Dept. of Correction unveils new safety center at Rikers Island
Posted: Updated:The New York Department of Correction unveiled Wednesday its new compliance and safety center at Rikers Island.
Officials say new center will help the department stay on track with the most up-to-date practices in jail reform.
The emergency operations center is a room filled with camera monitors, giving staff access to the roughly 10,000 cameras at the jail.
Officials say they'll staff that room as needed but will also have employees in a new compliance and video monitoring unit, where officers can see and react to multiple incidents across the jail.
They can also monitor if posts are properly staffed and review cases involving use of force.
In total, the centers have a total of 38 monitors.
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Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1B, largest in lotto history
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1B, largest in lotto history
Bronx residents swarmed bodegas, delis and convenience stores Friday to buy their winning Mega Millions ticket with a jackpot of $1 billion.
Bronx residents swarmed bodegas, delis and convenience stores Friday to buy their winning Mega Millions ticket with a jackpot of $1 billion.
Bronx middle schools host cancer walk
Bronx middle schools host cancer walk
Both M.S. 127 and Linden Tree Elementary hosted the walk around their school yard to help fight cancer.
Two Bronx middle schools hosted an annual cancer walk Friday.
Two Bronx middle schools hosted an annual cancer walk Friday.
Police: Woman robbed at gunpoint after meeting man on dating app
Police: Woman robbed at gunpoint after meeting man on dating app
The incident happened on Sept. 30 inside of an apartment building near Brook Avenue and East 167th Street around 4 a.m.
A woman was robbed at gunpoint in the Bronx by a man she met through a dating app, police say.
A woman was robbed at gunpoint in the Bronx by a man she met through a dating app, police say.
#N12BX: Cardi B coat giveaway
#N12BX: Cardi B coat giveaway
Rap superstar and Bronx native Cardi B handed out coats to children at a Brooklyn housing complex.
Rap superstar and Bronx native Cardi B handed out coats to children at a Brooklyn housing complex.
Protected bike lanes open in Riverdale
Protected bike lanes open in Riverdale
New protected bike lanes are now open in Riverdale, officials announced.
New protected bike lanes are now open in Riverdale, officials announced.
Cardi B meets fans, hands out coats to Brooklyn kids
Cardi B meets fans, hands out coats to Brooklyn kids
Rapper Cardi B was in Brooklyn Thursday, meeting fans and handing out free coats to children.
Rapper Cardi B was in Brooklyn Thursday, meeting fans and handing out free coats to children.
Right to Know Act takes effect
Right to Know Act takes effect
The Right to Know Act takes effect in New York City Friday as a way to better hold the NYPD accountable during interactions with the public.
The Right to Know Act takes effect in New York City Friday as a way to better hold the NYPD accountable during interactions with the public.
What happens if you win Mega Millions' jackpot?
What happens if you win Mega Millions' jackpot?
You've won the Mega Millions jackpot, now what? Here are some answers for someone holding that prized lottery ticket.
You've won the Mega Millions jackpot, now what? Here are some answers for someone holding that prized lottery ticket.
You've won the Mega Millions jackpot, now what? Here are some answers for someone holding that prized lottery ticket.
Poll: National Mammography Day
Poll: National Mammography Day
National Mammography Day is held the third Friday in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It was first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. Do you know anyone who detected breast cancer thanks to a mammography?
National Mammography Day is held the third Friday in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It was first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. Do you know anyone who detected breast cancer thanks to a mammography?
National Mammography Day is held the third Friday in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It was first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. Do you know anyone who detected breast cancer thanks to a mammography?
National Mammography Day is held the third Friday in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It was first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. Do you know anyone who detected breast cancer thanks to a mammography?
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
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Just Married in The Bronx
Just Married in The Bronx
Share your wedding with News 12.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Bronx Birthday Smiles
Bronx Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
2018 American Music Awards
2018 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
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Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
