The union representing Rikers Island’s correction officers is suing the city for reinstating forced 12-hour shifts, arguing ...
A man died in custody while at Rikers Monday night, becoming the fifth detainee to die in custody at the notorious jail complex, the NYC Department of Correction said on Tuesday. According to NYC DOC, ...
STATEWIDE — State lawmakers held a press conference on Thursday following an unannounced visit to Rikers Island to assess the unsafe and inhumane conditions at the facility. The legislators arrived at ...
Calls to reform and eradicate New York City’s infamous Rikers Island jail complex have been growing louder over the past several months due to crowded quarters and a lack of resources made available ...