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A History Of Hell: How Rikers Island Became A Modern Municipal Abomination

by JB Nicholas

April 11, 2017
New York

Former Rikers Officer On The Jail’s Culture Of Violence: “It’s The Entire Judicial System”

by Victoria Law

April 5, 2017
New York

With Consensus Building, Mayor De Blasio Joins Calls To Close Rikers Island

by JB Nicholas

March 31, 2017
New York

For the Families of Incarcerated People, Video Visits Replace In-Person Face Time

by Rebecca Nathanson

March 8, 2017
New York

Construction of New Rikers Jail Is Officially ‘On Pause’

by JB Nicholas

November 18, 2016
New York

Advocates Say New Rule Doesn’t Do Enough to Prevent Rape on Rikers Island

by Victoria Law

November 15, 2016
New York

De Blasio Administration Is Muddy on New Rikers Island Facility

by JB Nicholas

October 14, 2016
New York

De Blasio Resumes Bloomberg’s Plan for Yet Another Jail on Rikers Island

by JB Nicholas

October 12, 2016
New York

Solitary’s Over, but ‘Enhanced Supervision’ for Young Adults on Rikers Is Just Beginning

by Victoria Law

October 12, 2016
New York

Rikers Island Health Company Named in Lawsuit for Slain Inmate Won’t Pay a Dime of $5.75 Million Settlement

by Lauren Evans

September 28, 2016