‘Close Rikers’ plan remains a menace to NYC’s public safety
Protests in Chinatown against the city’s drive to build a “jailscraper” there are A fresh warning that this…
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Mourns Accused Killer Who Died in Jail, Victim’s Family Condemns Politician
A New York City mayoral statement about a detainee’s death at Rikers Island drew objections from the victim’s…
New federal Rikers remediation manager issues first report with deadlines for improving ‘unconstitutional’ jail
The court-appointed federal oversight official tasked with fixing the failings of New York City’s infamous Rikers Island jail complex…
Mamdani transfers vacant Rikers Island facilities, restarting dormant piece of jail’s closure plan
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration moved Monday to restart a long-dormant piece of New York City’s plan to close…
NYC budget: Mamdani and City Council urged to boost funding for jail alternatives to reduce Rikers Island population, prep for closure
Advocates and City Council members seeking to get the city moving on closing Rikers Island say Mayor Zohran Mamdani…
New 100-bed facility opens in Manhattan for Rikers detainees
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – A new facility is opening for Rikers detainees with “complex medical needs” at…
Mamdani’s ’empty Rikers’ plan would guarantee another crime spike
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s push to mindlessly free perps held at Rikers is a carbon copy of the de…
Mamdani admin to ‘responsibly’ shrink NYC jail population as correction officer ranks dwindle
The Mamdani administration is trying to “responsibly” shrink New York City’s jail population as decrepit Rikers Island fills…
City to close last migrant shelter as Mamdani seeks to end crisis-era shelter and Rikers policies
New York City will close its last remaining emergency migrant shelter by the end of the year, according…
City to close last migrant shelter as Mamdani seeks to end crisis-era shelter and Rikers policies
New York City will close its last remaining emergency migrant shelter by the end of the year,…
Federal judge picks ex-CIA officer to take charge of NYC’s troubled Rikers Island
A federal judge chose an ex-CIA officer and Vermont corrections commissioner to lead operations at the troubled Rikers…
Parents incarcerated on Rikers reunite with their children at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum • Brooklyn Paper
Once a month, when the Brooklyn Children’s Museum is closed to the public, it welcomes a special group…