Politics & Government
Department Of Correction Commissioner Unveils Plans To Address Violence, Rising Tension At Rikers Island
The jail population has ballooned and many correction officers have stopped showing up for work.
September 10, 2021
Violence and inmate deaths at Rikers Island have elected leaders sounding the alarm.
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The jail population has ballooned and many correction officers have stopped showing up for work.
A video posted on TikTok shows detainees piled into a cell, casually smoking, dancing to music and flashing cash, highlighting the meltdown at Rikers Island.
Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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