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 MoreDOC 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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Mayor 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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Read MoreFight to define solitary confinement continues ahead of council vote
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“We don’t claim that it’s perfect.”
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.”
Read MoreCoronavirus is threat to Rikers detainees, advocates warn
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“They’re already quarantined and that will spread like wildfire.”
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.”
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