Feds sue NYC over Rikers Island jail violence
Feds sue NYC over Rikers Island jail violence
Federal prosecutors have sued New York City to speed reforms at the troubled Rikers Island jail complex. The lawsuit was filed Thursday to address what a Justice Department investigation found was a culture of violence against young inmates. It comes one day after Mayor Bill de Blasio visited Rikers to announce the end of solitary confinement for 16- and 17-year-old inmates.
Federal prosecutors have sued New York City to speed reforms at the troubled Rikers Island jail complex. The lawsuit was filed Thursday to address what a Justice Department investigation found was a culture of violence against young inmates. It comes one day after Mayor Bill de Blasio visited Rikers to announce the end of solitary confinement for 16- and 17-year-old inmates.
Rabbit sales to be banned in New York City
Rabbit sales to be banned in New York City
Puppies, kittens, birds and tropical fish are all permissible to buy in New York City, but soon rabbits may not be. The New York City Council has introduced a bill that would ban the sale of rabbits. Legislators cite the large number of rabbits taken to shelters because people don't know how to care for them. They are often disappointing for the families and children who purchase them as rabbits do not like to be carried.
Puppies, kittens, birds and tropical fish are all permissible to buy in New York City, but soon rabbits may not be. The New York City Council has introduced a bill that would ban the sale of rabbits. Legislators cite the large number of rabbits taken to shelters because people don't know how to care for them. They are often disappointing for the families and children who purchase them as rabbits do not like to be carried.
Relationship wisdom from a Brooklyn yogurt shop
Relationship wisdom from a Brooklyn yogurt shop
The Brooklyn Swirl yogurt shop is serving up more than just dessert. Try advice about men.Jean Alerte soon realized that his shop in Bed-Stuy had turned into a forum on how to get a man. His best friend Frank Gateau also found himself handing out advice. So with six friends they co-wrote the forthcoming book "Single Man, Married Man."
The Brooklyn Swirl yogurt shop is serving up more than just dessert. Try advice about men.Jean Alerte soon realized that his shop in Bed-Stuy had turned into a forum on how to get a man. His best friend Frank Gateau also found himself handing out advice. So with six friends they co-wrote the forthcoming book "Single Man, Married Man."
Tensions high between de Blasio, police unions
Tensions high between de Blasio, police unions
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered the latest volley Tuesday in his ongoing battle with the city's police union, dismissing their ability to speak for rank-and-file officers in the wake of their call to ban him from future New York Police Department funerals. The relationship between de Blasio and the police unions has grown steadily more poisonous after a grand jury's decision not to indict a police officer in the chokehold death of Eric Garner.
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered the latest volley Tuesday in his ongoing battle with the city's police union, dismissing their ability to speak for rank-and-file officers in the wake of their call to ban him from future New York Police Department funerals. The relationship between de Blasio and the police unions has grown steadily more poisonous after a grand jury's decision not to indict a police officer in the chokehold death of Eric Garner.
Most New York teachers rated effective
Most New York teachers rated effective
Nine out of 10 New York City school teachers were rated effective or highly effective in the first year of state-mandated evaluations. Results released by the state Education Department Tuesday show upstate teachers earning similar reviews after being evaluated for a second year. Education leaders say it may be the evaluation system itself that needs improvement.
Nine out of 10 New York City school teachers were rated effective or highly effective in the first year of state-mandated evaluations. Results released by the state Education Department Tuesday show upstate teachers earning similar reviews after being evaluated for a second year. Education leaders say it may be the evaluation system itself that needs improvement.
Number of subway trains running late is up
Number of subway trains running late is up
About 25 percent of all subway trains are at least five minutes late. The transit agency says that on average, there were 41,500 delays a month. That's a 51 percent increase over the previous 12 months.
About 25 percent of all subway trains are at least five minutes late. The transit agency says that on average, there were 41,500 delays a month. That's a 51 percent increase over the previous 12 months.
Meet the Mensch on the Bench
Meet the Mensch on the Bench
The Elf on the Shelf only comes out at Christmastime. Each day children see he has moved to a different place. The Elf on the Shelf has exploded in recent years. But this season the elf has some competition. Meet the Mensch on the Bench, who shows up just before Hanukkah.
The Elf on the Shelf only comes out at Christmastime. Each day children see he has moved to a different place. The Elf on the Shelf has exploded in recent years. But this season the elf has some competition. Meet the Mensch on the Bench, who shows up just before Hanukkah.
Tires slashed on 40 vehicles in Brooklyn
Tires slashed on 40 vehicles in Brooklyn
There was a rude awakening for about 40 vehicle owners in Brooklyn as they woke up to find their tires slashed. Police released security camera video showing a man walking down the street calmly, then striking the front tires of two vehicles he passed.
There was a rude awakening for about 40 vehicle owners in Brooklyn as they woke up to find their tires slashed. Police released security camera video showing a man walking down the street calmly, then striking the front tires of two vehicles he passed.
Man arrested in Brooklyn tire slashing spree
Man arrested in Brooklyn tire slashing spree
Police have arrested a man suspected of slashing the tires of more than 40 vehicles in Brooklyn. Police say Eduard Ivashcenko, 21, of Brooklyn, was arrested on charges of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal mischief. It wasn't clear if he had a lawyer. Police released video showing a man walking down the sidewalk and striking the front right tires of two vehicles he passed.
More church closures, mergers proposed
More church closures, mergers proposed
Come August, more churches within the Archdiocese of New York will likely have closed or merged. That number is reportedly higher than was announced last month. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, is proposing merging 38 more parishes and closing 11, reported the NY Times. In November, officials had said that 112 of the 368 parishes that make up the archdiocese would be consolidated.
Come August, more churches within the Archdiocese of New York will likely have closed or merged. That number is reportedly higher than was announced last month. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, is proposing merging 38 more parishes and closing 11, reported the NY Times. In November, officials had said that 112 of the 368 parishes that make up the archdiocese would be consolidated.
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