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Joseph Ponte

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Dept. of Correction Commissioner Joseph Ponte improperly used his city-issued car, a report found.

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DOC investigations head Gregory Kuczinski spied on DOI staff amid a probe into his boss, officials said.

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Correction Dept. boss Joseph Ponte used vehicles for personal trips to Maine, among other places.

East Elmhurst »

Inmates at Rikers Island continue to be subjected to brutal violence by guards, a new report found.

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To comply with federal regulations, the Board of Correction said it may close the transgender unit.

Hunts Point »

Two officers were convicted of filing false incident reports, according to the DA's office.

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Aaron Grullon tried to bring in marijuana, K2, tobacco and packs of cigarettes, officials said.

East Elmhurst »

Critics say the stun guns will only escalate violence on Rikers Island.

Concourse »

Two correction officers were convicted of official misconduct as well.

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The attack, which sent the inmate to the hospital, happened at the Bronx County Hall of Justice.

East Elmhurst »

Rikers Island inmates reported dozens of rapes in 2014, but DOC did not alert police about any of them.

Kips Bay »

Some said the proposed rules would amount to torture.

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A hearing on limiting visits to inmates and extending solitary confinement is scheduled for Oct. 16.

East Elmhurst »

Corrections Commissioner Joseph Ponte said the average stay for an inmate is 176 days, not 53.