“Now is the time for strong leadership by all present and future office holders in this city to close Rikers as soon as ...

New York City Council members and advocates rallied Wednesday ahead of a hearing to determine a path forward to close Rikers Island.

The City Council is considering spending $1.1 million on a measure aimed at speeding up the closing of Rikers Island — a bid ...

Members of the city council and activists are pushing back on criticism of the plan to close Rikers Island— and build four smaller jails.

Inside his cell on Rikers Island, Brian Croskey spends hours every day drawing elaborate artwork to free his mind.