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Renewed push on to close Rikers Island
CBS News
Interview by: Zinnia Maldonado via CBS News CBS News New York’s Zinnia Maldonado has new details aboutthe death of an inmate two years ago. She spoke to his family’sattorney on […]
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Rikers Island detainee dies after apparent medical episode, marks fifth death in jails this year
AMNY
Ben Brachfeld, via AMNY A person detained on Rikers Island became the fifth person held in city jails to die this year, passing away at a Queens hospital Tuesday morning […]
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Personnel shakeup proposed at prison oversight commission
Capitol Press Room
David Lombardo, via Capitol Press Room A group of progressive criminal justice advocates and Democratic state lawmakers are hoping to reform the state Commission of Correction so that it has more [&h…
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The Rikers federal takeover waiting game
POLITICO
By Emily Ngo, Jeff Coltin and Nick Reisman, via POLITICO A status hearing today on whether control of Rikers Island should be stripped from the Adams administration and given to a […]
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Will Rikers in NYC be run by federal authorities? A judge weighs the option
Pix11 News
By James Ford, via Pix11 News LOWER MANHATTAN (PIX11) — For nine decades, the City of New York has operated the jail on Rikers Island. On Tuesday, the possibility of […]
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Middletown concerned about wetlands activity where farmer wants to create incubatorfarm
The Middletown Press
By Cassandra Day, via The Middletown Press MIDDLETOWN — A city agency recently prolonged a cease and desist order it issued in June to a local farmer and owner of 13.5 […]
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Advocates push for closure of Rikers Island as federal takeover remains uncertain
Inside City Hall
By Errol Louis, via Inside City Hall A court hearing was held Tuesday afternoon on whether the city should remain in control of Rikers Island or if it should be […]
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Adams-aligned PAC is donating across the country
POLITICO
By Jeff Coltin, Emily Ngo and Nick Reisman, via POLITICO New York Minute: City of Yes is going to hear a lot of nos. The New York City Planning Commission […]
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Jeffrion Aubry: A Champion for Justice in New York
Queens Daily Eagle
Jeffrion Aubry: A Champion for Justice in New York After more than 30 years as a state legislator, the assemblyman is retiring – and leaving a remarkable legacy. by gabriel […]
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New York state jails – The state legislature declines to enforce oversight of jails and prisons
Black Agenda Radio on WBAI
Margaret Kimberly, via Black Agenda Radio on WBAI In this week’s segment we hear about Galveston county Texas, where the events commemorated in the Junetenth celebration began, and a lawsuit [&helli…
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The Bronx Social Justice and Anti-Violence Forums
BronxNet TV
Kibin Alleyne, via BronxNet TV Host Kibin Alleyne sits down with the Lead Organizer at Katal Center for Equity, Health, and Justice, Melanie Dominguez talks about the 2024 legislative session [&hellip…
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Middletown farmer issued cease and desist order for reportedly disturbing wetlands
The Middletown Press
Cassandra Day, via The Middletown Press MIDDLETOWN — The city has issued a cease and desist order following a wetlands dispute involving the owner of 13.5 acres of land on […]
