100 more sex abuse lawsuits filed against NYC Department of Correction
Hundreds of people are now suing the New York City Department of Correction after they were allegedly abused at juvenile detention facilities.
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Hundreds of people are now suing the New York City Department of Correction after they were allegedly abused at juvenile detention facilities.
The new accusations were made days after the filing of 150 suits alleging decades of rampant sexual abuse at juvenile detention centers in New York City. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
More than 100 lawsuits charging sexual abuse were filed against the NYC Department of Correction on Tuesday.
More than 100 lawsuits charging sexual abuse against teenagers were filed against the Department of Correction on Tuesday. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Harvey Weinstein has been moved from Bellevue Hospital to Rikers Island. According to Department of Correction records, Weinstein is in the area where inmates with contagious diseases are housed.
A New York City Department of Correction captain was burned Friday night when her camera suddenly ignited.
New York City correction officers have been told not to wear their body cameras after one caught fire at Rikers Island. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
New York City has agreed to pay the family of Nicholas Feliciano $28 million after video shows correction officers doing nothing during his suicide attempt.
New York City has agreed to pay the family of Nicholas Feliciano $28 million after video shows correction officers doing nothing during his suicide attempt. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The City of New York will pay more than $28 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed by a woman whose grandson was hospitalized after he tried to take his own life while in custody on Rikers Island.
New York City has agreed to pay more than $28 million to settle a Rikers Island lawsuit.
An astonishing 719 sexual assault lawsuits have been filed against the Department of Correction by female inmates alleging a pattern of abuse that goes back decades.
An astonishing 719 sexual assault lawsuits have been filed against the Department of Correction by female inmates alleging a pattern of abuse that goes back decades. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer spoke with one woman who says she was abused multiple times in the 33 days she spent at Rikers on a DUI charge. We want to warn you, some may find the details of her case graphic.
Supporters of the plan to close Rikers Island by 2027 say Mayor Eric Adams isn't moving fast enough.
Supporters of the plan to shut down Rikers Island say Mayor Eric Adams isn't moving fast enough. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Lawmakers and advocates are calling for the jail complex to be shut down ahead of a City Council criminal justice budget hearing.
Mayor Eric Adams is working overtime to change conditions at the troubled jail and avoid a federal takeover.
Mayor Eric Adams is working overtime to change conditions at the troubled jail and avoid a federal takeover. Marcia Kramer reports.
Prosecutors say the men tried to exchange court documents that were soaked in liquid fentanyl, cocaine and PCP.
Authorities say the men tried to exchange court documents that were soaked in liquid fentanyl, cocaine and PCP.
Manuel Luna died last week after he was found unresponsive in his cell. He's the second detainee to die this year.
Dozens of families, friends and community advocates held an emergency rally outside City Hall on Friday after the death of Manuel Luna at Rikers Island. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/42hfwMx
Police said Steven Hutcherson will face charges in both attacks.
The man accused of stabbing two teenagers at Grand Central Terminal is also accused of stabbing a person in custody on Rikers Island.
Adams handed the correction commissioner's badge to Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, hoping it will help convince a judge not to appoint a federal receiver to run Rikers Island.
British conservationist Jane Goodall spent her life researching and educating others about chimpanzees and the natural world.
Dramatic video captured the moment a high-rise building partially collapsed Wednesday in the Bronx, crumbling into a pile of bricks.
A 17-year-old boy from Garwood, N.J. has been charged with two counts of first degree murder in connection with a deadly hit and run that killed two teenage girls.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
The Trump administration announced $18 billion in federal funds will be frozen for key New York City projects amid the government shutdown.
Dramatic video captured the moment a high-rise building partially collapsed Wednesday in the Bronx, crumbling into a pile of bricks.
An explosion rocked a NYCHA building Wednesday morning in the Bronx, causing an entire corner of the high-rise on Alexander Ave. to collapse.
Rents are going up today for the more than one million NYC residents who live in rent stabilized apartments citywide.
Jewish students at Stuyvesant High School organized the event as part of a larger movement to strengthen Jewish pride and encourage dialogue.
Samuel's heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and pancreas were donated in his passing and recovered by LiveOnNY.
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
A 17-year-old boy from Garwood, N.J. has been charged with two counts of first degree murder in connection with a deadly hit and run that killed two teenage girls.
Documents say Malika Brittingham made a false report of an active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst due to feeling ostracized from her coworkers.
Two drivers were killed and four passengers were injured in the collision on Tonnelle Avenue.
A suspect is in custody after an active shooter hoax at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County prompted a lockdown, officials said.
Two girls in Cranford, New Jersey, were struck and killed while riding an e-bike Monday on Burnside Avenue.
While not legal under federal law, some states, like Oregon and Colorado, allow supervised psilocybin treatment for adults 21 and over.
It will soon cost more to get around New York. The MTA has approved fare and toll increases set to take effect in January.
Prosecutors said Monday they never gave up on seeking justice for the family of victim Philip Mastropolo.
About 8.2 million New York households are automatically receiving up to $400 back from the state.
Rory McIlroy helped Europe win the Ryder Cup and then called out the hostile New York crowd for "unacceptable and abusive behavior."
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
The Trump administration announced $18 billion in federal funds will be frozen for key New York City projects amid the government shutdown.
With just 35 days to go until Election Day, the Queens assemblyman and the former governor are looking to capitalize on the mayor's exit from the race.
While not legal under federal law, some states, like Oregon and Colorado, allow supervised psilocybin treatment for adults 21 and over.
Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival featured performances by Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla and others on the Great Lawn in Central Park.
Game 2 in the best-of-three series is Wednesday night.
The Red Sox and Yankees open the postseason in The Bronx on Tuesday, but Boston fans may have trouble getting tickets.
The Dolphins lost star receiver Tyreek Hill to what appeared to be a serious knee injury in the third quarter.
New York Giants co-owner John Mara has cancer, the team announced in a statement Monday.
The Giants' No. 1 wide receiver was carted off the field in the 2nd quarter against the Chargers at MetLife Stadium.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
A 17-year-old boy from Garwood, N.J. has been charged with two counts of first degree murder in connection with a deadly hit and run that killed two teenage girls. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The collapse left a gaping hole in the side of the 20-story building and extensive damage all along Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku says the sun will stick around and we'll see temperatures near 80 over the weekend.
An explosion rocked a NYCHA building Wednesday in the Bronx, causing the entire corner of the 20-story high-rise to collapse. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge and Dan Rice have a look at the damage.
As the government suffers its first lapse in funding in nearly seven years, Republican and Democratic leaders are at a stalemate over how to move forward. CBS News New York's Natalie Brand reports.
