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.”
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Legal 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.”
Read MoreCrisis on Rikers comes to City Council
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“I appreciate you guys kicking me around for it, you should kick me around,” the commissioner said.
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‘Shame on us,’ electeds say after Rikers visit
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“Shame on us, shame on all of us who are elected officials in New York.”
Read MoreDOC boss tells officers to get back to work
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“We cannot improve safety until we're fully staffed. When staff don't show up to work, every aspect of our operations suffers.”
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City Council creates more programming on Rikers
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“We’re chipping away at the enormous health equity issues.”
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Advocates 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 MoreDOC to build new training facility in College Point
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“A new, modern correction academy is what our recruits and our staff deserve.”
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.”
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