New York Post City Council approves deal to close Rikers, build 4 smaller jailsOct 17, 2019Rich CalderBy Rich Caldermore_vert
The Associated PressPlan to close notorious Rikers jail complex by 2026 approvedOct 17, 2019Karen MatthewsBy Karen Matthewsmore_vert
The New RepublicImagining a World Without PrisonsOct 17, 2019Melissa Gira GrantBy Melissa Gira Grantmore_vert
The New York TimesN.Y.C. Votes to Close Rikers. Now Comes the Hard Part. (Published 2019)Oct 17, 2019Matthew HaagBy Matthew Haagmore_vert
NPRNew York Lawmakers Vote To Close Rikers Island Jail ComplexOct 17, 2019Richard GonzalesBy Richard Gonzalesmore_vert
CNNNew York City Council votes to close notorious Rikers Island jailOct 17, 2019Rob Frehse & Evan Simko-BednarskiBy Rob Frehse & Evan Simko-Bednarskimore_vert
The New York TimesRikers Island: The Closing of the Notorious Jail, Explained (Published 2019)Oct 18, 2019Aaron RandleBy Aaron Randlemore_vert