The comments from Judge Laura Taylor Swain came after the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan called for the jails to be taken over by an outside authority.
Tag: New York City
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Federal Prosecutor Urges Takeover of Rikers Island
The statement from Damian Williams was a major shift and could help persuade a judge to strip Mayor Eric Adams of his power over the troubled jails complex.
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Former NYC Buildings Chief Expected to Face Bribery-Related Charges
Eric Ulrich, who was the commissioner of New York City’s Buildings Department, resigned in May amid an investigation by the Manhattan district attorney’s office.
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What’s Worse Than Heat and Humidity? Heat and Humidity on the Subway
In most New York City subway cars, the air-conditioning works. But if you find yourself in a hot car, the journey can be excruciating. Just ask the riders of Car 1859.
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An Online Comments Section Where Everybody Knows Your Screen Name
Metropolitan Diary, a column that captures the serendipity of New York City life, provides a place for regulars to meet.