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Former Rikers Island detainees cautiously optimistic the end of facility is near after jailhouse infirmary closure

Advocates who have been fighting for the closure of Rikers Island for many years rejoiced Monday at the announcement that one ...
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2 Die at Troubled Rikers Jail Complex in 24 Hours

The deaths, of a 40-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman, bring to four the number of fatalities at Rikers Island this year. By Ed Shanahan See more of our coverage in your search results.Encuentra ...