Commission to create new plan to close Rikers — Queens Daily Eagle

In August, Mayor Eric Adams called for a new proposal to close Rikers Island while reiterating his opposition to the current plan. It seems less than two months later he has got his wish. 

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New Commission Aims to Get Plan to Close Rikers Back on Track - The New York Times

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Former jail guards avoid prison for delay in helping suicidal inmate

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The Birth, Life and—Maybe—Death of Rikers Island — NYC Department of Records & Information Services

Commission to create new plan to close Rikers — Queens Daily Eagle

City Planning Commission passes casino zoning rule – won't affect Queens proposals — Queens Daily Eagle

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