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113th Precinct: Conspiracy Sentencing

Conspiracy Sentencing The girlfriend of a Jamaica man—who was being held on Rikers Island and awaiting trial on two armed home invasions—has been sentenced …

May 11, 2018 | blotter | 0 Comments | Read More

Inmates Plead Not Guilty To Attack On Corrections Officer

BY ARIEL HERNANDEZ Four of the six Rikers Island inmates who allegedly brutally attacked a corrections officer on Saturday night pleaded not guilty on Monday. …

February 16, 2018 | news, Top News | 0 Comments | Read More

Career Burglar Could Face Life After Attempted Rikers Escape

A 25-year-old Far Rockaway man who attempted to escape from Rikers Island this past summer was sentenced on Thursday to 16 years to life for robbing two homes …

February 9, 2018 | news, Top News | 0 Comments | Read More

Mayor Plans First Rikers Jail Closure This Summer

BY JON CRONIN Following last week’s announcement that the city’s jail population has fallen below 9,000, Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed on Tuesday that the …

January 5, 2018 | news, Top News | 0 Comments | Read More

State Of State: Misconduct, Prison Reform

BY TRONE DOWD Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered the 2018 State of the State address on Wednesday afternoon, detailing what he calls a “progressive agenda” for …

January 5, 2018 | news, Top News | 0 Comments | Read More

Adams Wins Wills’ Seat, Mayor Reelected In 2017

BY TRONE DOWD The past 12 months marked a historic year in politics, both nationally and locally. Kicking off the year was the near immediate backlash to the …

January 5, 2018 | news, Top News | 0 Comments | Read More

One Down, Eight To Go

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office announced this week that the first of nine jails on Rikers Island is scheduled to close down by the summer. This would mark the …

January 5, 2018 | opinion | 0 Comments | Read More

De Blasio: Jail Population Below 9,000

BY TRONE DOWD For the first time in 35 years, the jail population in New York City is below 9,000, marking a major victory for Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to …

December 29, 2017 | news, Top News | 0 Comments | Read More

DA: Woman Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy Charges

BY TRONE DOWD A Jamaica woman who put everything on the line to help her locked-up boyfriend will soon pay the price in prison. Queens District Attorney …

December 1, 2017 | news, Top News | 0 Comments | Read More

Wills Pleads Guilty In 2nd Case, Sues City For $10M

BY TRONE DOWD Former City Councilman Ruben Wills was recently brought back into the spotlight following two major developments in his ongoing legal troubles. …

November 24, 2017 | news, Top News | 0 Comments | Read More
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