Reuven Blau
Articles by Reuven Blau
Reuven is a reporter for THE CITY. He previously worked at the Daily News, NY Post and The Chief-Leader. He's also the co-author, with Graham Rayman, of the book "Rikers: An Oral History" out in January.
Three years after the death of Layleen Polanco in solitary confinement, a new report documents systemic failures that have left most people misclassified, starting with the cops and courts.
Self-harm — including suicides — at Rikers Island and other local lockups spiked last summer as COVID-19 ravaged New York, figures obtained by WNYC/Gothamist and THE CITY show. The rate’s climbed to historic levels in the months since.
Following New York’s repeal of 50-a law barring release of uniformed officer personnel records, Department of Correction files show 11 officers were disciplined for at least three confirmed misconduct incidents over an 18-month period.
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