The rapper, actor and designer arrived for the first day of trial on Jan. 21. He turned down a last-minute prosecution plea ...

Known for her versatile performances, this actress has gone beyond traditional acting techniques to portray some of the most ...

A coalition of advocates is rallying behind the "Treatment Not Jail" act, a proposal aimed at prioritizing mental health ...

Sheriffs hold a unique place in American history and politics. As elected law enforcement officers, they arguably wield more ...

It’s a short trip across a bridge to get to a 413-acre parcel of landfill — Rikers Island, New York City’s most notorious ...

Having these resources available to them on-island will better support our staff’s physical and emotional health and ensure ...

A Rikers Island inmate has been indicted on multiple charges, including arson and assault, after allegedly starting a fire in ...

A woman held on Rikers Island claims in a shocking 33-page handwritten complaint that she was repeatedly raped with sex toys ...

New York’s status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants has shifted over time. Now, as President-elect Donald J.

Part two of the Eagle’s deep dive into the history of Rikers and how it may impact the troubled jail complex’s future.

Closing Rikers will provide a natural endpoint for the receivership and an opportunity for the city to take back control of ...

Public officials have it within their power to take necessary steps toward permanently closing the atrocious jails on Rikers.