Court rules against Rikers in medical care case
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A Bronx Supreme Court judge ruled Tuesday that the city has 30 days to demonstrate it is no longer violating an order to bring Rikers Island detainees to medical appointments.
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Queens leaders lean on DA to stop bail amid Rikers crisis
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“While there are other contributing forces to this shameful situation…there is no doubt that the driving cause behind it remains the decision of your offices to seek bail recklessly and in virtually every eligible case.”
Read MoreJudge orders city to take action on Rikers
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“This order is a necessary and important step.”
Read MoreMayor tells courts to speed up, again
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“Our recovery is going to help improve public safety – there's still a missing link.”
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Gov. signs parole reform bill, releases nearly 200 from Rikers
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“New York State incarcerates more people for parole violations than anywhere in the country – that is a point of shame for us.”
Read MoreLegal Aid files suits against DOC
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“Climate change moves slowly but it's moving a lot faster than the department is moving to protect our clients on high heat days.”
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BOC denounces spike in Rikers suicides
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“The Board of Correction calls on the City of New York to move with urgency to create a safer environment for persons in custody and staff.”
City Council creates more programming on Rikers
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“We’re chipping away at the enormous health equity issues.”
Read MoreAdvocates call for Rikers reforms as officers rally
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“COBA has created a problem of its own doing.”
Read MoreCorrections officers call for better conditions on Rikers
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“Triple shifts, 23 hours without a meal break, where does that happen?”
Read MoreGroup rallies to stop borough-based jail in Kew Gardens
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“There's no reason to close Rikers Island.”
Read MoreDOC hands over Rikers facility
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"Today marks a historic occasion for ending mass incarceration in our city and re-imagining Rikers Island.”
Read MoreFirst step of borough-based jail program begins in Kew Gardens
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“Closing Rikers Island will make our city stronger and more just.”
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