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NYC correction officers union argues federal court takeover of Rikers would leave violence-plagued prison in 'chaos'

The Correction Officers' Benevolent Association opposes a federal takeover of Rikers Island, expressing concerns about safety and implying progress under current leadership.

The time for a federal takeover of Rikers Island jails is now

Mayor Adams plans to close Rikers Island jails by 2027 despite the threat of federal takeover.
The federal monitor team has not achieved significant progress in improving conditions at Rikers Island.
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City Hall to tap eight-year NYC DOC veteran as new commissioner: sources

The next commissioner of the city's Department of Corrections may soon be named as a possible federal takeover of the embattled Rikers Island jail system looms.
Officials are considering promoting Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, an eight-year DOC veteran, to the position.

Federal Takeover Sought for Rikers Island

Manhattan's top federal prosecutor and lawyers for people detained at Rikers Island have requested a federal takeover of the jail complex.
Lawyers also asked that a judge find New York City in contempt for violating court orders on jail conditions.

City Hall to tap eight-year NYC DOC veteran as new commissioner: sources

The next commissioner of the city's Department of Corrections may soon be named as a possible federal takeover of the embattled Rikers Island jail system looms.
Officials are considering promoting Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, an eight-year DOC veteran, to the position.

Federal Takeover Sought for Rikers Island

Manhattan's top federal prosecutor and lawyers for people detained at Rikers Island have requested a federal takeover of the jail complex.
Lawyers also asked that a judge find New York City in contempt for violating court orders on jail conditions.
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