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.”
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DOC 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 MoreFight to define solitary confinement continues ahead of council vote
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“We don’t claim that it’s perfect.”
Read MoreMan who spent teen years in Rikers continues fight against murder charges
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“I believe that, if given a fair trial, we can exonerate Mr. Churaman.”
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.”
Read MoreRikers guards ditch masks on duty despite COVID impact
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“Two officers were going from bus to bus ensuring that the ‘masks required ’signs were posted, but they themselves were not wearing masks.”
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 MoreQueens Assembly candidates urge lawmakers to demand speedy jail release
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“None have publicly called on the three people with the power to enact the needed policy changes.”
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 MoreTransgender woman’s death spurs new task force to look into NYC jail system
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Manhattan Councilmember Helen Rosenthal proposed the creation of the task force in June shortly after Layleen Polanco’s death, and it was passed in the same month.
Read MoreDOC Fails to Uphold Young Adult Housing Directive
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Over the past year, the DOC has backed off the young adult plan by reintroducing young adults aged 19, 20 and 21 back into the general population, according to DOC statistics and statements.
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