NYC Takes First Major Step in Shuttering Notorious Rikers Island Prison Complex
New York City is moving forward in its plan to close one of the worst prisons in the United States.
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NYC Mayor Calls on Council Members to Volunteer for New Jails in Their Districts So Rikers Island Can Close
"All of it's theoretical, Brian, unless a Council member comes forward and says 'I'm going to support the placement of this facility.'"
Facing Re-Election and Political Pressure, NYC Mayor Announces Plan to Phase Out Rikers Island
"The decisions going forward have to be made by the mayor and the City Council, whoever those people are," Bill de Blasio said of his 10-year-plan to close Rikers Island.
