Man 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.”
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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.”
Read MoreDetainees stuck on Rikers, report finds
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“When these detainees' right to a speedy resolution of their cases isn't realized, Rikers functions as a de facto prison.”
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‘Always terrified’: Detainees on Rikers share their story
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“I don’t know if I'm going to get a call that something bad happened.”
Read MoreAssembly holds hearing on Rikers crisis: ‘The bad news you think it is’
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“We need answers.”
Read MoreMayor de Blasio goes to Rikers
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“I was upset when I took office, I was upset four years ago, I remain upset.”
Read MoreQueens lawyers walk out to condemn Rikers conditions
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“If somebody doesn't come to court the worst thing that happens is the warrant squad has to go find them and the worst thing that can happen to them if we lock them up before they're ever convicted is they can die.”
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