Progressive NYT writer sent daughter as a ‘sacrifice’ to a risky NYC school known as ‘Little Rikers Island’
A troubled public school in the city, where prominent New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones enrolled her daughter as a “sacrifice,” has a reputation among parents for its unsafe conditions, earning it the nickname “Little Riker’s Island.” PS 307 in Brooklyn has been described as lagging significantly behind in academics, with serious safety issues, including […]
NYC Mayor Mamdani expresses sadness over the death of a murder suspect in Rikers Island custody
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash from conservatives after expressing sorrow over the death of a man who was in custody while awaiting trial. On social media, Mamdani stated, “I am deeply saddened by the death of a New Yorker in City custody at a jail on Rikers Island early this morning.” The […]
Rikers Island FIFA World Cup viewing event featured a convicted felon
World Cup Viewing Party at Rikers Island Draws Attention A recent event at Rikers Island saw an inmate, Thomas McCoy, who was found guilty of firearms charges, attending a FIFA World Cup viewing party. This gathering, which included New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani, has sparked significant discussion, particularly regarding the presence of McCoy, who […]
Zohran Mamdani criticized for attending Rikers Island World Cup celebration
New York City’s Mayor Faces Backlash for Rikers Island Visit On Wednesday afternoon, New York City’s mayor, Zoran Mamdani, drew sharp criticism after being filmed socializing with inmates at Rikers Island during the World Cup semifinals. The Associated Press captured footage of Mamdani entering a recreation area where inmates, dressed in tan jumpsuits, were watching […]
Crypto enthusiast in supposed NYC kidnapping and torture scheme to be released on bail after a year at Rikers
Crypto Tycoon Granted Bond After Year in Rikers Island William Duplessis, a 33-year-old crypto entrepreneur, is set to be released on bail after spending a year at Rikers Island, following serious charges involving the torture of an Italian millionaire in a luxury Soho townhouse. His bail has been reduced to $250,000, with family members agreeing […]
Man accused of stealing packages in NYC passes away in custody on Riker’s Island – second death at the facility in one day: authorities
On Rikers Island, a suspected package thief passed away while in custody on Tuesday, just a day after another inmate experienced a fatal medical incident at the same facility. Umays Khan, 40, was allegedly involved in stealing packages from a building in SoHo earlier this month. Reports indicate that he was found unresponsive in bed […]
City Council aims to simplify voting for Rikers inmates, but jail officials raise concerns
Efforts to Facilitate Voting for Rikers Island Inmates The City Council is working to make it simpler for the many inmates on Rikers Island to cast their votes, proposing that prison officials address any mistakes on their ballots. However, the Department of Corrections (DOC) argues that implementing this law could result in significant complications for […]
Erik Duran, known as the ‘cooler cop’ in New York City, takes a chance for freedom while awaiting appeal, as details of his solitary life at Rikers come to light.
A former New York City police officer, who caused the death of a drug suspect by throwing a picnic cooler at him, is having his legal team appeal his manslaughter conviction in an effort to secure his release from prison, where he’s currently in isolation. Eric Duran, a 38-year-old ex-sergeant and father of three, was […]
Another Riker’s inmate passes away within a week
An inmate at Rikers Island passed away on Sunday morning, which is the second death reported at the facility in less than a week, according to officials. John Price, 49, who was reportedly the leader of a drug ring, was at the Eric M. Taylor Center when he alerted a guard around 5:40 p.m. on […]
Mamdani’s Visit to Rikers Demonstrated Compassion for Inmates, But Not for Their Victims
Zoran Mamdani hopes his recent visit to Rikers Island during Ramadan is seen as a gesture of compassion. He engaged with inmates, shared a photo on a prayer mat, and commended the “compassion, dignity and humanity” present in the prison environment. Yet, for crime victims, correctional officers, and those familiar with the prison system, these […]