Leake & Watts

Lawsuit: Bronx Group Home Workers Branded Disabled Man With Potato Masher

The lawsuit claims 24-year-old Eduardo Sandoval was branded with a hot potato masher by at least one staffer at the Leake & Watts residential facility last June.

2013/05/20

DA: No Criminal Charges In Death Of Yonkers Student

An investigation has determined that no criminal charges are warranted in the death of 16-year-old Corey Foster who was restrained at a school for troubled children.

2012/08/02

Teen’s Death At Yonkers School Ruled An Accident

Corey Foster died after he was physically restrained by staff at Leake & Watts residential treatment center in Yonkers after apparently becoming agitated on a basketball court on April18.

2012/07/11

Parents Demand Answers After 16-Year-Old Son Dies At Yonkers School

“I’m torn between disbelief, disgust, anger,” Andre Foster said at a news conference in Queens on Monday. “I’m just looking for some kind of justice.”

2012/04/30