Mayor Eric Adams baptized on Rikers Island by Rev. Al Sharpton
New York City Mayor Eric Adams marked Good Friday by receiving a jailhouse baptism from the Rev. Al Sharpton, joining in on the religious rite with a group of men incarcerated at the troubled Rikers Island jail complex.
NYC's 'worst landlord' assaulted by inmate upon arrival at Rikers: Sources
Upon arrival, not even 24 hours later, Ohebshalom was allegedly punched in the face by another inmate at the intake area of the prison.
Grand Central Terminal stabbing suspect slashed another inmate on Rikers Island: Police
Steven Hutcherson, who has been accused of randomly stabbing two tourists on Christmas Day in Grand Central Terminal, allegedly slashed a fellow inmate at Rikers Island in an unprovoked attack.
Inmates were locked in cells during fire that injured 20 at Rikers Island: Report
A report by a city oversight agency has found that inmates at New York City’s Rikers Island were kept locked in their cells for nearly half an hour while a fire spread through the complex this past April.
Hip-hop on Rikers Island, Louis Molina parts ways with Department of Correction
The hip-hop event on Rikers came less than two weeks after it was announced that Commissioner Louis Molina would be leaving to assume the role of Assistant Deputy Mayor for Public Safety.
EXCLUSIVE: Louis Molina's impactful term at Rikers Island
FOX 5 NY speaks exclusively with Rikers Island Corrections Commissioner Louis Molina about his time trying to turn around the troubled jail.
Honoring 9/11 heroes: City Dept. of Correction's annual service on Rikers Island
The City Department of Correction holding its annual service to remember the innocent souls killed on 9/11 on Rikers Island.
'Twinning Project': Rikers Island inmates find hope through soccer
The “Twinning Project" started in the United Kingdom. It pairs soccer clubs with jails and prisons.
Judge considers federal takeover of Rikers Island amid mounting abuse allegations
Seven inmates have died at Riker's this year. Now, a U.S. District judge is considering a federal takeover.
Feds push for Rikers Island takeover
A federal prosecutor says his office will seek to have control of New York City’s trouble-plagued Rikers Island jail complex taken away from Mayor Eric Adam’s administration in favor of a court-appointed outside authority.
New York City should be held in contempt over conditions in Rikers Island jail, federal monitor says
A court-appointed monitor is urging a federal judge to initiate contempt proceedings against New York City to coerce the city to urgently improve its handling of its troubled massive jail complex.
Rikers Island, facing possible federal takeover, found violating safety standards
According a federal monitor, Rikers Island jail complex is failing to meet a court-ordered requirement to properly clean and maintain its facilities.
Meet the K9 unit keeping Rikers Island safe from drugs, contraband
Louis Molina, the commissioner of the Department of Correction, invited FOX 5 NY for an exclusive look at the dogs in action.
Federal judge contemplates Rikers Island takeover amid reports of violence
The emergency court hearing came after a federal monitor overseeing the jails system outlined a pattern of disturbing incidents.
Inmate starts fire on Rikers Island, oil smuggling: Here are this week's top stories
This week the NYPD arrested a suspect for shooting a rookie cop, there was a fire on Rikers Island, and a man was arrested for stealing cooking oil.
20 hurt at Rikers Island after inmate starts fire in cell, officials say
Fifteen people were taken to the hospital for injuries, mostly for smoke inhalation, while five others refused medical treatment, officials said.
20 injured in Rikers Island fire after inmate lights fire in cell, officials say
Several staff members and inmates were taken to the hospital after a fire at Rikers Island on March 6, 2023. Here's what we know.
City Council speaker wants Rikers Island closed by 2027: here's her plan.
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams wants Rikers Island closed by 2027: here's her plan.
Correction officer assaulted by inmate on Rikers Island
A correction officer was left with a black eye and several lacerations on his head after being attacked by an inmate on Rikers Island.
Rikers Island to remain in NYC's control
Lawyers representing a group of detainees at the jail had pushed for a federal takeover, but a federal judge decided to allow the city to have more time to reform Rikers.