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Harvey Weinstein Becomes an Unlikely Voice in the Push to Close Rikers
The disgraced producer has complained volubly about his treatment in jail on Rikers Island. Advocates for detainees say any ...
Adams admin ‘moving full steam ahead’ with ICE on Rikers Island, despite lawsuit
The New York City Council recently filed a lawsuit to stop Mayor Eric Adams’ executive order allowing U.S. Immigration and ...
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Council and mayor’s office clash over Rikers’ closure plan
The mayor’s office and the City Council remained in a standoff over the closure of Rikers Island on Wednesday, unable to ...
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Frustration over Rikers Island closure delays boil over in hearing
“Now is the time for strong leadership by all present and future office holders in this city to close Rikers as soon as ...
Lefty NYC Council pols want to spend $1M to speed up Rikers Island closure
The City Council is considering spending $1.1 million on a measure aimed at speeding up the closing of Rikers Island — a bid ...
City council, activists defend Rikers Island closure plan amid criticism
Members of the city council and activists are pushing back on criticism of the plan to close Rikers Island— and build four smaller jails. The project is billions ...
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The art of confinement: Rikers Island detainees’ work goes on display in Bed-Stuy
Inside his cell on Rikers Island, Brian Croskey spends hours every day drawing elaborate artwork to free his mind.