Over 150,000 people signed a petition calling for his case to be dismissed.
Glenn Martin, a former Rikers inmate and advocate for criminal justice reform, has continually made the effort to have Rikers Island closed.
During the event, actors, activists, and musicians will pay homage to Dr. King with recitations of his most revered speeches, as well as musical performances.
New York City will reportedly give 1 percent pay increases to police officers who have to wear the cameras.
Mendeecees may be away for a long time, but that hasn't stopped him from calling the shots in his family.
Tiffany 'New York' Pollard has come a long way from fighting for Flavor Fav's affection in Flavor of Love, back in 2006.
Two of Mendeecees' baby mamas felt it was the perfect time to call Yandy out on the rest of her so-called B.S.
New York's governor responds to the spike in hate crimes since the presidential election of Donald Trump. His plans include a special police unit to stem the flood of incidents.
A judge gave the man who recorded Eric Garner's death a four-year sentence. Many believe Ramsey Orta has been a target of police retribution.
Principal Nadia Lopez has earned recognition for her inspirational programs. She's even more determined to steer her students on the path to success.
A win for Espaillat would set him up to become the first Dominican-American elected to Congress – if he wins the general election in November.
A wheelchair bound middle school student delivers an inspirational speech at graduation. The 14-year-old girl who was paralyzed by a gang member's stray bullet said, "I won today."
