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Greenpoint »

Councilman Antonio Reynoso is the latest in a list of politicians to decry potential satellite jails.

Sunset Park »

Joshua Colon, who's accused of killing Phil Dellegrazie, was arrested for another carjacking in March.

East New York »

Greenpoint, East New York and another Staten Island neighborhood are also being eyed by City Hall.

Navy Yard »

Refoundry teaches former inmates how to build, then sell their own repurposed furniture.

Fordham »

Ismail Cekic pawned an Emmy he found in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy for $1,200, he said.

Concourse »

Angelo Martinez was arrested after he brought three knives into the jail complex, officials said.

Midtown »

Brady Wins; Taylor Swift's very white Africa; Ready for J'Ouvert.

East Elmhurst »

Visitors to Rikers Island will now be screened and there will be limited physical contact with inmates.

Civic Center »

In extensive comments about the jail, the mayor said it is in desperate need of a culture change.

Hunts Point »

Department of Correction Commissioner Joseph Ponte laid out a list of proposed reforms for Rikers.

Hunts Point »

The curfew was instituted in order to control violence at the troubled jail complex.

Civic Center »

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara's report found alarming treatment of incarcerated adolescents at Rikers.

Midtown East »

The city should pay millions for training on dignity and judgment, the union said.

East New York »

Daniel St. Hubert, 27, was indicted for killing 6-year-old P.J. Avitto and wounding Mikayla Capers, 7.

Kingsbridge »

Prison to Prosperity fair helps formerly incarcerated aspiring entrepeneurs build a life on the outside.