New councilmembers reflect on surprise visit to Rikers
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“It's not supposed to be solitary, but was essentially being run as such.”
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DOC scales back ‘punitive’ sick leave policy
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Only a week into his new job, New York City Department of Correction Commissioner Louis Molina appeared to be getting along better with the correctional officers union than his predecessor.
Read MoreKatz responds to lawmakers questions about Rikers
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“From the first day of my administration, and before the current crisis, we worked to reduce the Rikers population.”
Read MoreCOVID spikes on Rikers, services cut
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“The combination of these data indicates that the risks to the human beings in our custody are at a crisis level.”
Read MoreMan dies at Rikers, death toll hits 15
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“This is a heartbreaking loss at the end of a very difficult year.”
Read MoreMonitor’s report puts past six months of chaos on Rikers into context
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“The Department’s decades of poor practices has produced a maladaptive culture in which deficiencies are normalized and embedded in every facet of the Department’s work.”
DOC fails to provide medical care, judge rules
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“If DOC is still unable to comply with this ruling, it has no authority to detain, and the City and State must act immediately.”
Read MoreTime to get to work on Rikers, monitor says
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“The city and the department have expended significant effort to address the dire conditions in the jails.”
Read MoreMayor allows 12-hour shifts for correctional officers
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“The officers coming to work every day have gone above and beyond to support their city.”
Read MoreAs borough based jails progress, crisis continues
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“We have a moment in this city to ensure that the jails that we create reflect the values of humanity.”
Read MoreDOC sued for allegedly denying FOIL request about lack of services on Rikers
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The Legal Aid Society is suing the Department of Correction for denying a FOIL request concerning complaints made by detainees about the lack of essential services on Rikers Island.
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Queens electeds, COBA call on state to address sexual violence against officers
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“These women have been completely traumatized by what happened to them. But they never received the services, the care or the compassion that they needed, still need and deserve.”
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Cambria Heights mother worries for son on Rikers
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“I really don't want him to be a victim. I want them to give him his day in court – alive.”
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