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Mayor Eric Adams' veto of two criminal justice reform bills has been met with criticism from the City Council and the Public Advocate.

In the aftermath of Brandon Rodriguez’s 2021 death by suicide at Rikers Island, investigators found a number of serious missteps by jail medical staff, but none resulted in discipline, according to records and interviews. That’s not unusual. Just two Correctional Health Services staffers have been disciplined in the 44 deaths reported in city jails since January 2021, agency officials ...

In the aftermath of Brandon Rodriguez’s 2021 death by suicide at Rikers Island, investigators found a number of serious missteps by jail medical staff, but none resulted in discipline, according to records and interviews. That’s not unusual. Just two Correctional Health Services staffers have been disciplined in the 44 deaths reported in city jails since January 2021, agency officials ...

Chicago police arrested two women in connection to an attack and robbery in West Town this week. 

Mayor Eric Adams may yet veto it, but if the bill becomes law, it will ban most uses of solitary confinement beyond four hours in New York City jails.

The New York City Council approved bills banning solitary confinement and mandating that the NYPD report street stops.

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The union representing New York City jail officers went on 11th hour offensive Monday urging Council members not to pass legislation to ban solitary confinement.

The New York City Council is expected to approve a bill to ban solitary confinement this week over the objections of Mayor Eric Adams, who may veto it.

On Wednesday, The New York City Council is expected to approve a bill that could make New York the biggest city in the nation to ban solitary confinement in city jails. The inhumane practice may continue as Mayor Eric Adams continues to be vocal about his support of it.