A retiring Rikers Island captain named a pair of sexual misconduct lawsuits got a celebratory goodbye from his colleagues, ...

Joseph Taranovich and Amanda Heben, both 23, were arrested earlier this month on a top count of second-degree murder, following the death of their 1-month-old after he was brought to Staten Island ...

During the gunfire exchange, a bystander was wounded and later succumbed to his injuries. While incarcerated at Rikers Island ...

A federal judge recently threatened to send in a receiver to take over the notorious prison, which could soon home the man ...

Awaiting a new New York trial next year on more sex crimes charges, Harvey Weinstein seems to be wishing he was spending ...

New York City was found in contempt Wednesday over “grave” conditions at Rikers Island — as a judge said she was “inclined” to order a federal takeover of the troubled jail complex.

Some state and local lockups are facing federal intervention due to problems ranging from filthy cells to violent abuse.

Following increased calls for action, de Blasio and then-city Correction Commissioner Joseph Ponte announced a 14-point plan to create a safe environment for incarcerated people at Rikers Island. De ...

NEW YORK — New York City has quietly mounted a campaign to lobby for the appointment of Correction Commissioner Lynelle ...

From crossovers on the basketball court to laser beam passes across the soccer field, and pieces of art, dreamed up in ...

That could see a court-appointed outside authority take charge of Rikers Island by early next… Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jail Former Trump ...