Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
George Joseph
Articles by George Joseph
George Joseph
George covers Brooklyn for THE CITY with a focus on criminal justice and housing. He previously worked for WNYC and Gothamist, and has published stories with NPR, ProPublica, Esquire, and The Intercept among other outlets.
News
Westchester DA to vacate 26 convictions following whistleblower’s secret recordings
The internal investigation was triggered by a 2020 Gothamist series unearthing allegations of rampant police corruption in Mount Vernon.
By
George Joseph (
The City
)
News
City jails fail to protect or properly identify transgender people, task force finds
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.
By
Reuven Blau
and
George Joseph
News
Hochul Urged To Sign Bill For Parents Who Risk Losing All Contact With Their Kids
Advocates say New York law currently coerces many parents into surrendering their parental rights, disproportionately hurting Black and Latina mothers.
By
George Joseph
News
Man Dies Following “Medical Issue” On Rikers Island, 15th NYC Jail Fatality This Year
Malcolm Boatwright, 28, died this morning after being transported to Bellevue Hospital, according to corrections authorities.
By
George Joseph
News
City Council Votes To Give CCRB Power To Self-Initiate Investigations Into Police Misconduct
Previously, city rules forced the agency to wait until receiving a formal complaint before launching an investigation.
By
George Joseph
News
Judge Orders Greater Access To Medical Care At Rikers Island
Detainees held in the city’s troubled jail system have continued to miss medical appointments as hundreds of jail guards call out sick or miss work.
By
George Joseph
News
DOJ Announces Civil Rights Investigation Into Mount Vernon Police Department
The announcement follows a year-long Gothamist/WNYC series investigating allegations of police corruption and brutality in the small, majority-Black Westchester County city.
By
George Joseph
News
Lawmakers Accuse Brooklyn Judge Of Subverting NY’s Landmark Discovery Reforms
A judge’s order restricting defense attorney’s abilities to challenge withheld evidence has opened up a rift between Albany and the state court system.
By
George Joseph
News
Brooklyn Judge Curbs Defendants’ Rights To Challenge DAs On Evidence Sharing
Judge Keisha Espinal, the supervising judge of Kings County Criminal Court, issued a controversial order on Monday. Defense attorneys said it undermines lawmakers’ efforts to ensure prosecutors disclose evidence against their clients.
By
George Joseph
News
Bronx DA Suffers High Number Of Prosecutor Resignations This Year
The departures in the Bronx represent a larger proportion of the agency's staff compared to district attorney's offices in other boroughs.
By
George Joseph
News
Crisis At Rikers: How Case Delays Are Locking Up More and More People For Years Without Trial
As a result of the pandemic, nearly a third of the roughly 5,400 people currently held in city jails have been waiting more than a year for a trial.
By
George Joseph
News
Civilian Complaint Review Board Seeks Power To Self-Initiate Investigations
The CCRB's Chairman, Rev. Fredrick Davie, testified today at a City Council hearing in support of legislation that would grant the agency the power to start its own investigations into police misconduct.
By
George Joseph
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Load More
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .