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...
Public defenders say Gov. Hochul’s budget will increase jail population
A coalition of New York City public defenders has criticized Gov. Kathy...
Former Correction Officer sentenced to prison for smuggling contraband into Rikers Island
New York City is having a problem with its prison guards. Another...
Rikers Island detainees awarded $53M in solitary confinement lawsuit
New York City has agreed to a settlement of up to $53...
Closing Rikers Island: Experts convene to chart path to closure and reform
CITYWIDE — A panel of criminal justice experts will gather on Thursday, April...
Assemblywoman Latrice Walker has been on a hunger strike over bail reform
CITYWIDE — A passionate rally took place Thursday in Foley Square as state...
20 hurt when inmate sets fire at NYC’s Rikers Island jail
A fire set by an inmate at New York City’s...
Pols tour Rikers Island as the debate over bail reform continues
STATEWIDE — State lawmakers held a press conference on Thursday following an unannounced...