BrooklynfromBKReader1 week 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.
BrooklynfromBKReader2 months 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 Post1 month 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 Post1 week 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.com2 months 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.
BrooklynfromBKReader1 week 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.
BrooklynfromBKReader2 months 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 Post1 month 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 Post1 week 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.com2 months 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.