New York’s premier monitoring program for people with mental illness has broken down repeatedly, including in five cases involving people who committed subway shovings.
Tag: New York City
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Opponents of Solitary Confinement Say It Qualifies as Torture
Prolonged periods of being locked up alone can cause heart disease and mental health problems, experts say. Backers say the practice keeps guards safe.
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New York City Is Set to End Most Uses of Solitary Confinement
The City Council vote has highlighted a broader debate over whether solitary confinement is torture or a legitimate form of punishment for violent detainees.
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East Coast Storm Bringing Heavy Rains and Powerful Winds
As much as six inches of rain could fall in the New York City region through Monday morning, and officials were warning of flooding along the coast.