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2nd Rikers detainee dies in custody within a week

Gothamist · 22h

Second Rikers detainee dies in NYC custody in less than a week, officials say

The man had a medical emergency while in a holding area at Manhattan court, according to the city Department of Correction

The New York Times · 11h

2 Men Held in New York City Jails Die in a Week, Officials Say

The deaths were the first in 2025 to be connected to the Rikers Island jail complex, which may be taken over by a court-appointed receiver.

WINS Radio New York on MSN · 17h

Second Rikers detainee dies in custody within a week: DOC

A Rikers Island inmate died while in custody on Monday, marking the second in-custody death of 2025, less than a week after the death of another inmate, according to the New York City Department of Correction.

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New York Sun · 17h

New York Forced To Transfer Inmates to Other Prisons With More Staff as Corrections Officer Strike Stretches Into its Second Week

The director of research for the Empire Center, Ken Girardin, calls the situation ‘extremely dangerous’ for prison system employees and inmates.

Prison Strike Blog: Follow here for updates as corrections officers go on strike across New York

Corrections officers at DOCCS facilities across New York state are on strike. The National Guard has been activated and deployed to a number of prisons.

CBS New York on MSN · 1d

NYS correction officers' prison guard strike enters new week. Both sides meeting with mediator today.

As the NYS correction officers strike continues at NY state prisons, both sides are set to meet with a mediator today.

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NYC Correction Dept. set to order mandatory 12-hour tours for officers again

Still facing a stubborn staffing crunch, the City Department of Correction will require officers to work mandatory 12-hour ...

News 12 (Video) on MSN1d

NYC DOC honors late Edwin Felicien, spent 57 years working for department

The New York City Department of Correction honored a legendary senior program specialist who worked for more than 57 years at ...

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N.Y. Prisons Loosen Solitary Confinement Rules as Wildcat Strikes Spread

Corrections officers in New York say their working conditions are dangerous and they are forced into overtime. They have ...

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10 New York correction officers charged in on-camera beating death of handcuffed inmate Robert Brooks

These men killed my father, it was on video. The whole world got to see it. Waiting a month for these charges has been ...

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