Mamdani Backs the Plan to Close Rikers Island
New York Mayoral Candidate Stands Out on Rikers Island Closure During the final mayoral debate on Wednesday, candidate Zoran Mamdani voiced his support for shutting down Rikers Island, a stance that sets him apart from his fellow candidates, Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo, who are against the 2027 closure deadline. Mamdani described Rikers and similar […]
Andrew Cuomo would abandon the plan to shut down Rikers Island if he becomes mayor of New York City.
Cuomo Reverses Stance on Rikers Island Closure Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate for mayor, announced on Wednesday that if he wins in November, he plans to reverse his earlier decision to close Rikers Island prison, which has sparked controversy over the years. Having previously advocated for its closure when he was governor, Cuomo shared his […]
NYC judge rules Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to reopen ICE office on Rikers Island as invalid
Judge Rules Against Adams’ Executive Order on Rikers A Manhattan judge recently deemed Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial executive order unfit and effectively nullified it, reopening discussions around the Rikers Island ice chamber. State Supreme Court Judge Mary V. Rosado’s decisive ruling is part of an ongoing legal battle between the City Council and Adams regarding […]
Two additional detainees pass away in NYC custody following the discovery of a deceased inmate at Rikers Island
Last week, two more individuals died while in custody in the city, adding to a concerning trend of fatalities among inmates, particularly on Rikers Island, as noted by officers and sources. Musa Cetin, a 29-year-old pedicab driver, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Midtown South NYPD headquarters on West 35th Avenue near 9th […]
Taxi driver in New York City detained for reportedly crashing into a former Rikers inmate
A taxi driver from Queens was taken into custody on Saturday, accused of hitting and dragging a man who had escaped from Rikers Island last year. Police reports state that Abdul Hakim, who is 71 years old, allegedly struck 36-year-old James Mossetti. The NYPD said that Mossetti was caught and pulled along for several blocks […]
Suspect in backyard shooting that killed 3 passes away at Rikers
Details Emerge on Rikers Island Death of Shooting Suspect A man accused of shooting three people and killing a building supervisor during a violent incident over the weekend on Rikers Island has died, officials reported. Jimmy Avila, 44, was arrested in connection with the murder of 37-year-old Ryan Hines in an apartment in Mount Eden […]
Inmate at Rikers injures two guards in violent scalpel incident, while union leader criticizes Zohran Mamdani
A violent inmate attacked two corrections officers at Riker Island, leading to substantial injuries, according to union representatives. The incident involved inmate Sundance Oliver, 30, who has a lengthy criminal history, including murder charges. The assault occurred during a response to a fire set in Oliver’s cell. This happened around 4:10 PM in the North […]
Inmate discovered dead in cell at Rikers Island, the ninth death in custody at NYC jail this year
An inmate died at Rikers Island on Saturday morning, marking the ninth death at the troubled New York City facility this year. Ardit Billa, 29, who was incarcerated for robbery, was found “unresponsive” around 12:25 AM by an officer conducting a routine check at the George R. Beer Center. Despite the prompt response from medical […]
Inmate at Rikers Island dies from medical emergency, marking the 8th death in custody at NYC jail this year
An inmate died from a medical emergency on Tuesday morning in a toilet at a facility on Rikers Island. This incident marks the eighth reported inmate death in a city prison this year, according to officials. Corrections personnel discovered the man lying on the floor of a restroom at the Eric M. Taylor Center, as […]
Venezuelan migrant pleaded with NYC judge to send him to Rikers to escape ICE, but authorities took him regardless
A Venezuelan immigrant, who requested to be sent to Rikers Island, has been transferred to federal authorities to avoid being kept in detention while he awaits immigration proceedings. Norveiro Bella Ordnez, aged 30, was arrested on June 4 at Manhattan Crown Court on charges related to stolen property, specifically for allegedly taking a bicycle. This […]