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NYC Council sues to stop ICE from opening Rikers Island office. Why they call it "tainted by conflict of interest"
The New York City Council filed a lawsuit Tuesday​ trying to stop the Adams administration's move allowing Immigration and ...
Fired FDNY firefighter charged in fatal Queens crash sent to Rikers after ‘pseudo’ OnlyFans found
During his arraignment, prosecutors revealed Michael Pena had previously racked up 25 tickets for speeding in school zones.
Lefty NYC Council pols want to spend $1M to speed up Rikers Island closure
The City Council is considering spending $1.1 million on a measure aimed at speeding up the closing of Rikers Island — a bid ...
NYC council sues to block Mayor Eric Adams from allowing ICE office on Rikers Island
New York City lawmakers are suing to block Mayor Eric Adams from allowing federal immigration agents to operate in the Rikers ...
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Frustration over Rikers Island closure delays boil over in hearing
“Now is the time for strong leadership by all present and future office holders in this city to close Rikers as soon as ...
Adams Is Letting ICE Into Rikers. The City Council Is Suing to Stop Him.
A lawsuit argues that an executive order that City Hall issued last week is “part of a corrupt quid pro quo bargain” between ...
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The art of confinement: Rikers Island detainees’ work goes on display in Bed-Stuy
Inside his cell on Rikers Island, Brian Croskey spends hours every day drawing elaborate artwork to free his mind.
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NYC officials to discuss what's next for Rikers Island jails at City Council hearing
The hearing comes less than a month after an independent commission found officials won’t meet the 2027 deadline to close the ...
Adams Is Allowing ICE to Return to Rikers. Here’s What to Know.
Federal immigration officials had been barred from the New York City jail complex. The mayor says they can return, but only ...
Harvey Weinstein petitions court to send him from Rikers to cushy Bellevue due to spate of health issues — including ‘tongue infection’
Jailed Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein filed an emergency request to send him from Rikers back to his cushy setup at ...