week. Although...
Mayor Adams budget cuts include cuts to re-entry classes and services at Rikers
In a move that has left many non-profit organizations and advocates...
NYC defenders decry unlawful recording of attorney-client jail calls
In response to the recent New York City Department of Investigation (DOI...
Closing Rikers Island: Experts convene to chart path to closure and reform
CITYWIDE — A panel of criminal justice experts will gather on Thursday, April...
10 years a detainee: Why some spend years on Rikers, despite right to speedy trial
This article was originally published on Aug 17 8:51pm EDT by...
DOC Delays Solitary Switch at Last Minute After ‘Risk Management’ System Panned
This article was originally published on Jun 30 4:40pm EDT by...
Families of incarcerated people rally outside Cuomo’s office to demand visitation rights
In an effort to keep the COVID-19 pandemic from wreaking havoc...
DA Eric Gonzalez appears to send mixed signals on conditions on Rikers Island
On the one hand, District Attorney Eric Gonzalez wrote an editorial in...