Republican Assemblymembers want NYC to address Rikers crisis
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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.
Adams said he wanted to thank the officers who show up to work every day at that facility. He also said he wanted to meet with inmates to let them know prison will not define them. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Molina has gotten a reprieve after a federal judge gave him more time to fix problems at Rikers Island. But will he be able to?
One man who claims he was deprived of insulin said neglect is the leading cause of deaths on Rikers Island.
We spoke with two men who have spent time on Rikers Island and say there are plenty of things that need attention.
Mayor Eric Adams rejects the idea of calling in a receiver to fix Rikers, saying it's up to the city to handle it. Now it's up to Louis Molina to prove the mayor right, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
"The former administration made some decisions that critically hurt the agency," the DOC commissioner said.
Louis Molina sat down with CBS2's Marcia Kramer for an interview airing Sunday morning on "The Point."
Rikers will remain under the city's control for now, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
A federal judge heard arguments in favor of having the troubled jail complex turned over to a third party administrator.
A new bombshell report about Rikers Island places some blame on staff for the deaths of at least nine inmates. As CBS2's John Dias reports, it comes ahead of Thursday's hearing on who controls the jail.
The winner advances to face AL East champion Toronto in a best-of-five Division Series beginning Saturday.
The judge said the state will "quite likely" be able to prove its claims that the money would be improperly diverted.
The USF program ensures participants pay no more than 6% of their annual income for gas and electric service.
As of Wednesday morning, essential government employees, like air traffic controllers, are working without paychecks until the FAA back pays them at the end of the shutdown.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
The judge said the state will "quite likely" be able to prove its claims that the money would be improperly diverted.
As of Wednesday morning, essential government employees, like air traffic controllers, are working without paychecks until the FAA back pays them at the end of the shutdown.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
A Suffolk University CityView Poll of 500 voters last week found affordability is what they care most about, followed by crime, the economy and housing.
When disaster strikes, the last thing you need to think about is being ripped off, but officials say it's happening across Long Island's eastern county.
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.
The USF program ensures participants pay no more than 6% of their annual income for gas and electric service.
As of Wednesday morning, essential government employees, like air traffic controllers, are working without paychecks until the FAA back pays them at the end of the shutdown.
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.
When disaster strikes, the last thing you need to think about is being ripped off, but officials say it's happening across Long Island's eastern county.
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.
The judge said the state will "quite likely" be able to prove its claims that the money would be improperly diverted.
As of Wednesday morning, essential government employees, like air traffic controllers, are working without paychecks until the FAA back pays them at the end of the shutdown.
A Suffolk University CityView Poll of 500 voters last week found affordability is what they care most about, followed by crime, the economy and housing.
When disaster strikes, the last thing you need to think about is being ripped off, but officials say it's happening across Long Island's eastern county.
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 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
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.
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.
The winner advances to face AL East champion Toronto in a best-of-five Division Series beginning Saturday.
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 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.
Secondhand shopping is seeing a surge in popularity, expected to grow into a $79 billion business in the U.S. by 2029. Jarred Hill shows us what's driving the trend.
Great theater adds extra dazzle to a fall getaway in Red Bank, New Jersey. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin previews a classic Agatha Christie tale that's on stage.
Preparations are underway for the annual oyster festival in Oyster Bay.
Another vote to end the government shutdown failed Wednesday. Now, the Democrats and Republicans are pointing fingers at each other. Erica Brown and Jenna DeAngelis report.
Halloween isn't just for haunts anymore. Now, it's also a time of hope. CBS News New York's John Dias explains how hundreds of creative homeowners are taking part in Skeletons for St. Jude.
