The detention of a 20-year-old Venezuelan appears to be the first reported instance of immigration officials apprehending a ...

Eyewitness News has investigated the violence, the staffing levels, even the sexual abuse allegations inside Rikers Island. Now, we're getting an exclusive look at some of the living conditions inside ...

Mayor Eric Adams declined on Tuesday to jump into the fray regarding the fate of a New York City public school student who ...

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is the front-runner in the New York City mayor’s race. His critics say his mayoralty would be ...

Like New York City Eric Adams, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo could find himself under pressure to do what Trump wants ...

New York City First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro has had a lot on his plate since Mayor Eric Adams controversially picked him to succeed Maria Torres-Springer.

Through the receivership order, the city will transfer power over local jails to a third-party expert appointed by the federal courts.

The vast majority of people detained at Rikers are waiting for their day in court and have not been convicted of any crime.

The Unity Democratic Club announced their official endorsements for multiple political races in the upcoming 2025 primary ...

Over the past four years, an unlikely alliance of advocates for people behind bars and former Department of Correction ...

After protracted negotiations, the final budget includes a compromise on discovery reform. While the deal fell short of ...