NYC will provide free testing for Rikers guards following Queens court order
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“The past several weeks have hit our officers very hard.”
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Man locked up for technical parole violation dies at Rikers
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“Words are not actions, and this is a crisis that calls for decisive action.”
Read MoreAt least 167 NYC inmates, 114 jail staffers now have COVID-19
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It’s an increase of more than 60 percent since Friday.
Read MoreManhattan judge orders release of 16 Rikers inmates, ruling COVID-19 violates due process rights
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“This ruling is a substantial step forward towards getting our clients off Rikers Island out of harm’s way.”
Read MoreJail oversight commissioner urges large-scale Rikers release — already a city goal
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“COVID-19 is spreading rapidly at Rikers Island and other local jails, endangering our clients, correction staff and all of New York City.”
Read MoreArraignments continue by video in Queens Criminal Court
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Meetings between defendants and their attorneys will also take place by video.
Read MoreAUBRY: It’s time to ‘HALT’ solitary confinement in New York once and for all
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‘In isolation, people cut their arms, bang their heads against concrete walls, swallow objects and tie sheets around their necks.’
Read MoreCoronavirus is threat to Rikers detainees, advocates warn
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“They’re already quarantined and that will spread like wildfire.”
Read MoreSolitary confinement rule change would address ethical dilemma for jail healthcare staff
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Rules would address issue of “dual loyalty.”
Read MoreMore than 370 people have died in NYC jails since 2001
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“We’re throw-aways. That’s what we’re considered.”
Read MoreKoslowitz jail vote hinged on parking, cops and other city promises
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“I would not have supported this proposal if I believed that it would have a negative impact on the community that I love.”
Read MoreRICHARDS: Close Rikers now or risk never closing it at all
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“I am proud to be voting yes on October 17.”
Read MoreGroups call on city to explain immigrant protections at borough-based jails
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“Mayor de Blasio has not laid out a clear plan to explain how undocumented New Yorkers will be adequately protected from ICE surveillance and detention under his BBJs [borough-based jails] proposal. And as far as we know, the City Council has not yet formally addressed this issue,” the letter reads.
Read MoreProposed 200-bed women’s jail deserves more attention, advocates say
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“We’re an afterthought because typically, we think women don’t get arrested.”
Read MoreYoung adults in city jails miss half of their mental health appointments
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“The young people are at the mercy of officers to escort them to any type of services, and the officers are not usually in a hurry to assist them.”
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