Rikers

Hernandez's case has become a cause for justice-system reformers who want to see a fairer system.

Bill de Blasio called on city council members to support new jails in their districts.

The street sign at East 181st Street was presented on what would have been Browder's 24th Birthday. 

But city officials already work with federal authorities to deport those convicted of serious crimes.

The officer, an inmate and an associate of the inmate were charged May 31, the Bronx DA said.

Police are still searching for another suspect who could be connected to a Central Park mugging.

The Council speaker also called for reforms to the criminal justice system, including Rikers Island.

De Blasio says some of the city's most intractable problems were ignored for decades.

Rodney Cotton, 51, settled Monday with the city just before the civil trial was set to start.

One brother became a corrections officer; the other died at Rikers.

The private company has faced scrutiny after reports of dozens of deaths in custody.

Councilwoman Liz Crowley said she thought HHC should take the job.

City Councilman Corey Johnson is holding a hearing on Rikers' health care provider, Corizon.

The state called for changes in Corizon's protocols after the deaths, but still awarded it contracts.

In an effort to curb crimes, teams will assess mentally ill criminals and advise the court on treatment.