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U.S. President Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen.

An Update on All of the Trump Officials in Prison or Awaiting Trial

By Harmon Leon

How New York City Plans to Return $3.5 Million to Former Inmates

By Madina Toure

Cynthia Nixon: Bill de Blasio ‘Can Do So Much Better’ on Police Reform

By Madina Toure

NYC Could Be Required to Provide Inmates With Free Telephone Calls

By Madina Toure

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Moves to Grant 35,000 New York Parolees the Right to Vote

By Madina Toure

NYC Says It Raised $400 Million to Combat Inequality During de Blasio’s First Term

By Madina Toure

Here’s What You Need to Know About the Latest New York State Budget

By Madina Toure
Rikers Island.

De Blasio: Here’s How New York City Can Close Rikers Island Faster

By Madina Toure
Rikers Island, New York City's main jail complex, is known as one of the worst prisons in the United States.

NYC Takes First Major Step in Shuttering Notorious Rikers Island Prison Complex

By Madina Toure
An aerial view of the Rikers Island prison.

NYC Jail Population Drops Below 9K for First Time Since ’82

By Madina Toure
A general view from the intersection of the only entrance into and exit out of Rikers Island.

Harlem Senator Wants NY Pension to Sever Ties With Private Prisons

By Madina Toure
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