The historic step, taking control of the jails away from the city, is "a drastic and necessary measure to save lives," ...

A federal judge on Monday stripped control of the Rikers Island jail complex from New York City and ordered the appointment ...

It seems counterintuitive, but the pending takeover of Rikers Island by a U.S. court-appointed administrator could redound to the benefit of the city, including Mayor Adams.The jail complex is horribl ...

A federal judge on Tuesday stripped New York City of its control over Rikers Island jail, which will now effectively be run ...