To Finally Close Rikers, Panel Suggests Making It Someone’s Only Job

The jail is “decrepit, dysfunctional, and violent,” according to a report from a commission appointed by the City Council speaker, Adrienne Adams.

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For Black Women, Adrienne Adams Is More Than Just Another Candidate

The New York City Council speaker, who officially launched her mayoral campaign on Saturday, would be the first woman to lead City Hall.
The New York Times - Mar. 8
South Korean court orders impeached president released from jail

A South Korean court has ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, according to news reports Friday
ABC News - Mar. 7
Trump suggests federal government take over DC if local leaders 'can't do the job'

President Trump on Friday suggested that the federal government could take over Washington, D.C., if the national capital’s administration “can’t do the job" as he pursues making the district "the ...
The Hill - 5d
City council declares Boston a 'sanctuary city' for transgender community

City councilors voted 12-1 Wednesday to make Boston a sanctuary city for members of the transgender community.
NBC News - 6d
Man, 80, gives up solar panels fight with council

Barry Thompson's local council refuses his efforts to install six solar panels.
BBC News - 5d
RFK Jr. Will Convene a New Health Commission in Private

President Trump ordered the creation of the Make America Healthy Again Commission last month, taking the name from the movement led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary.
The New York Times - Mar. 11
Violent tornadoes tear through neighborhoods in the South, Midwest

Violent tornadoes spawned from an enormous storm system that touched down in at least 7 states Friday night into Saturday. Jason Allen reports, and Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
CBS News - 3d
Annual report reveals most polluted cities around the world

The countries with the worst air quality included Bangladesh and India, according to an annual report from IQAir.
CBS News - Mar. 11
Report: Panthers gave Adam Thielen a pay raise

Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen is getting a pay raise as he heads into the final year of his contract.
Yahoo Sports - 6d

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