BrooklynfromBKReader2 days agoFederal Judge Removes City Authority Over Rikers IslandNew York City's jail system will be managed by an outside remediation manager per a federal judge's ruling.
BrooklynfromBKReader1 month agoRikers Island Wont Close by 2027 Deadline, Report SaysRikers Island is unlikely to close by 2027; expansion of borough jails is recommended for safety and efficiency.
NYC politicsfromNew York Post4 weeks agoLefty NYC Council pols want to spend $1M to speed up Rikers Island closureCity Council proposes a $1.1 million measure to expedite Rikers Island's closure amid criticisms of bureaucracy and urgent calls for action.
NYC politicsfromNew York Post3 days agoFederal judge seizes control of NYC's jail system - including troubled Rikers IslandA federal judge mandated outside oversight for NYC's jail system due to long-standing unsafe conditions.The court order aims to empower a federal receiver to reform Rikers Island.
NYC politicsfromwww.nytimes.com1 month agoTo Finally Close Rikers, Panel Suggests Making It Someone's Only JobNew York City is urged to appoint officials dedicated to closing Rikers Island by 2027.
BrooklynfromBKReader2 days agoFederal Judge Removes City Authority Over Rikers IslandNew York City's jail system will be managed by an outside remediation manager per a federal judge's ruling.
BrooklynfromBKReader1 month agoRikers Island Wont Close by 2027 Deadline, Report SaysRikers Island is unlikely to close by 2027; expansion of borough jails is recommended for safety and efficiency.
NYC politicsfromNew York Post4 weeks agoLefty NYC Council pols want to spend $1M to speed up Rikers Island closureCity Council proposes a $1.1 million measure to expedite Rikers Island's closure amid criticisms of bureaucracy and urgent calls for action.
NYC politicsfromNew York Post3 days agoFederal judge seizes control of NYC's jail system - including troubled Rikers IslandA federal judge mandated outside oversight for NYC's jail system due to long-standing unsafe conditions.The court order aims to empower a federal receiver to reform Rikers Island.
NYC politicsfromwww.nytimes.com1 month agoTo Finally Close Rikers, Panel Suggests Making It Someone's Only JobNew York City is urged to appoint officials dedicated to closing Rikers Island by 2027.