Jonathan Lippman says it's too late to change course on closing Rikers - City & State New York

In recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island and local residents criticized the proposed borough-based jails to replace it. But Jonathan Lippman, the former state chief judge, says it’s too late to reverse course.
In recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island and local residents criticized the proposed borough-based jails to replace it. But Jonathan Lippman, the former state chief judge, says it’s too late to reverse course.

Redesigning New York's Most Notorious Jail

New York will close Rikers Island says Mayor Adams and Rikers Commission chair Lippman

Why People Are Outraged Over Plans to Shut Down Rikers Island

Jonathan Lippman - Historical Society of the New York Courts

Beyond a Broken System — AIA New York

New York will close Rikers Island says Mayor Adams and Rikers Commission chair Lippman

PDF) Rebranding Mass Incarceration: The Lippman Commission and Carceral Devolution in New York City

Jonathan Lippman: New York's 'Pro-Activist' JudgeJuvenile Justice Information Exchange

Rikers, Rikers: What's Next? A Conversation

Rikers Island Must Close. A Renewed Commission Will Lead the Way.

PDF) Rikers Island Jail Complex: The Use of Social History to Inform Current Debates on Incarceration in New York City

In the News — A More Just NYC