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Norman Seabrook

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 8: After being arrested on federal corruption charges, Murray Huberfeld, the founder of a New York-based hedge fund Platinum Partners LP, leaves United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, June 8, 2016 in New York City. Norman Seabrook, the President of the Correction OfficersÕ Benevolent Association, is accused of taking bribes from the New York-based hedge fund Platinum Partners LP.
Jun 23

Exclusive: Bribe Suspect Huberfeld Accused of Stiffing Previous Platinum Investors

Letter obtained by Observer finds prominent real estate investor and Jewish charity unable to recover funds from struggling hedge fund
By Ken Kurson
After being arrested on federal corruption charges, Norman Seabrook, president of the Correction Officers Benevolent Association, exits United States District Court for the Southern District on June 8.
Jun 13

The Power and Politics of Norman Seabrook’s COBA

In Decades Leading COBA, Norman Seabrook Cultivated Ties With Elected Officials
By Will Bredderman and Jillian Jorgensen
March 1971: In a title fight at Madison Square Garden, New York, Muhammad Ali goes down in the 15th round to a left hook from world heavyweight champion Joe Frazier who kept the title with an unanimous points win.
Jun 8

Afternoon Bulletin: Corrections Union Head Arrested, Muhammad Ali Way and More

Jail union head arrested on corruption charges, and street next to Madison Square Garden temporarily renamed "Muhammad Ali Way."
By Elissa Nunez
Bill de Blasio today
Jun 8

De Blasio Calls Allegations Against Correction Union Head ‘Disgusting’

By Jillian Jorgensen
A view of buildings at the Rikers Island penitentiary complex.
Mar 17

Lippman Details Plans for Commission Studying Rikers Island Closure

By Jillian Jorgensen
Rev. Al Sharpton.
Feb 23

Little Consensus on the Future of Rikers Island at Sharpton Town Hall

By Felipe De La Hoz
Officer Liang at his trial (Photo by Byron Smith-Pool/Getty Images)
Feb 12

Afternoon Bulletin: NYPD Officer Liang Convicted, Sex Ed for Valentines and More

By Felipe De La Hoz
The entrance to Rikers Island. (Emily Assiran/New York Observer)
Feb 11

Is Shutting Down Rikers Island a Dream or a Fantasy?

By Jillian Jorgensen
Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.
Feb 11

Mark-Viverito Calls for Reforms to Make ‘Dream’ of Shutting Rikers Island Reality

By Jillian Jorgensen
The entrance to Rikers Island. (Emily Assiran/New York Observer)
Jan 21

Rikers Island Will Have More Officers Than Inmates Under Proposed Budget

By Jillian Jorgensen
A view of the entrance to the Rikers Island prison complex (
Dec 31

De Blasio Cuts Contract Deal With Corrections Officers Union

By Will Bredderman
A view of the entrance to the Rikers Island prison complex (
Nov 17

Council Members Back Bronx DA-Elect’s Plan for Rikers Island Oversight

By Jillian Jorgensen
A woman holds up a banner calling for Rikers Island to be shut down.
Nov 10

Rikers Island Leader Under Fire From Both Sides at Board of Correction Meeting

By Jillian Jorgensen
Officer at a graduation ceremony for the New York City Department of Correction. (Emily Assiran/New York Observer)
Nov 9

Correction Union Seeks to Block New Use of Force Policy

By Jillian Jorgensen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio, and Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito say they'll work together on legionella regulations. (Photo: Mark Lennihan-Pool/Getty Images)
Aug 11

Cuomo, de Blasio and Mark-Viverito Announce ‘Joint’ Regulations for Legionella

By Jillian Jorgensen
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara announcing plans to join a lawsuit against the city late last year. (Photo: Jillian Jorgensen/New York Observer)
Jun 22

City and Bharara Reach Settlement in Federal Lawsuit Over Rikers Island

By Jillian Jorgensen
Officer at a graduation ceremony for the New York City Department of Correction. (Emily Assiran/New York Observer)
Jun 1

City to Spend $700k Testing Bodily Fluids Thrown at Rikers Island Officers

By Jillian Jorgensen
The entrance to Rikers Island. (Emily Assiran/New York Observer)
May 8

Correction Department Touts Drop in Solitary Confinement at Rikers Island

By Jillian Jorgensen
Officer at a graduation ceremony for the New York City Department of Correction. (Emily Assiran/New York Observer)
Mar 25

Meet The Marine Charged With Cleaning Up the Infamous Rikers Island

By Jillian Jorgensen
Corrections Commissioner Joseph Ponte, with Mayor Bill de Blasio in March. (Photo: Ed Reed/Office of the Mayor)
Feb 13

De Blasio Promises Investment and Reforms for New Class of Correction Officers

By Jillian Jorgensen
Rikers Island. (Photo: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)
Jan 15

De Blasio Says Rikers Hiring Reforms Already Underway After Scathing DOI Report

By Jillian Jorgensen
Correction Officers Benevolent Association President Norman Seabrook. (Screengrab: NY1)
Jan 13

Correction Officers Union Head Says Rikers Reforms Merit a Pay Hike

By Jillian Jorgensen
The entrance to Rikers Island.
Jan 13

Board Votes to End Solitary Confinement for Rikers Inmates Under 21 By 2016

By Jillian Jorgensen
Correction Commissioner Joseph Ponte and Mayor Bill de Blasio at a roundtable discussion in 2014.
Nov 20

De Blasio Vows Sweeping Changes to ‘Dehumanizing Environment’ on Rikers

By Jillian Jorgensen
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