A federal judge took the control of Rikers Island out of New York City’s hands in a hearing.

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 ...

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

Chaos Reigns Over NYC’s Rikers Island as Federal Judge Takes Control** In a shocking development that underscores the failures of progressive policies in America's largest cit ...

Re “The cops were Black. But acquitting the officers involved with Tyre Nichols death was racial” (column, May 11): LAPD ...