"Rikers Island is a stain on the history of this city. I will do everything in my power to meet the deadline to close the facility and replace it with four smaller jails in every borough except Staten Island."
"Their locations bring people closer to their courts, families, and communities, strengthening fairness and connection throughout the process."
"The total projected cost of the new facilities is $13.7 billion, a 57% increase from the initial estimated cost of $8.7 billion."
"The four-jail solution is designed to house 4,160 people, or 1,040 in each, while the current average population of Rikers is about 6,700."
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani aims to close Rikers Island and replace it with four smaller jails in each borough, except Staten Island. The project is significantly over budget, with costs rising from an initial $8.7 billion to $13.7 billion. Despite construction progress, the completion dates are delayed, with the Brooklyn jail expected in 2029 and Manhattan's project five years late. The new facilities will house 4,160 people, while Rikers currently holds about 6,700 inmates, highlighting a population issue.
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