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Here’s what stands between NYC Mayor Eric Adams and a second term — as he faces make-or-break year
During his successful 2021 campaign for mayor, Eric Adams famously declared himself the “future of the Democratic Party.” But heading…
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Fed immigration bigwigs all in on reopening Rikers’ ICE office amid ‘sanctuary city’ backlash: ‘Insanity needs to stop’
A pair of federal immigration bigwigs chimed in on Thursday on a renewed call to reopen the shuttered ICE office…
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Harvey Weinstein files legal claim alleging lack of medical care and hygiene at Rikers Island jail
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers filed a legal claim Tuesday against New York City, alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment…
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Exclusive | NYC correction officers union calls for firing of security chief after another slashing at Rikers
A correction officer was allegedly slashed in the head by a gangbanger during a fight inside troubled Rikers Island on…
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Community protests construction of new jail in Chinatown
CHINATOWN, Manhattan (WABC) — A decision to replace Riker’s Island with four borough-based jails in New York City, is getting…
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